--- title: "1st Thuringian Planet Hiking Trail Auma" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/tour/1st-thuringian-planet-hiking-trail-auma" description: "The night sky has fascinated people since ancient times, inspiring their imagination and creating the most beautiful star legends. Copernicus recognized that our Earth is only a planet of our solar system, which, like the other planets, orbits the star \"Sun\". The size of the sun, our Earth and the other planets as well as their distance can of course be given in kilometers, but these figures far exceed our imagination. Thus, during night observations and astronomy lessons together with students of the public secondary school \"Franz Kolbe\" Auma, the idea was born to create a suitable model. Large-scale models embedded in our charming landscape make this actively experienceable on the planet hiking trail between Auma and Zeulenroda." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2774015/2d5386adea7ee309cd1ce234985798665a6aee775d25af4b7a04c89e0e8b299c/dorfteich-merkendorf-mit-informationstafel-zum-planeten-uranus.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share 1st Thuringian Planet Hiking Trail Auma ======================================= - 12.52 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Hiking - 3:15 h - 12.52 km - 258 m - 243 m - 315 m - 437 m - 122 m - - Start: School Observatory in Auma - Destination: Waikiki Bathing World in Zeulenroda The hiking route begins at the Auma School Observatory, whose dome represents the model of our sun. According to the real size ratios, diabase stones were placed along the route at a scale of 1:500 million, into which stainless steel spheres were glassed as planet models. Information boards about flora and fauna complement this nature trail. The night sky has fascinated people since ancient times, inspiring their imagination and creating the most beautiful star legends. Copernicus recognized that our Earth is only a planet of our solar system, which, like the other planets, orbits the star "Sun". The size of the sun, our Earth and the other planets as well as their distance can of course be given in kilometers, but these figures far exceed our imagination. Thus, during night observations and astronomy lessons together with students of the public secondary school "Franz Kolbe" Auma, the idea was born to create a suitable model. Large-scale models embedded in our charming landscape make this actively experienceable on the planet hiking trail between Auma and Zeulenroda. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start School Observatory in Auma - Inn CC-BY-SAArchiv Stadt Auma-Weidatal | - Church CC-BY-SATourismuszentrum am Zeulenrodaer Meer | - Parking CC-BY-SAArchiv TVV, M. Dassler | - Church Destination Destination Waikiki Bathing World in Zeulenroda Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (31%) Street (3%) Asphalt (40%) Gravel (22%) Trail (4%) Path (1%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Auma/School Observatory - Doggenteich (Saturn) - Merkendorf (Uranus) - Pisselsmühle forebay - Intersection at the White Stone - Devil's Mountain - Knüppelbrücke (Neptune) - Weißendorf - Zeulenroda/Waikiki Bathing World (Pluto) Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting Equipment We recommend: \- sturdy and well-broken-in footwear \- sun and rain protection \- backpack Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**You can reach Auma by car coming from Zeulenroda-Triebes via the state road L1087. From the A9 motorway junction "Triptis" take the B2 and from Mittelpöllnitz continue via the state road L3002 to Auma. Read more **Parking**Market in Auma, Waikiki Bathing World in Zeulenroda Read more **Public transportation**There is a bus connection from Zeulenroda to Auma. Further information can be found at: Read more Additional information Tourism Center Zeulenrodaer Meer Tel. 036628/987064 Public Secondary School "Franz Kolbe" Tel. 036626/20236 Dining options "Thuringian Hof" Auma, Tel.: 036626 20315 Beer garden at the Bio-Seehotel, Tel.: 036628/980 (seasonal opening hours) Restaurant at the Bio-Seehotel, Tel.: 036628/980 **Links** Read more Literature \- Brochure: Hiking recommendations Region Greiz (free at all tourist information offices in the district of Greiz) Read more Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur License (master data) Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author **Family tip - sights and leisure experiences nearby/on the route:** - large-scale planet models along the route and information boards about flora and fauna - Waikiki Bathing World in Zeulenroda - Panorama high ropes course at the Bio-Seehotel - Thuringia water sports school - Zeulenroda beach pool - Animal enclosure "Rabensleite" Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interestCC-BY-SAArchiv Stadt Auma-Weidatal | - Other CC-BY-SAArchiv Stadt Auma-Weidatal | - Church CC-BY-SAArchiv Stadt Auma-Weidatal | - Church - ToursCC-BY-SAArchiv TVV / Marcus Dassler | 35.95 km - Hiking CC-BY-SAArchiv Stadt Auma-Weidatal | 2.58 km - Hiking CC-BY-SAArchiv TVV / Ulrike Meister | 21.37 km - Hiking Contact 07955 Auma Download GPX file - - - -