Violet fountain – Heinrichsbacher Rock loop from Zella-Mehlis

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Zella-Mehlis

Violet fountain – Heinrichsbacher Rock loop from Zella-Mehlis

Hard

4.0

(3)

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Violet fountain – Heinrichsbacher Rock loop from Zella-Mehlis

01:35

14.1km

330m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.40 km

Thuringian Forest Nature Park

Highlight • Forest

There is still beautiful healthy forest and wonderful hiking trails here.

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6.19 km

Belhien Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Small spring in the shade with a bench for a little refreshment on hot days ☀️ also great for 🐕🐾 to drink and cool down

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6.24 km

Violet fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice little fountain with crystal clear, cool spring water. Right around the corner, a bench with a table invites you to linger. The children enjoy the freshly tapped water. And …

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6.45 km

Violet Spring Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

small refuge with bench

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6.63 km

Veilchenbrunnen Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

10.6 km

Heinrichsbacher Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the viewing rock of the Heinrichsbacher Stein you have a great view of Zella-Mehlis and the surrounding area with Ruppberg and Hohem Stein.

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11.8 km

Dammwiese Rest Area and Touringen Stamp Station 211

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful mountain meadow with great views and fine wood carvings

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

1.04 km

380 m

233 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

1.95 km

1.45 km

427 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

9°C

2°C

42 %

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Violet fountain – Heinrichsbacher Rock loop from Zella-Mehlis

Thuringian Forest Nature Park

Belhien Spring

Violet fountain

Violet Spring Shelter

Veilchenbrunnen Inn

Heinrichsbacher Rock

Dammwiese Rest Area and Touringen Stamp Station 211

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