Soup Bowl Monument – Lower Schwarzburg Village loop from Bechstedt

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Bechstedt

Soup Bowl Monument – Lower Schwarzburg Village loop from Bechstedt

Moderate

4.7

(27)

hikers

Soup Bowl Monument – Lower Schwarzburg Village loop from Bechstedt

02:32

8.56km

250m

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: September 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.75 km

Trippstein - View of Schwarzburg and Schwarzburg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Also a nice vantage point, high above the Schwarzatal. Should not be missed when hiking in this area.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

1.96 km

Soup Bowl Monument

Highlight • Monument

The soup bowl is a former meeting place Jena students.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.66 km

Footbridge over the Schwarza River

Highlight • Bridge

Idyllic quiet spot with a view of the Schwarza.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.06 km

Schwarza River at Schwarzburg

Highlight • River

Very nice hiking trails. Right on the Schwarza.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.51 km

Lower Schwarzburg Village

Highlight • Settlement

In addition to its numerous historical sights, Schwarzburg is the ideal starting point for long hikes in the romantic Schwarzatal. The abundance of forests and the purity of the air …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.00 km

View of Schwarzburg Castle and the Schwarzatal valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you can find out about the signing of the constitution by Friedrich Ebert.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.41 km

Schwarzburg Castle - Imperial Hall building

Highlight • Castle

High above the valley, amidst wooded mountains, lies Schwarzburg Castle. The first mention of Schwarzburg and the Count of Schwarzburg dates back to 1071. The river Schwarza encircles the castle …

Showing Translation

Tip by

8.23 km

The small hiking hut Wolfstalblick is located south of the village of Bechstedt, about 500 meters from the end of the village. At the hut there is a white metal sign with a black inscription "Wolfstalblick".

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.39 km

1.96 km

1.50 km

648 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.76 km

1.50 km

1.45 km

1.38 km

854 m

610 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

5°C

12 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

October 30, 2021,Wanderung durchs Schwarzatal mit Fototour Thüringen

On Saturday I went on a guided hike through the Schwarzatal near Rudolstadt. We, that is Melanie from Photo Tour Thuringia and 10 other photo enthusiasts started in the idyllic Schwarzburg. We continued along the Schwarza through the forest up to the Tripstein and back to Schwarzburg. Actually not a long distance, but especially when taking photos, the journey is …

Showing Translation

March 2, 2024,Wanderung zum Schwarzburger Schloss und hinauf zum Trippstein

Today a little tour from Schwarzburg lower town up to the imperial hall, castle and armory past the former Hotel Weißer Hirsch zumTrippstein with wonderful
View of Schwarzburg. This place was once the pearl in the Schwarzatal and
A holiday stronghold can still be recognized by the many small hotels and guesthouses.
The descent from Trippstein to Schwarza is difficult. …

Showing Translation