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title: "Thum circular route"
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description: "In addition to the cactus garden at the town hall and the zoo, the hike also includes an ascent to the Georgfelsen, also known as the “Bastei” (“bastion”). Enjoy the view over the town and take a side trip to admire Ore Mountains woodcarvings at the Schnitz-Museum (Woodcarving Museum) in the district of Jahnsbach. The mining discovery trail and the educational trail along Thum’s narrow-gauge railway are also worth checking out. The route is marked white-yellow-white."
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Thum circular route
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- 7.52 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: easy
- Hiking

- 2:05 h
- 7.52 km
- 178 m
- 177 m
- 490 m
- 610 m
- 120 m
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- Start: At the Neumarkt, 09419 Thum
- Destination: At the Neumarkt, 09419 Thum

Look forward to some animal magic at the zoo and a picturesque view from Thum’s “Bastei” on this hike around the mining town.

In addition to the cactus garden at the town hall and the zoo, the hike also includes an ascent to the Georgfelsen, also known as the “Bastei” (“bastion”). Enjoy the view over the town and take a side trip to admire Ore Mountains woodcarvings at the Schnitz-Museum (Woodcarving Museum) in the district of Jahnsbach. The mining discovery trail and the educational trail along Thum’s narrow-gauge railway are also worth checking out.

The route is marked white-yellow-white.

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Waypoints
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Start

Start

At the Neumarkt, 09419 Thum

- Inn

- Inn

- Ice cream parlour

Destination

Destination

At the Neumarkt, 09419 Thum

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Pavements

Unknown (2%)

Street (8%)

Asphalt (41%)

Gravel (17%)

Trail (24%)

Path (7%)

Best to visit

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Depends on weather

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Directions

The tour starts and ends on the Neumarkt, right in front of the tourist information office. Hike along the outskirts of the town, following the map to the holiday park at the Greifensteinwald forest in the direction of the Greifensteine. From there, walk along the edge of the forest via the Stadtpark to the Georgfelsen, and visit the Georgstein outcrop. Enjoy the lovely view of the town and discover the beauty of Thum’s location – idyllically situated and surrounded by forests – on this gentle uphill hike with some steps.

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Tour information

- Loop Road
- Stop at an Inn

Directions & Parking facilities

**Parking**Parking area Neumarkt, chargeable

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**Public transportation**Bus - line 196, 210, 238, 239, 240, 247, 412, 432

Bus stop: Thum/Markt

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Additional information

Touristinformation ThumNeumarkt 4, 09419 ThumTel. +49 37297 769280Fax: +49 37297 7692810volkshaus-thum@t-online.dewww.stadt-thum.de

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Author

Greifensteinregion

Organization

Greifensteinregion

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Contact

09419 Thum

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