Rennsteig-Radwanderweg Etappe 3: Neuhaus am Rennweg - Blankenstein

Stage 3 of the long-distance cycle route “Rennsteig-Radwanderweg”, Thuringia / Bavaria. This is the third and last stage of the approximately 200 km long Rennsteig cycle path, which follows a ridge path that has existed since the Middle Ages and was formerly used as a trade route from Hörschel an der Werra to Blankenstein an der Saale. The bike tour is largely identical to the famous long-distance hiking trail on the Rennsteig, which is why you are mostly on gravel, well-marked paths. The third stage is almost 60 km long, starts in Neuhaus am Rennweg and ends in Blankenstein an der Saale. Along the way there are idyllic natural monuments and protected areas, some castle ruins and pretty towns to marvel at. The start and finish point of this route can be reached by bus and train, and there are places to stay overnight as well as restaurants. Highlights of the tour: - Neuhaus am Rennweg (glass blowing town) - Lauenstein Castle - Nature reserve Jägersruh-Lautgrund-Mulschwitzen - Natural monument "Moor in the Krötenseewald" - Bad Lobenstein with the Lobenstein castle ruins and Ardesia thermal baths - Blankenstein on the Saale - Blankenstein manor - Hell Valley - Muschwitztal