Krämerod Observation Tower – Ebertswiese Mountain Meadow loop from Nesselgrundwiese

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Krämerod Observation Tower – Ebertswiese Mountain Meadow loop from Nesselgrundwiese

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Krämerod Observation Tower – Ebertswiese Mountain Meadow loop from Nesselgrundwiese

03:20

11.9km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Wiedepfuhlswiese – Thuringia Stamp Station No. 309

Highlight • Mountain Hut

mountain rescue and snack bar

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242 m

Weidensuhlwiese Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

There are always shelters of this kind in the area. This is on the edge of the forest and therefore not only offers protection from rain, snow and storm, but …

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853 m

The Krämerod observation tower is located directly on the Rennsteig trail and offers impressive views over the Thuringian Forest. Although the view may be partially obscured by fast-growing spruce trees, the panoramic view remains worth seeing.

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3.13 km

Alte Ausspanne Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

742m high. Solid shelter. Good rest area.

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4.73 km

New Schmalkalder hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Massive hut, ideally suited for a little break. Located directly below the Ebertswiese am Rennsteig.

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5.00 km

Ebertswiese Mountain Meadow

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Ebertswiese on the heights of the Thuringian Forest is one of the most beautiful places in the world with its enchanting flora and ideal rest and relaxation options. If …

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5.97 km

Ebertswiese Holiday Park

Highlight • Lake

The lake invites you to cool off in summer. And from the rear Höhnberg you have a great view of the Inselberg and the forest areas of Kleinschmalkalden and Brotterode.

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10.4 km

Rennsteighaus Neue Ausspanne

Highlight • Rest Area

This Rennsteighaus opened in 2014 and follows the concept of the other five: Here, you can take a break, use the restrooms, or repair your bike. This "New Restroom" follows …

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11.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.59 km

1.55 km

791 m

Surfaces

4.83 km

3.98 km

3.00 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

11°C

3°C

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Comments

May 9, 2024,Rennsteigbummelei - Männertagsrunde

Men's Day round - also known as Rennsteig stroll.
As is often the case, the start is the Rennsteig hut of the Struth-Helmershof mountain rescue service.
From Sperrhügel we go to the Grenzadler "Neue Ausspanne" and then in a curve to the mountain lake at Ebertswiese. We meet lots of friendly people in a party mood. We continue across Ebertswiese …

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August 21, 2022,Kleine Rennsteigwanderung von der neuen Ausspanne zur Ebertswiese , Bergsee 21.08.2022

As is so often the case, the first few kilometers are missing. The route was about 2km longer.

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March 9, 2025,Wanderung 09.03.2025 Mittlerer Höhnberg

Right on the Ebertswiese mountain lake, it offers a beautiful view of the Inselsberg and Haderholzstein. The remains of the cable car from the quarry are also interesting. 😺🌞

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December 7, 2021,Thüringen Entdecken ☃️: Ausflug in die Winteridylle zum Bergsee an der Ebertswiese 🤩

Excursion to the winter idyll on the Rennsteig - looks really nice! ☃️🤩 But unfortunately the conditions there are not (yet) the best for cross-country skiers ... 😭

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August 28, 2022,Thüringen Entdecken: Rennsteig-Runde zur Ebertswiese 🌿 (Thüringer Wald/Thüringen)

Absolutely @Deleted User I really like the area... 🌲

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September 30, 2023,Von der Ebertswiese zum Rennsteighaus und zurück

A leisurely hike on the Rennsteig. The path is suitable for strollers throughout.

The mountain hotel on the Ebertswiese is currently closed. As an alternative, you can visit Kurtis Baude at the mountain lake or the Steinbruch Stübchen in the Ebertswiese holiday park. In any case, you can get a bratwurst and a drink.

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September 30, 2022,Rennsteig, Martin Luther Weg, Ebertswiese Bergsee , Wasserfall Spitterfall, Akku leer 😞

Used the last day of vacation wisely and then 🌞 seem.
But.....I had to realize "painfully" that on a tour like this one
Powerbank would have been an advantage. Mistakes make you smart.
Nevertheless, it was nice and varied.
Start: Rennsteig/ relaxation. Continue towards Ebertswiese, past the Berghotel. Ebertswiese.
Once around the mountain lake, from bottom to top (ascent very …

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