Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 34.5 km for 421 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.49 km

Three-current brick

Highlight • Monument

All water flows from here to the North Sea. It feeds three rivers that shape our landscapes via three different routes: the Elbe to its mouth near Hamburg, the Weser …

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14.5 km

Eisfelder Resting Place

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Here you can relax. That's why the place is not called that way. The name goes back to the coachmen who once maneuvered their heavy wagons over the Rennsteig. Here, …

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15.4 km

Rennsteig Shelter

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It is quite possible to take a short break here. Shortly thereafter you can turn to Goldisthal.

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16.6 km

Flow Trail Towards Werraquelle

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Rolls really well, is fun despite, or maybe because of, the roots and stones.

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17.7 km

Werra Spring (Upper Werra Spring)

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Nice excursion destination in all seasons👍❄️🌅

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17.7 km

Werra Spring Fehrenbach

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If you want to visit the Werraquelle, you strangely have two options. There are two Werraquelle in the Thuringian Forest: the rear spring near Siegmundsburg and the front spring here …

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22.4 km

Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg

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The view is magnificent - and so is the opportunity (except on Mondays) to have a meal right next door. Everything from roasts, cakes and beer to coffee is available.

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22.4 km

Rennsteigwarte Observation Tower on Eselsberg

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If you want to have the total Rennsteig overview: Here is your chance! The observation tower "Rennsteigwarte" stands on the donkey mountain and increases it by another 33 meters. 150 …

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43.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

11.6 km

1.75 km

208 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

16.8 km

3.35 km

2.66 km

157 m

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

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Saturday 25 April

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