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Rennsteig Border Gate

Rennsteig Border Gate

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Rennsteig Border Gate

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4.4

(147)

Mountain biking

4.7

(125)

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5.0

(5)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Location: Thuringia, Germany

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Franzl wandert 🥾

July 22, 2024

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The times of German division can still be read here.

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SvenN

November 26, 2021

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Here a border gate blocked the Rennsteig until 1989 - since 1989 the Rennsteig has been accessible again in its full length

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Mapf

September 9, 2018

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Before the "turn" here was over. It started the 5km restricted area.

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Rennsteig Trail – View of Wartburg loop from Hörschel

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Rennsteig Trail – Vachaer Stein Pass loop from Eisenach

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View of Wartburg – Rennsteig Trail loop from Herleshausen

31.3km

02:24

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Elevation 420 m

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Saturday 29 August

24°C

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42 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Location: Thuringia, Germany

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Rennsteig Border Gate

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Rennsteig Trail – View of Wartburg loop from Hörschel

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Rennsteig Trail – Vachaer Stein Pass loop from Eisenach

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View of Wartburg – Rennsteig Trail loop from Herleshausen

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