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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Heilbad Heiligenstadt

Philosophenweg – Ibergwarte Observation Tower loop from Informationstafel "Bimmelbähnchen" Historie

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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Heilbad Heiligenstadt

Philosophenweg – Ibergwarte Observation Tower loop from Informationstafel "Bimmelbähnchen" Historie

Moderate

4.9

(33)

95

hikers

Philosophenweg – Ibergwarte Observation Tower loop from Informationstafel "Bimmelbähnchen" Historie

02:23

8.23km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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1.49 km

How Heavy Is Wood? – Educational Trail Station

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Well done, so children can be kept busy during a hike.

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2

2.62 km

Large intersection in Heiligenstadt's city forest.
Lots of seating and the chapel make it a destination for many day trippers.

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3.78 km

At that time, Heiligenstadt still belonged to the Electorate of Mainz. The Elector stayed here and this small monument was erected out of gratitude

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3.80 km

View of Heilbad Heiligenstadt

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5

5.25 km

Iberghaus

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Rustic ambience and outdoor gastronomy, view of Heiligenstadt

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5.46 km

Friedrich Ludwig Jahn Memorial

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The Friedrich Ludwig Jahn monument was erected by the Heiligenstadt gymnastics community in 1911.

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5.50 km

Philosophenweg

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The gradient and width of the path are actually ideal for having a cultivated conversation while hiking.

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7.49 km

Ibergwarte Observation Tower

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The tower was built between the 14th and 15th centuries as an observation tower. The entrance is far above ground and could only be climbed with a ladder. On the …

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8.23 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.85 km

382 m

Surfaces

6.87 km

828 m

485 m

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Saturday 16 May

15°C

3°C

12 %

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