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Poets' Forest

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    September 4, 2026

    Hiking

    For around 2.5 kilometers, the Rennsteig becomes a small literary journey here. 24 German poets encounter the hiker with their works and lovingly designed portraits.
    The Dichterwald was the idea of Günther Schmidt from Spechtsbrunn. As a trained porcelain painter, he painted the portraits himself on the panels. The Dichterwald was opened in 2015 – as a cross-border project between Thuringia and Franconia.
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    July 15, 2026

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    The Dichterwald on the Rennsteig is a section in the area of Spechtsbrunn / Kleintettau (near the Glashügel) in the Thuringian Slate Mountains. Along the path, slate and wooden panels provide information about famous German poets and their works. The section is part of the historical border between Thuringia and Bavaria.
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    May 1, 2021

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    Simply great! Suddenly the poems / stories come to mind with one or the other
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    Poets' Forest – Taugwitz Spring loop from Spechtsbrunn

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    06:00

    310m

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 770 m

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    Location: Thuringia, Germany

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