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Oberweißbach/Thüringer Wald

Leibis-Lichte Dam – Fröbel Observation Tower loop from Oberweißbach-Deesbach

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Oberweißbach/Thüringer Wald

Leibis-Lichte Dam – Fröbel Observation Tower loop from Oberweißbach-Deesbach

Moderate

4.7

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101

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Leibis-Lichte Dam – Fröbel Observation Tower loop from Oberweißbach-Deesbach

04:00

12.8km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.10 km

Heckersberghütte Shelter

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A small refuge that also invites you to a picnic. Not far away is a section of the Leibis drinking water dam to see. The eponymous place Leibis had to give way to the drinking water dam.

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2.72 km

Ridge Hut

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Tiny and inconspicuous hut on the side of the road. It's not really worth taking a break there, because it's not very comfortable!

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3

6.06 km

View of the Dam and Valley

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4

6.53 km

Leibis-Lichte Dam

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The small "detour" from the Fröbelturm to the dam was worth it. An impressive backdrop. A beautiful circular hiking trail from Lichtenhain via Oberweißbach/Froebelturm to the dam and back through …

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6.59 km

View of the Leibis-Lichte Dam

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Always impressively beautiful 🦊💚

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11.5 km

Playground at Fröbel Tower

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A great playground directly below the Froebel tower.

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11.5 km

Fröbel Observation Tower

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This vantage point is located above Oberweißbach. A detour to the Fröbelturm (Fröbel Tower) is highly worthwhile. From the tower, a magnificent panoramic view of the Thuringian Forest opens up. The inn at the tower invites you to linger.

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11.5 km

A very beautiful and worthwhile hike to the Fröbelturm (Fröbel Tower).

The mountain restaurant has a very pleasant and cozy indoor and outdoor area. Guests can expect a very good …

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12.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.85 km

4.65 km

1.61 km

722 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

4.01 km

1.87 km

1.41 km

424 m

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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