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Adlersberg Observation Tower – Vesser Spring loop from Schleusingen

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Adlersberg Observation Tower – Vesser Spring loop from Schleusingen

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Adlersberg Observation Tower – Vesser Spring loop from Schleusingen

07:55

27.3km

720m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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8.22 km

Adlersberg Mountain Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice excursion destination with regional catering 🍀👍

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8.24 km

Adlersberg Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Adlersberg, easily accessible from all directions, offers variety. A hut with drinks and simple dishes, the tower with a view or the playground for the children. A detour is always worthwhile.

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9.34 km

Potsdamer Platz (Thuringian Forest)

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Rest area near the crossroads

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10.5 km

Shelter at Neuhäuser Hügel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful refuge on the way between the mare's house and the crossroads

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13.5 km

Vesser Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The source of the Vesser river is located at an altitude of 790 metres below the Wegscheide hiking car park, southwest of the Grosser Eisenberg (907 m) near Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig.

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14.7 km

Ten Ponds

Highlight • Lake

The ponds to the left of the hiking trail are terraced. There is a shelter next to it, so you can take a refreshing footbath. There is a drainpipe at …

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18.8 km

Rest Area at the Thüringer Waldpfad Totem

Highlight • Rest Area

A really great place to take a break. A large table with a bench in the sun invites you to linger. A great carved tree artwork decorates this place and …

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20.0 km

Vessertal Biosphere Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Untouched nature and unique hiking trails.

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27.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

3.44 km

2.98 km

145 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

5.50 km

1.70 km

1.52 km

655 m

143 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

23°C

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June 22, 2024,Rundwanderweg Vessertal im UNESCO-Biosphärenreservat 🌲Thüringer Wald🌲

Vessertal circular hiking trail in the UNESCO biosphere reserve 🌲Thuringian Forest🌲
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May 29, 2025,Himmelfahrt-Feiertag durchs schöne urige Vessertal

Today, it was time to combine visiting my mother in rehab with a lovely hike 👏
The Vessertal Valley is an absolute must for any hiking enthusiast who wants to experience the natural beauty of the Thuringian Forest. With its diverse landscapes, breathtaking viewpoints, and cultural highlights (the Men's Day stops 🌭🥩🍖🍺🥂), it offers an unforgettable experience to enjoy untouched …

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October 3, 2023,Wanderung von Parkplatz Wegscheide über Potsdamer Platz, Adlersberghütte, Breitenbach, Vessertal zurück zum Wanderparkplatz

Start from the free hiking car park🚙🚶, which can also be reached by bus🚍. The paths are usually well developed and signposted. Only in the area of the Crux pits⚒️ do you have to pay more attention 🫣😅 Oh and the last few meters of the tour go up again😅

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July 24, 2022,Breitenbach- Vesser-Adlersberg 🌞

Hike through the lower Vessertal (UNESCO biosphere reserve) with a detour to Potsdamer Platz. Unfortunately got lost there 😬. I noticed way too late because the marking (green dot) was correct, but unfortunately in the wrong direction 🙈. The observation tower on the Adlersberg offers a breathtaking view! 🤩

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December 27, 2021,Vessertal und Adlersberg mit Nina und Rudi 🐕‍🦺

And I can tick the 2021 to do list: the Adlersberg. A nice round, unfortunately with a lot of fog and dripping trees, but with a great company by my side.

We'll do that again in the sunshine, I promise.

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Adlersberg Observation Tower – Vesser Spring loop from Schleusingen

Adlersberg Mountain Lodge

Adlersberg Observation Tower

Potsdamer Platz (Thuringian Forest)

Shelter at Neuhäuser Hügel

Vesser Spring

Ten Ponds

Rest Area at the Thüringer Waldpfad Totem

Vessertal Biosphere Reserve

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