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Ruhla

Meisenstein Shelter – Aschhof Shelter loop from Ruhla

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Germany
Thuringia
Wartburgkreis
Ruhla

Meisenstein Shelter – Aschhof Shelter loop from Ruhla

Moderate

4.8

(40)

128

hikers

Meisenstein Shelter – Aschhof Shelter loop from Ruhla

03:43

12.8km

330m

Hiking

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: August 19, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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1.52 km

Königshäuschen Ruhla – Touringen Stamp Point No. 18

Highlight • Mountain Hut

always worth a visit and delicious home-baked cake 😊👍❤

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1.53 km

Steep Königshäuschen Trail

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Open only on weekends

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3.99 km

Alte Weinstraße Picnic Area

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The waypoint Alte Weinstraße with refuge is good for resting and relaxing, here is the junction to the royal house. Easily accessible on foot or by bike.

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5.34 km

From the 558-meter-high Meisenstein you can enjoy a wonderful view of the landscape, for example of the Inselsberg, but also towards Friedrichroda.
From the perspective of many experts, the Meisenstein …

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5.40 km

Meisenstein Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Even the strongest hiker needs a break sometimes 🍺

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5.81 km

Picnic Area at Meisenstein

Highlight • Rest Area

Fantastic panorama with seating

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7

8.54 km

There is a brick fireplace in the middle of the refuge.

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11.4 km

Aschhof Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

nice shelter built with attention to detail

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12.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

664 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.91 km

2.35 km

1.65 km

892 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Comments

October 27, 2024,Ruhlaer Wandergebiet
Today we went on a lovely hike near Ruhla. It was a very leisurely walk from Thal to the Meisenstein lookout point, the Königshäuschen hiking hut and the little temple.
The rustic hiking hut, which is lovingly run by the e.V. 'Wandern und Bergsteigen' Ruhla, will be taking its well-deserved winter break starting tomorrow. The home-baked cake tasted particularly good …

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February 5, 2022,Wanderung
There are about 3-4km missing, headlamp had no more power, Stefan picked me up

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Tour 7 from the Rother hiking guide Thuringian Forest
As I am driving straight to Frankfurt, where Till and his band will once again be performing their musical works in the Deutsche Bank Park this evening, I only hiked this manageable loop near Thal today. I already knew some of the places, like the Meisenstein, but the weather was much …

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We took advantage of the beautiful hiking weather and explored new paths.
A highlight was the Meisenstein halfway along - a popular excursion and picnic spot with a view of the Inselsberg.
The circular route leads over the idyllically situated Königshäuschen, which is open on weekends from April onwards.

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