Langertfelsen – Needle Eye Rock Formation loop from Heubach

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Langertfelsen – Needle Eye Rock Formation loop from Heubach

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Langertfelsen – Needle Eye Rock Formation loop from Heubach

03:11

11.1km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 30, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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2.57 km

Langertfelsen

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The Langert rock is easily accessible via an iron ladder. The reward: panoramic views towards the slate mountains and the surrounding area.

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3.22 km

Needle Eye Rock Formation

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According to legend, if you crawl through the stone once, your wish will come true, provided you keep it to yourself.
So it's definitely worth it for everyone. You can …

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3.31 km

View of the Schröderfelsen

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Beautiful rock formations along a wonderful hiking trail

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5.70 km

Historic Boundary Stones on the Rennsteig

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Why so many boundary stones? As a path along the mountain ridge, the Rennsteig (which had long been a boundary for dialects and customs anyway) could be agreed upon quite …

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6.29 km

View of the Thuringian Forest from Rennsteig near Masserberg

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Once up there, it's straight on to Heubach. Nice view from there.

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7.71 km

View of Masserberg

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Coming out of the forest you get this great view.

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9.90 km

Uranus information board on the Planetenweg (Thuringian Forest)

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From the parking lot at the sports center Heubach begins after a few meters, the "planet path". Up to the Rennsteig interesting information about the planets is brought to the hikers here on boards.

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