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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Gotha
Friedrichroda

Gickelhahnsprung Viewpoint – View of the Thuringian Forest loop from Friedrichroda

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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Gotha
Friedrichroda

Gickelhahnsprung Viewpoint – View of the Thuringian Forest loop from Friedrichroda

Moderate

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Gickelhahnsprung Viewpoint – View of the Thuringian Forest loop from Friedrichroda

03:49

13.0km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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4.01 km

Gickelhahnsprung Viewpoint

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Tabarz is always worthwhile --- from there there are countless large and small walks to make and always new ways to discover

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2

4.21 km

"Five-armed signpost" with shelter

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Five-armed signpost with a refuge 640m above sea level.

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3

4.64 km

View of the Thuringian Forest

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Lovely view!

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5.54 km

Tanzbuche and Zausenbrücke Hotel & Restaurant

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Very nice for an extensive rest

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7.46 km

View of Schneekopf

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6

8.84 km

Mary's Spring

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Mariaquelle - the spring water was said to have healing powers during the time of the monastery, it was the place for former Marian festivals.

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9.37 km

Schauenburg Ruins (Friedrichroda)

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In a document that Heinrich III., Son and successor of Conrad II., Issued on August 28, 1044 in Bamberg, not only were purchases and donations confirmed to him anew, but …

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9.48 km

Bonifatius Memorial Cross

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Memorial cross rebuilt on the occasion of the ecumenical church convention in 2004

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13.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.97 km

2.94 km

139 m

Surfaces

7.57 km

4.72 km

545 m

162 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

18°C

9°C

35 %

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