Finstergrund Viaduct
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 74 out of 77 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Thüringer Wald
Location: Lauscha, Landkreis Sonneberg, Thuringia, Germany
Best Hikes to Finstergrund Viaduct
- Easy
4.8
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38
Finstergrund Viaduct – Finstere Grund Viaduct loop from Ernstthal am Rennsteig01:29
5.33km
100m
Intermediate4.7
(6)
19
Igelshieb Sculpture – Igelshieb Shelter loop from Oberlauscha04:01
14.4km
280m
Expert4.9
(14)
65
Clemens Major Shelter – View of Spechtsbrunn loop from Neuhaus-Igelshieb07:52
28.6km
480m
Tips
On the disused railway line light (Piesau) - Ernstthal lies in the middle of the forest, the imposing Finstergrund viaduct, built in 1911-1913 from unreinforced stamped concrete. The viaduct is 197 meters long and up to 25.5 meters. On the track is now and then still trolley traffic with tourists, but basically you can walk over this bridge, but also from the bottom it is very impressive.
translated by
•March 2, 2019
You can currently also walk across the bridge, but the route is to be made passable again
translated by•December 22, 2022
An impressive structure. At 25.5 meters high, the bridge offers a magnificent view of the valley.
translated by•April 3, 2025
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Location: Lauscha, Landkreis Sonneberg, Thuringia, Germany
Best Hikes to Finstergrund Viaduct
- Easy
4.8
(8)
38
Finstergrund Viaduct – Finstere Grund Viaduct loop from Ernstthal am Rennsteig01:29
5.33km
100m
Intermediate4.7
(6)
19
Igelshieb Sculpture – Igelshieb Shelter loop from Oberlauscha04:01
14.4km
280m
Expert4.9
(14)
65
Clemens Major Shelter – View of Spechtsbrunn loop from Neuhaus-Igelshieb07:52
28.6km
480m
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