Moderate hike. 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: February 17, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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936 m

Sensenhammer Historical Site

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Here at the Sensenhammer is also the jungle path of the bpsw. further up into the Vessertal. A great and worth seeing piece of forest highway which is great to drive.

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2.98 km

Schneidmühls Bridge

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A historical place with a nice explanatory board.

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4.82 km

Vessertal Biosphere Reserve

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Untouched nature and unique hiking trails.

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4.85 km

Glänbach Hut

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For a break on the way, give Vesser a good opportunity

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4.87 km

Glasbach Trail to Glasbachhütte

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So beautiful! Even in summer the stream babbles here. Real highlight, only to be recommended!

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10.8 km

Große Buche Rest Area

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Located in the beautiful Vessertal, you drive past the “Grosse Buche” rest area. There is seating and a small pole structure for the little ones.

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11.2 km

Breitenbach Bridge

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11.3 km

Vessertal Primeval Forest Trail

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beautiful path through the natural Vessertal

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11.7 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.68 km

1.53 km

1.47 km

Surfaces

5.98 km

4.61 km

811 m

279 m

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