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Upper Vessertal circular hiking trail

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Upper Vessertal circular hiking trail

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Upper Vessertal circular hiking trail

04:40

16.1km

410m

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Shady valleys and wonderful hills alternate on this wonderful tour through the Upper Vessertal. This is located in the core zone of the UNESCO Thuringian Forest Biosphere Reserve.

You then dive into the idyllic Vessertal. You walk directly along the narrow stream to the Vesser spring. At the Salzberg you…

by Thüringer Wald

Last updated: June 27, 2025

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946 m

Schwarze Crux Visitor Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

40 minute guided tour 36 meters underground at around 9 degrees – exciting, interesting and informative.

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2.45 km

Ten Ponds

Highlight • Lake

The ponds to the left of the hiking trail are terraced. There is a shelter next to it, so you can take a refreshing footbath. There is a drainpipe at …

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3.63 km

Vesser Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The source of the Vesser river is located at an altitude of 790 metres below the Wegscheide hiking car park, southwest of the Grosser Eisenberg (907 m) near Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig.

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8.89 km

Adlersberg Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Adlersberg, easily accessible from all directions, offers variety. A hut with drinks and simple dishes, the tower with a view or the playground for the children. A detour is always worthwhile.

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Way Types & Surfaces

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12.2 km

2.31 km

1.25 km

154 m

145 m

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7.72 km

4.21 km

2.87 km

622 m

454 m

154 m

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June 14, 2025,Vessertal-Rundwanderweg - Biosphärenreservat Thüringer Wald

The weather is nice, but the temperatures are too high to stay in the city. 😅
So today we went in search of peace and shade – and discovered and hiked through the Vessertal Valley.

A beautiful spot with diverse landscapes, great views, and several highlights along the way. Untouched nature invites you to relax.
It's worth it!

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June 6, 2026,Suhl ⚔️ Vessertal Runde zum Adlersberg Aussichtsturm 🗼

Also, one must say that the green heart of Germany is really giving its all right now! Today we were allowed to go on another dream hike: we did the Vessertalrunde to the Adlersberg. The Vessertal has been named the most beautiful valley in Central Germany. We passed countless highlights, at the Adlersberg we climbed a 22m high observation tower, …

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November 28, 2021,❄️Auf der Nordschleife durchs Vessertal❄️

Message to me: Cozy Feuerzangenbowle evenings will not be scheduled before hiking days in the future! 🥴🥱

After an enjoyable, sociable and cozy evening before, contrary to expectations, things got off to a good start this morning. So it could be hiked. Into the forest ... The long-saved Vessertal circular hiking trail was planned.

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October 23, 2022,Tour der fallenden Blätter 🍂🍁 durch's Biosphärenreservat Vessertal - Thüringer Wald 🌲 💚

Wanderparkplatz Wegscheide - Bärenfang - Potsdamer Platz - Adlersberg - Stutenhaus - Vesser - 10 ponds - Vesserquelle - Wegscheide

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April 18, 2025,Adlersberg und Salzberg - Runde von Vesser

Following an invitation to a group hike, I drove to the beautiful Vessertal Valley today. The hike first took us to Adlersberg with its observation tower and then to Salzberg with a view of Goldlauter. Unfortunately, due to the weather, we couldn't enjoy any of the views. I'll definitely be back, because the hike was really fun. Beautiful forest, wonderful …

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February 7, 2023,Rundwanderweg - "Oberes Vessertal" / Adlersberg (850m) 🌲Thüringer Wald🌲

Circular hiking trail - "Upper Vessertal" / Adlersberg (850m) 🌲Thuringian Forest🌲
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The tower on the Adlersberg is closed, although the hut is open. The disappointment was correspondingly great.
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August 25, 2024,Wanderung Vessertal

A very beautiful and varied hike with a detour to the Eisenberg (stamp 64). Rest at the Adlersberg mountain inn. Simple, delicious food, friendly and clean.😊
Unfortunately, we lost our bearings a bit at the Stutenhaus. It was supposed to be 2 km more, but it was still beautiful.

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June 10, 2024

Shady valleys and wonderful hills alternate on this wonderful tour through the Upper Vessertal. This is located in the core zone of the UNESCO Thuringian Forest Biosphere Reserve.
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You then dive into the idyllic Vessertal. You walk directly along the narrow stream to the Vesser spring. At the Salzberg

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Upper Vessertal circular hiking trail

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Upper Vessertal circular hiking trail

Schwarze Crux Visitor Mine

Ten Ponds

Vesser Spring

Adlersberg Observation Tower

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