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

Last updated: December 15, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 21.0 km for 110 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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10.3 km

Upper Berggraben Trail (Freibach Valley)

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Here in the Freibachtal, which also belongs to the Vessertal, you will find the Oberen Bergrabenweg. A beautiful section which lies through forests and great meadows in the Freibachtal.

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12.9 km

View of the Thuringian Forest Valley

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Beautiful view, very nice paths with lots of nature

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20.9 km

Endleichtor

Archaeological Site

28.2 km

Mönchhof Inn

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Fine excursion restaurant idyllically situated in the middle of the forest. Homemade cake.

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36.7 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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36.8 km

Geratal View Viewpoint (Schneekopf)

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Very brilliant views in all directions, also (and especially) in rainy weather. If you are in the vicinity, you should definitely cycle past here.

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37.2 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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37.3 km

View from Schneekopf

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One of the highlights on the Rennsteig is the view from the Schneekopf ☝️

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42.3 km

Old Watering Place Rest Area

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Very spacious rest area in the best forest location to unwind.

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50.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

7.09 km

2.75 km

2.66 km

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

15.5 km

9.61 km

1.25 km

968 m

624 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Thursday 26 February

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6°C

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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