Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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4.99 km

Große Meilerstätte

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In the Middle Ages, the area around the Rennsteig was inhabited by blacksmiths and charcoal burners, and the "Große Meilerstätte" forest town is a reminder of this time.
Crossroads, refuge with stamp office, the Thuringian Forest is also shrinking here

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5.89 km

Glöcknerhütte Shelter (690 m)

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6.30 km

Below the Glöckner

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uphill, past Fredis Quell to the refuge

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6.70 km

Glasbachwiese Parking Area (643 m)

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Small number of parking spaces.
Bus stop in the suburbs

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13.3 km

Vordernstein Shelter

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shelter

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14.2 km

Ascent to Großer Inselberg (916 m)

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Here you have to go uphill a bit.

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14.2 km

Großer Inselsberg Observation Tower

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If you start in Eisenach, it feels only uphill. So far at km 25.5. My message for all newcomers: when the island mountain is done, you will also come to the finish in Schmiedefeld! 😉😃

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15.7 km

View from the Oberer Beerberg

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When the weather is good you have a great view to the north.

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28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

7.65 km

2.44 km

1.05 km

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

10.9 km

2.85 km

735 m

528 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Saturday 18 April

12°C

6°C

97 %

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Große Meilerstätte

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Vordernstein Shelter

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