The Snake Beech – Terrassen-Café Illex loop from Sitzendorf

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The Snake Beech – Terrassen-Café Illex loop from Sitzendorf

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The Snake Beech – Terrassen-Café Illex loop from Sitzendorf

01:45

5.82km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.15 km

Bismarck Tower (Thuringian Forest)

Highlight • Monument

The Bismarck Tower is a striking observation tower located directly on the Schwarzatal Panorama Trail. It offers magnificent views of the surrounding Thuringian Forest landscape and is a popular stop for hikers.

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1.36 km

Leaning Tree with Broken Branches

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very nice hiking trails to the Bismarck Tower near Sitzendorf.

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1.83 km

View from Sommerberg overlooking Sitzendorf

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of Sitzendorf.

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1.90 km

Sommerberg Shelter with views over the Schwarzatal and Sitzendorf

Highlight • Mountain Hut

From the upper edge of the summer mountain meadow you have a wonderful view of the Schwarzatal in summer and winter. And the hut offers protection even in harsher weather.

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2.21 km

The Snake Beech

Highlight • Natural Monument

On Ascension Day 2024, the 235-year-old Schlangenbuche was destroyed by arson. Unbelievable!!!

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3.38 km

Terrassen-Café Illex

Highlight • Cafe

At the end of the impressive hike, the stop in the Terrassen-Cafe Alex in Sitzendorf is recommended. The ice is absolutely GREAT and completes the experiences of the day.

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4.53 km

Ruins of the Former Wild Enclosure

Highlight • Historical Site

The path continues in the direction of Schwarzburg, past the Am Sommerberg viewpoint again, somewhat rustically through the old game reserve that dates back to 1455.

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4.65 km

Deer Jump at Sommerberg

Highlight • Structure

Deer could jump into the game gate from the outside via a built stone step.
This happened during the rutting season, when deer were looking for herds of fallow deer.

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