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Thuringia

Rennsteig Trail – View of Wartburg loop from Hörschel

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Thuringia

Rennsteig Trail – View of Wartburg loop from Hörschel

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4.6

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33

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Rennsteig Trail – View of Wartburg loop from Hörschel

02:31

30.2km

490m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.94 km

View of the Wartburg from Großer Eichelberg

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A first great view on the Rennsteig from the Großer Eichelberg.

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2

4.61 km

Rennsteig Border Gate

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The times of German division can still be read here.

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3

5.54 km

Rennsteig Trail

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Nice area for mountain biking

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4

7.56 km

Rennsteig singletrack in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

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Nice section through the forest

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5

8.44 km

Vachaer Stein (Rest Hut)

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Hiking car park at the Vachaer Stein. From here you can start beautiful hikes.

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6

8.97 km

View of Wartburg

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Unfortunately it was a bit hazy. In good weather, the view from here on the castle is sensational.

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7

12.0 km

Wild sow - Touringen stamp no. 21

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The Atonement "Wild sow" dates back to 1483. He describes an oral accident, according to legend, a hunting accident in which a servant wanted to protect his masters from a …

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12.7 km

Kisselblick

Viewpoint

9

15.3 km

View of Wartburg Castle

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The Wartburg towers as a landmark high above the city of Eisenach - 1000 years of German history are reflected in it again. Especially well known is the fact that …

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30.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

2.55 km

374 m

219 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

8.74 km

2.06 km

858 m

178 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Sunday 8 November

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