Border tower at Horbel – Witch's Linden loop from Unterweid
Border tower at Horbel – Witch's Linden loop from Unterweid
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Border tower at Horbel – Witch's Linden loop from Unterweid
07:34
26.9km
550m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 18, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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7.55 km
Former Inner German Border (GDR-FRG) at the Green Belt
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9.81 km
Andenhausen Rest Area (Touringen Stamp 297)
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9.83 km
Owl-Themed Picnic Area Above Andenhausen
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10.2 km
Border tower at Horbel
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13.4 km
Sauergehäu Shelter with View of Wasserkuppe
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13.8 km
Witch's Linden
Highlight • Natural Monument
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16.2 km
Marschlerhof Memorial and Rest Area
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17.3 km
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
18.0 km
Orchard Meadow Near Kaltennordheim (Thuringia Stamp Station No. 298)
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26.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
20.5 km
3.37 km
2.34 km
656 m
Surfaces
7.80 km
7.47 km
6.64 km
2.47 km
1.95 km
538 m
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Elevation
Highest point (680 m)
Lowest point (470 m)
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Wednesday 8 July
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13°C
16 %
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Comments
Since we were traveling with the luxury option “Hiking without luggage” from the Rhön Tourism Office this time, we were able to enjoy these five hiking stages without any worries. Accommodation with breakfast was booked, luggage was already ready - this makes for a wonderfully relaxed hike. I also had …
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