Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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5.92 km

Plänckner's Viewpoint at Großer Beerberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice view there is a small observation tower great for a short drinking break with a great view 💧😉 and a 📸 😆😉

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8.83 km

Ruins

10.3 km

Neue Gehlberger Hut at Schneekopf

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13.7 km

Highest Point of the Rennsteig (973 m)

Highlight • Summit

Just nice to be at the highest point of the Rennsteig and always a nice photo opportunity 😁 only a few meters further you get to the Plänckners viewpoint there is a lookout tower with a wonderful view 😉

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13.8 km

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20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

2.71 km

1.68 km

391 m

293 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

3.61 km

2.12 km

2.07 km

276 m

Elevation

Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (800 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 January

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