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Hubertusplatz Shelter – Carl-Alexander Tower (Touringen Stamp Station No. 17) loop from Ruhla

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Hubertusplatz Shelter – Carl-Alexander Tower (Touringen Stamp Station No. 17) loop from Ruhla

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Hubertusplatz Shelter – Carl-Alexander Tower (Touringen Stamp Station No. 17) loop from Ruhla

02:29

8.10km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Bus stop

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2.30 km

Hubertusplatz Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

According to the description, the forest and hunting lodge "Hubertushaus", which is also managed, once stood here.

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3.42 km

View of Etterwinden

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A little below the path around the Wachstein you will find a bench to enjoy this beautiful view towards Etterwinden, Monte Kali etc.

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3.57 km

Memorial to State Chief Forester Schmid-Burgk

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In memory of state forest master Schmid - Burgk, 1860 - 1923.

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4.13 km

Grebestein Rock Formation

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Commemorative plaque for Oberlandforstmeister Dr. Carl Grebe at the "Grebestein" rock formation just above the path around the Wachstein.

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5.11 km

Hubertusplatz rest area

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5.90 km

Alexander Hut and Alexander Tower

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Shelter at the Alexander Tower 639m above sea level

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5.96 km

Carl-Alexander Tower (Touringen Stamp Station No. 17)

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The Alexander Tower has 111 steps, and once at the top, you are rewarded with a super view.

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7.13 km

Emmy Temple Viewpoint (Emmytempel)

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The Emmy Temple is a cast iron lookout point built in 1878. After its destruction in 1989, a wooden viewing temple with a view of the city of Ruhla was built in the same place.

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8.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.05 km

1.00 km

716 m

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

2.08 km

188 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 1 July

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Hubertusplatz Shelter – Carl-Alexander Tower (Touringen Stamp Station No. 17) loop from Ruhla

Hubertusplatz Shelter

View of Etterwinden

Memorial to State Chief Forester Schmid-Burgk

Grebestein Rock Formation

Hubertusplatz rest area

Alexander Hut and Alexander Tower

Carl-Alexander Tower (Touringen Stamp Station No. 17)

Emmy Temple Viewpoint (Emmytempel)

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