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The Top 19 Mountain Passes in Thuringia

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Thuringia and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Eisfelder Resting Place

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Road fork in different directions on the Rennsteig

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Vachaer Stein Pass

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Kletterkönig120 - The pass crossing the Thuringian Forest in the course of the B84 is marked by the so-called Vachaer (or Förthaer) stone. The B84 follows in this section of …

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Ascherbrück Pass and Rest Area

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Ascherbrück crossroads 553 m above sea level above Ruhla

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Scenic Mountain Road to Steinbach

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Truly breathtaking 😉

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Hohe Tanne

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At this point the tarred part of the Ilm-Rennsteig Radweg starts or ends.

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Schneekopf North Ascent

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Nice route. Asphalt 👍 It's worth the effort.

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Neumannsgrund

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sorry, I don't want to make myself unpopular here, but with every review I read something about a steady rise that is easy to drive ... standard phrase?

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Wittmannsgereuth Valley

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The valley is a real challenge for all organic cyclists from Saalfeld and the surrounding area. There is a small road up from Saalfeld, long and steep, with a few gullies.

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Badraer Schweiz

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The karst mountains of Badraer Schweiz form the watershed between the Badraer Bach and the Helme. The gypsum hills have formed a beautiful landscape with unusual flora.

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Eichsfelder Kreuz Memorial – Former Inner German Border

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The Eichsfelder Kreuz stands on a hill about 350m above sea level. NHN below the Hülfenberg.
Due to the establishment of the (former) Innderdeutsche border it was no longer possible …

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The Top 19 Mountain Passes in Thuringia

Eisfelder Resting Place

Vachaer Stein Pass

Ascherbrück Pass and Rest Area

Scenic Mountain Road to Steinbach

Hohe Tanne

Schneekopf North Ascent

Neumannsgrund

Wittmannsgereuth Valley

Badraer Schweiz

Eichsfelder Kreuz Memorial – Former Inner German Border

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