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Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Oberweißbach/Thüringer Wald

Fröbel Observation Tower – Cursdorf train station loop from Lichtenhain an der Bergbahn

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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Oberweißbach/Thüringer Wald

Fröbel Observation Tower – Cursdorf train station loop from Lichtenhain an der Bergbahn

Moderate

4.9

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Fröbel Observation Tower – Cursdorf train station loop from Lichtenhain an der Bergbahn

02:09

7.53km

160m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Train Station

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40 m

Lichtenhain mountain station of the Thuringian mountain railroad

Highlight • Monument

Interesting station with flat and steep section. The railway car entices to a cozy stop.

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199 m

The electric multiple unit on the flat line from Lichtenhain to Cursdorf. 😄

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2.98 km

Fröbel Observation Tower

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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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3.00 km

A very beautiful and worthwhile hike to the Fröbelturm (Fröbel Tower).

The mountain restaurant has a very pleasant and cozy indoor and outdoor area. Guests can expect a very good …

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3.06 km

Naturpark Gate Oberweißbach

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The entrance to the nature experience

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4.81 km

Cursdorf train station

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every half hour the train goes over Oberweißbach to Lichtenhain

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5.19 km

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5.72 km

Oberweißbach train stop

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The breakpoint is in forest location, nice on the outskirts and with rest stop for a great picnic.

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7.53 km

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Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.59 km

1.47 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

2.22 km

1.51 km

265 m

197 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

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