Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

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14.9 km

Steinbach Market Square

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16.1 km

Ski Jump Steinbach-Hallenberg

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The ski jumping legend Helmut Recknagel from Steinbach-Hallenberg still holds the hill record of 79 meters.

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16.2 km

Thuringian Forest Nature Park Entrance Steinbach

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Beautiful little valley at the old Steinbach ski jump.

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16.2 km

Messerweg between Steinbach and Ruhe – Meadows and Rest Areas

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There have been grinding workshops in the Schleifkotengrund near Steinbach since the 17th century. However, only the remains of the buildings can still be seen in which the pre-machined knife …

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16.3 km

Ruins of the Schleifkote Grinding Mill (Bettingen)

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Ruins of a grinding stone, Touringen stamp site 1

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16.4 km

Schleifkotengrund Stamping Point No. 1

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In the Schleifkotengrund near Steinbach in the direction of the Rennsteig there has been since
17th century grinding workshops. However, only the remains of the buildings can still be seen …

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18.0 km

Messerweg Trail

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The Messerweg is a beautiful circular hiking trail.

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22.0 km

Ruhla Ski Jump

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Ski jumping facility in Ruhla

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22.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

4.54 km

4.50 km

836 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

4.88 km

2.32 km

1.68 km

150 m

142 m

Elevation

Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Steinbach Market Square – Ski Jump Steinbach-Hallenberg loop from Ruhla

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