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Thuringia

Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Altersbach

Rennsteig Cycle Path – Highest Point of the Rennsteig loop from Altersbach

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Altersbach

Rennsteig Cycle Path – Highest Point of the Rennsteig loop from Altersbach

Hard

5.0

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Rennsteig Cycle Path – Highest Point of the Rennsteig loop from Altersbach

05:19

56.1km

1,020m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.59 km

View of Neuhöferwiese

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Neuhöferwiese with mountain rescue hut. View towards Rhön.

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8.22 km

Rennsteig Cycle Path

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Just great at anytime

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19.8 km

The roundabout marks the pass crossing at the traffic artery near Oberhof between Gotha and Suhl, which is also crossed at this point by the Rennsteig, the 168 km long hiking trail leading along the ridge of the Thuringian Forest.

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24.4 km

Highest Point of the Rennsteig

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The highest point is a must when you are in the vicinity. An even better view is only a few meters further along the path along the viewing platform.

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27.6 km

Neue Gehlberger Hütte on Schneekopf

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The Neue Gehlberger Hütte is located on the 978-meter-high Schneekopf mountain and is the highest-altitude serviced hut in Thuringia. It offers a cozy hiking hostel with shared rooms and a restaurant serving traditional Thuringian cuisine.

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27.9 km

Schneekopf Summit and Observation Tower (Thuringia Stamp Point No. 68)

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At 978 meters, the Schneekopf is the second highest elevation in Thuringia after the Großer Beerberg (983 meters). From here you can enjoy magnificent views all around. Visiting the top …

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38.6 km

Oberhof Winter Sports Center

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I was here on February 10, 2023, for the women's sprint. You have to experience it for yourself. A fantastic facility, and the atmosphere here is fantastic. A huge thank …

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44.7 km

Hoher Schorn Observation Tower View

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About half of the Rennsteig is this beautiful vantage point. Always worth a break!

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56.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.8 km

1.45 km

1.27 km

360 m

212 m

108 m

Surfaces

49.1 km

2.16 km

2.06 km

1.94 km

970 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

31°C

14°C

17 %

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View of Neuhöferwiese

Rennsteig Cycle Path

Oberhof Rondell Obelisk

Highest Point of the Rennsteig

Neue Gehlberger Hütte on Schneekopf

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