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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Bad Blankenburg

Barop Tower – Baropturm Observation Tower loop from Bad Blankenburg

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Bad Blankenburg

Barop Tower – Baropturm Observation Tower loop from Bad Blankenburg

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Barop Tower – Baropturm Observation Tower loop from Bad Blankenburg

03:29

11.8km

330m

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 22, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

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3.77 km

Muschelkalk Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great geological feature! With luck you can find fossils

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2

4.22 km

Alexander-Hübener-Weg

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now and then somewhat steep, but easy to negotiate

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3

4.45 km

Barop Tower

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The tower was built in honor of the educator Johann Arnold Barop, who worked in Keilhau.

The tower is open on the last Sunday of the month from May to …

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4.49 km

Baropturm Observation Tower

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The Baropturm is a stone-built tower that was inaugurated in 1878. The 17 meter high tower offers an impressive panoramic view of the Thuringian Forest, the slate mountains and the …

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6.23 km

View of Bad Blankenburg and the Rinnetal from the Kammweg

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From the Kammweg at a height of 500m, wide views over the Rinnetal.

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8.17 km

Circular bench with a view of the Thuringian Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great place to take a break with a view.

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8.99 km

View of the Saalfeld Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The great view leads the eye to the Rennsteig with the Großer Beerberg

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9.23 km

Boiler control room

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A beautiful vantage point over Blankenburg towards the Schwarzatal valley with a view of the Greifenstein. A mountain hut is also available.

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

5.15 km

954 m

260 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.73 km

3.88 km

982 m

215 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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