You can easily reach this highlight on foot from two parking lots. Either you decide for the Suhler Hütte, see refuge Adler (1.2 kilometers) or for the somewhat closer parking space Suhler Ausspanne (1.1 kilometers). The highest point of the Rennsteig is less spectacular than you think. Finally, it is marked by a hollow pole. Nevertheless, its signage and the Rennsteig "R" are always worth a photo.

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May 6, 2021

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The highest point of the entire "Rennsteig" hiking trail (973 meters) is away from the Plänckners Aussicht lookout tower and rest area and is not the highest point in Thuringia at the same time. This is the Great Beerberg (983 meters), which is a few meters north of the Rennsteig from the vantage point. However, it is a high moor and not a peak with a spectacular view, such as the Schneekopf.

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May 22, 2020

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Passing Plänkner's view, you come to the highest point of the Rennsteig.

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Best Hikes to Highest Point of the Rennsteig (973 m)

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1. Fichtenkopf (944 m) – View of Schmiedefeld loop from Gehlberg

25.8km

07:17

500m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. View of Oberhof loop from Naturpark Thüringer Wald

7.87km

02:15

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Gera Valley Viewpoint loop from Heidersbach

12.3km

03:23

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 1,020 m

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Saturday 24 January

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Location: Gehlberg, Ilm-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany

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Highest Point of the Rennsteig (973 m)

1. Fichtenkopf (944 m) – View of Schmiedefeld loop from Gehlberg

2. View of Oberhof loop from Naturpark Thüringer Wald

3. Gera Valley Viewpoint loop from Heidersbach

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