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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Violet fountain – View of the Thuringian Forest loop from Zella-Mehlis West

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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Violet fountain – View of the Thuringian Forest loop from Zella-Mehlis West

Hard

4.5

(14)

80

hikers

Violet fountain – View of the Thuringian Forest loop from Zella-Mehlis West

04:39

14.8km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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 25, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.27 km for 143 m

After 4.07 km for 14 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.38 km

Ruppberg Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

It's a good climb up here with great views and with good hiking boots it's no problem 😂

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2

3.54 km

Rest area and Touringen stamping point "Braukopfhütte" No. 56

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Hut at a crossroads, direction Ruppberg, Roter Bühl, Hermansfelsen ..

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3

3.66 km

Legend trail to the Ruppberg summit

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Beautiful hiking trail to the Ruppberg with various legend boards 🍀

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4

6.96 km

Burnt Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the most beautiful and distant views. However, some climbing skills are needed to climb the rocks. Therefore, never climb in wet or slippery conditions!

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5

8.83 km

Violet fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice little fountain with crystal clear, cool spring water. Right around the corner, a bench with a table invites you to linger. The children enjoy the freshly tapped water. And …

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6

9.06 km

Veilchenbrunnen Mountain Hut (Stamp Station 191)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The fountain that gives it its name is approx. 250 m above the building.

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7

9.32 km

View of the Thuringian Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Actually a fine view of the Thuringian Forest

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8

10.2 km

Dammwiese Rest Area and Touringen Stamp Station 211

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful mountain meadow with great views and fine wood carvings

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14.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.97 km

2.22 km

2.09 km

1.36 km

133 m

Surfaces

6.17 km

5.28 km

1.82 km

691 m

407 m

396 m

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

14°C

8°C

90 %

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