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Walpurgis Convent Ruins – Kreuzchen Observation Tower loop from Arnstadt Süd

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Walpurgis Convent Ruins – Kreuzchen Observation Tower loop from Arnstadt Süd

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Walpurgis Convent Ruins – Kreuzchen Observation Tower loop from Arnstadt Süd

03:15

10.7km

350m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.13 km

Walpurgis Convent Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The Walpurgis monastery in Walpernholz is a desert in the corridor of the city of Arnstadt in Thuringia.

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3.86 km

Kiesewetter Hut with view of the Geratal

Highlight • Mountain Hut

steep ascent, the hut is 491m high, but rewarding views over the Geratal.

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3.86 km

Scenic view over Siegelbach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just the beautiful autumn picture ... the colors 🍁🍂🌞

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7.41 km

View of Arnstadt from Kämpfs Türmchen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Only a view without a tower

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7.74 km

Kreuzchen Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The hike begins in Espenfeld and initially leads through the forest. After a while you reach the Hartberg, where you have a wonderful view of the surrounding area. Then you …

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8.60 km

Trimm-Dich Trail Alteburg Schwedenschanze

Highlight • Rest Area

On May 10th, 2019, our mayor Frank Spilling opened the newly designed “Trimm dich Path” in the Alteburg Schwedenschanze area for our Arnstadt residents.

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8.89 km

Wooden Organ (Holzorgel) Altenburger Plateau

Highlight • Structure

Very nicely done and of particular interest to the kids 😊🦊

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10.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

2.34 km

2.01 km

821 m

402 m

Surfaces

6.53 km

1.71 km

1.14 km

1.07 km

203 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

21°C

9°C

48 %

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Comments

November 23, 2022,Von Arnstadt-Süd 🚉 über Siegelbach, Triglismühle, Kreuzchen ❌ und Schneckchen 🐚wieder in die historische Altstadt zurück

Our "cycling group" has mutated back into a hiking group since last week. So it started today on foot - of course with the little dog. There were some beautiful views along the way, which we were able to really enjoy due to the great weather. Great joy at the Triglismühle: we had our doubts at first, but it was …

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Walpurgis Convent Ruins – Kreuzchen Observation Tower loop from Arnstadt Süd

Walpurgis Convent Ruins

Kiesewetter Hut with view of the Geratal

View of the Drei Gleichen

Scenic view over Siegelbach

View of Arnstadt from Kämpfs Türmchen

Kreuzchen Observation Tower

Trimm-Dich Trail Alteburg Schwedenschanze

Wooden Organ (Holzorgel) Altenburger Plateau

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