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Panoramic circular trail on the Rennsteig, Thuringia, Germany The starting point of the tour is the paid hiking parking lot in Schmücke. It can be reached by bus and train. As the name suggests, this beautiful loop is all about great views. The area around the Großer Beerberg, the highest point in the whole of Thuringia, or from "Pläckners Aussicht" offers particularly beautiful views. This loop is a real experience both in summer and in the winter months. There are several places to stop...

This route follows stage 5 of the Rennsteig, connecting Frauenwald (Allzunah) with Friedrichshöhe on a historically significant section. The hike marks the transition from the Thuringian Forest to the Thuringian Slate Mountains and passes the Großer Dreiherrenstein, which marks the exact geographic midpoint of the 169 km trail. Cultural and scenic highlights include Neustadt am Rennsteig with its Rennsteig Museum, the Rennsteigwarte observation tower on the Eselsberg near Masserberg, and the...

This route follows stage 4 of the Rennsteig, connecting Oberhof with Frauenwald (Allzunah) on one of the most scenic sections of the trail. From the Grenzadler, the path passes the famous Rennsteig Garden and climbs to the Großer Beerberg, the highest peak in the Thuringian Forest at 982 meters. Highlights include the high moor on the Beerberg, the Herbert Roth Monument at Borstenplatz, and the historic Schmücke inn. The path continues past the Nahe Spring to the traditional Rennsteig station...

Popular, idyllic circular hike in the Thuringian Forest biosphere reserve. This picturesque circular route leads once around the Schönbrunn dam and the Tannenbach. On the way you have continuously fantastic views over the lake and into the Thuringian Forest. Highlights of the hike: - Close to nature and calm - Fantastic views

Great summit tour around Goltlauter in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The start and end point is the Goldlauter Bridge car park/bus stop. From there, a tough stretch up into the forest begins the summit tour from the Salzberg to the Großer Finsterberg via the Fichtenkopf, Schneekopf and finally to the Rosenkopf and past the Großer Beerberg. Highlights: - Summit ascents: Salzberg, Großer Finsterberg, Fichtenkopf, Schneekopf, Rosenkopf and Großer Beerberg - grandiose view

Popular, scenic hiking route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The hike starts at the Ausspanne parking lot (bus travel also possible) and leads along the Rennsteig trail past the Rosenkopf to the Suhler Hütte inn. The hike follows natural paths through the depths of the forest and along the raised bog on the Großer Beerberg. There are always great views over the Thuringian Forest. You return along the same route. Highlights of the hike: - High moor - View from the Schneekopf -...

Popular hike in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia. The Rennsteig is one of the most famous long-distance hiking trails in the Thuringian Forest. On this short hike, characterized by a few climbs and descents, you can experience the charm of the Rennsteig in a pleasant day tour. You can stop off at the Triniusbaude on the Triniusstein. Highlights of the hike: - Trinius Stone - Views over the Thuringian Forest - Masserberg

Popular, panoramic loop in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This popular hike leads through the heights of the Thuringian Forest. On the way from the Waldhotel Schmücke (parking lot and bus stop available), the route passes bizarre "forest spirits," some beautiful views, and idyllic narrow paths. It goes past the Schneekopfmoor and the Teufelskanzel to the Schneekopf. There is the Touringen stamp point 68 - Schneekopf. From there, the route goes up and down through the low mountain range...

Scenic Rennsteigleiter route in the footsteps of Goethe, Thuringia. This beautiful route along the Rennsteig traces the footsteps of the poet and naturalist Goethe. The start is at the Ilmenau Rennsteig-Leiter town portal. The route initially heads westwards and crosses various hiking trails that also lead through the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. The Kickelhahn mountain massif offers particularly magnificent views over the Ilm valley. Fresh spring water can be enjoyed at the Marienquelle...

Popular, idyllic circular hike in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This route leads from Stützerbach around the Großer Helmsberg. Quiet pine forests, wide forest paths, bubbling streams and a small waterfall await here. Highlights of the circular route: - Picturesque nature - Idyllic calm - Diversified