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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Sonneberg
Neuhaus am Rennweg

View of Friedrichshöhe – Meilerhütte Friedrichshöhe loop from Siegmundsburg

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Sonneberg
Neuhaus am Rennweg

View of Friedrichshöhe – Meilerhütte Friedrichshöhe loop from Siegmundsburg

Moderate

4.3

(30)

106

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View of Friedrichshöhe – Meilerhütte Friedrichshöhe loop from Siegmundsburg

02:01

7.60km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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5.32 km

View of Friedrichshöhe

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5.63 km

Meilerhütte Friedrichshöhe

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The charcoal kiln hut on the Rennsteig trail in Friedrichshöhe had become dilapidated. Storms, rain, and snow had taken their toll. In the autumn of 2020, the Thuringian Forest Nature …

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5.74 km

small snacks and drinks with cash register of trust

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6.09 km

The circular route around the picturesque Friedrichshöhe is not new. I have walked it many times on various tours. I will just let the highlights along the route speak for themselves.

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6.17 km

Thuringian Forest Nature Park

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The nature park includes some of the most beautiful corners of the Thuringian Forest, right up to the slate mountains. Just look at the map and pick out places to visit. The nature park center is in Friedrichshöhe.

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6.20 km

The Friedrichshöhe,
Thuringian Forest Nature Park

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6.23 km

A nice starting point for a tour around Friedrichshöhe or further towards Masserberg or Siegmundsburg. Also a nice rest area with parking space for the car. There is also an interesting organic toilet there.

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7.56 km

Soldiers' Graves on the Rennsteig

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It's so peaceful up here today. In the last days of the war in 1945, we probably took part in combat operations. The tombs commemorate this.

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7.60 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.37 km

2.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.37 km

2.12 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

15°C

8°C

32 %

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