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The Rennsteig Trail ends at this bridge—the border between Thuringia and Bavaria. Here, the pebbles collected from the Werra in Hörschel are transferred to the Selbitz River.

The Selbitzplatz in Blankenstein is an important hiking base and is often referred to as the "hub of hiking." Several well-known long-distance hiking trails converge here, including the Rennsteig, the Kammweg, the Frankenweg, and the Franconian Mountain Trail. A special highlight at the Selbitzplatz is the Rennsteigschuh (Rennsteig Shoe) – an oversized sculpture in the shape of a hiking boot with an integrated slide. This unique play structure was specially developed for the Rennsteig and offers young hikers a great opportunity to climb and play.

The end or beginning of the Rennsteig

The Heinrichstein is a jagged rock massif with a viewpoint at a height of around 500 m on the western slope of the Saale valley in the upper part of the Bleiloch dam. The beauty of the view from the Heinrichstein, even before the Bleiloch dam was built, was praised by Ludwig Ganghofer in two poems in 1912. It probably takes its name from the Lords of Reuss, who all had the nickname Heinrich since the 12th century.

The lake is 28 km long and has a water volume of 215 million m³. The dam was built between 1926 and 1932 for flood protection and to generate energy. It is 205 meters long, 65 meters high and 47 meters wide at the base. It is located in the northernmost part between the Bleiberg mountains. The reservoir got its name from these mountains.

The small Blankenstein (Saale) train station is ideal for Rennsteig hikers. Unfortunately, the route does not continue all the way to Bavaria.

E-boats and everything else with and without motor - great

The Hirschsprung, high above the Höllental, offers a wonderful view of the valley and the surrounding area. It can be reached on foot via various hiking trails.