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Ilm-Kreis
Frauenwald

Refuge on the Rennsteig – Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg loop from Dreiherrenstein

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Germany
Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Frauenwald

Refuge on the Rennsteig – Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg loop from Dreiherrenstein

Hard

4.7

(6)

78

riders

Refuge on the Rennsteig – Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg loop from Dreiherrenstein

05:02

62.1km

980m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

75 m

Großer Dreiherrenstein Forest Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Great Dreiherrenstein (short: Dreiherrnstein) is a crossing point of several old trade routes on the Rennsteig in the Thuringian Forest.

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2

4.16 km

Refuge on the Rennsteig

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A very elaborately constructed mountain hut on the Rennsteig trail. Quietly located and ideal for a break.

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4.47 km

Abrahamskopf

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4

18.3 km

Eisfelder Resting Place

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Here you can relax. That's why the place is not called that way. The name goes back to the coachmen who once maneuvered their heavy wagons over the Rennsteig. Here, …

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5

25.4 km

Oversized Chair on the Rennsteig near Limbach

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Nice photo motif right on the Rennsteig.

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6

31.5 km

Rennsteig Trail Near Neuhaus am Rennweg

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After the turn-off from the industrial area onto the forest road, it's a complete disaster. The forest road is paved with fist-sized gravel stones. And that goes over the Werra spring until about 5 km before Eisfeld.

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7

47.3 km

Picnic area near the Rennsteigwarte observation tower

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One of many opportunities to rest, but the walk to the tower hut is worth it. There's cold beer there.

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8

47.4 km

Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg

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If you want to have the total Rennsteig overview: Here is your chance! The observation tower "Rennsteigwarte" stands on the donkey mountain and increases it by another 33 meters. 150 …

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9

47.5 km

Turmbaude Masserberg and Rennsteig Watchtower

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Here you can get a cool drink, something to eat, a coffee or, depending on what is on offer, homemade cake. The tower right next to it is a worthwhile …

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62.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

26.1 km

7.60 km

2.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

24.4 km

9.05 km

< 100 m

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