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OSM map layer · LineString
50.58, 11.15 · rel 7402665
50.58, 11.15 · rel 7402665
Gelber Balken
4,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Thüringen · 50.58°N ·
11.15°E
4,2km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
3× viewpoint
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× viewpoint
4× summit
1× Attraction
2× Water
AP Oberweißbach
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Kirchberg
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Galgenhügel
summit ·
405 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Galgenhügel
viewpoint ·
415 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Steilste Ortsstraße Deutschlands
Attraction ·
474 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Farnquelle im Deesbächel
Water ·
473 m off route
1,0 km
23%
Falkenhügel
summit ·
280 m off route
1,5 km
36%
Talsperre Leibis
viewpoint ·
136 m off route
4,2 km
100%
Roter Steinberg
summit ·
391 m off route
4,2 km
100%
Perlsborn
Water ·
420 m off route
4,2 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Gelber Balken is 4.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Gelber Balken takes approximately 1h 3min to complete.
No, Gelber Balken is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Gelber Balken starts near coordinates 50.5864, 11.1374.
Gelber Balken is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.