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Fröbel Observation Tower – Potsdamer Platz Shelter loop from Unterweißbach

Mountain biking trails

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Fröbel Observation Tower – Potsdamer Platz Shelter loop from Unterweißbach

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Fröbel Observation Tower – Potsdamer Platz Shelter loop from Unterweißbach

01:57

20.4km

570m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.17 km for 429 m

Open: • 9:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

1.75 km

On the Quelitzfelsen Trail

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Single trail with gravel and scree.

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2

5.10 km

Solwiese

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6 ways meet here

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3

8.07 km

Fröbel Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

This vantage point is located above Oberweißbach. A detour to the Fröbelturm (Fröbel Tower) is highly worthwhile. From the tower, a magnificent panoramic view of the Thuringian Forest opens up. The inn at the tower invites you to linger.

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4

9.51 km

Tännig Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Solid shelter on the 774 meter high Tännig.

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5

12.6 km

Oberweißbacher Mountain Railway Flat Section

Highlight • Structure

From Lichtenhain to Deesbach runs the upper section of the Oberweissbacher mountain railway. Next to the track is a hiking trail. A ride on the train is also recommended.

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6

14.6 km

Oberweißbacher Bergbahn Mountain Station

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Those who are fit can pedal up the cycle path to the left of the train. But be careful: the slope is partly decent. The train also takes bicycles, which …

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7

14.7 km

Lichtenhain Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Here both the trains from Cursdorf and the trains of the mountain railway from Obstfelderschmiede end

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8

17.5 km

Potsdamer Platz Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A solid hut stands at Potsdamer Platz. There are several hiking trails.

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19.7 km

Bergloch

Cave Entrance

B

20.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

6.13 km

1.94 km

354 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.57 km

5.66 km

5.34 km

1.80 km

898 m

179 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Monday 12 October

12°C

1°C

29 %

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