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View of the Carolinenturm – Carolinenturm on the Kötsch loop from Mechelroda

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View of the Carolinenturm – Carolinenturm on the Kötsch loop from Mechelroda

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View of the Carolinenturm – Carolinenturm on the Kötsch loop from Mechelroda

04:12

14.9km

310m

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 23, 2026

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2.16 km

Mechelroda Reservoir

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Unfortunately, swimming in this lake is prohibited. At one point it is tolerated, but one expressly pointed out that anglers have precedence and there is a risk of injury in …

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2.22 km

Hermannsee

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... here you can hear the frogs croaking :-) and you see little bees playing on the flowers and the dragonflies frolicking etc. and otherwise it's pretty quiet here!
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4.09 km

View of the Carolinenturm

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Nice climb with a view of the tower

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4.28 km

Carolinenturm on the Kötsch

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A nice destination on the 3 towers tour. The view is incredibly beautiful 🍂🦊🍃🤗

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4.34 km

Stone play area at the Carolinenturm

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A beautiful stone playground with countless cairns at the Carolinenturm.

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5.39 km

Thuringian Three Towers Trail Loop

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The Three Towers Rundweg is about 26 miles long. It connects the Paulinenturm in Bad Berka with the Hainturm near Weimar and the Carolinenturm on the Kötschberg near Blankenhein. It offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

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9.06 km

Herzsprung – Goethe Experience Trail Station 4

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A nice heart for couples and friends, with a small trampoline for even more fun.

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9.74 km

Buchfart

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Very nice old wooden bridge. And very tasty beer around the corner 😋

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

1.39 km

790 m

725 m

Surfaces

5.89 km

4.17 km

2.07 km

2.04 km

642 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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