Callenberg Castle – Weidach Water Tower loop from Schloss Callenberg

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Callenberg Castle – Weidach Water Tower loop from Schloss Callenberg

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Callenberg Castle – Weidach Water Tower loop from Schloss Callenberg

01:20

4.85km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Callenberger Forst

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1.54 km

Ducal Cemetery of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

Highlight • Historical Site

On the Buchleite hill, not far from Callenberg Castle, is the ducal cemetery for members of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, established in 1944. Previously, the family members were buried in the ducal mausoleum in Coburg.
Numerous stone steps form a curved staircase leading to the cemetery, surrounded by a low stone wall. A massive stone cross and seven burial plots covered by crypt slabs are located here. The grave of Prince Andreas of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha is still fresh and bears a wooden cross. He died on April 3, 2025.

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1.88 km

Wildlife Enclosure at Callenberg Castle

Highlight • Structure

Callenberg Castle is surrounded by 350 hectares of forest: visitors can explore the former hunting grounds of the Dukes of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha along beautiful trails. According to tradition, the land directly surrounding Callenberg Castle is home to red and fallow deer, and visitors can observe the game up close.

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1.89 km

Deer in the Callenberger Forst

Highlight • Forest

1.91 km

Callenberg Castle

Highlight • Castle

A beautiful castle and stunning surroundings, perfect for hiking – a place well worth visiting. For centuries, the castle has been owned and used by the ducal family of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Over time, the castle has changed according to the stylistic and architectural preferences of the dukes and princes. Opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

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2.94 km

Osterquelle (spring) below Callenberg Castle

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the vernacular, this spring bears the name "Easter spring" and its water is said to have healing powers.

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2.97 km

Small forest pond in Callenberger Forst

Highlight • Lake

This lake is a small side lake of the Drehweiher. Nothing special, but nice to look at.

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3.95 km

Forest project shelter in the Callenberger Forst

Highlight • Mountain Hut

4.18 km

Weidach Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

The tower was built to secure the drinking water supply in the pasture roof, which was growing rapidly at the time. Because there is no point in the town that is higher than the houses, supply from an elevated tank was impossible. However, leaving pumps running permanently would have been unprofitable.

Source:np-coburg.de/content.weidach-trinkwasser-aus-luftiger-hoehe.ac5a4db9-593f-4a6e-a568-bbaeb8d11a53.html#:~:text=Errichtet%20wurde%20der%20Turm %2C%20um, let%2C%20w%C3%A4re%20however%20been unprofitable%20

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