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Rothenstein

Burgenblick Shelter – Bastei Viewpoint, Rothenstein loop from Rothenstein

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Germany
Thuringia
Saale-Holzland-Kreis
Rothenstein

Burgenblick Shelter – Bastei Viewpoint, Rothenstein loop from Rothenstein

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4.4

(14)

39

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Burgenblick Shelter – Bastei Viewpoint, Rothenstein loop from Rothenstein

01:14

4.45km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Spitzenberg-Schießplatz Rothenstein-Borntal

Waypoints

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1

18 m

Rothenstein Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

The former shooting range is now a beautiful nature reserve.

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2

853 m

Kuhberg

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3

1.87 km

Burgenblick Shelter

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A fine and very well-kept rest area just before the Rothenstein Bastion.

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2.45 km

5

3.02 km

View from the Cave Ruins

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The area is cordoned off, but unfortunately there is no indication of what it is about.

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6

3.13 km

Bastei Viewpoint, Rothenstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bastion has no longer been accessible as a military area in recent decades. It was not until 2003 that the rock was transferred back to the community of Rothenstein. …

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3.14 km

A beautiful vantage point and resting place to linger. You have a great view over the Saale valley to the Leuchtenburg.
A trip here is highly recommended. Below the Rothenstein …

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4.45 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.00 km

237 m

201 m

Surfaces

1.52 km

1.50 km

639 m

443 m

299 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (190 m)

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Sunday 11 October

14°C

6°C

22 %

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