Höllteich – Höllteich loop from Neustadt am Rennsteig

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Neustadt am Rennsteig

Höllteich – Höllteich loop from Neustadt am Rennsteig

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4.7

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Höllteich – Höllteich loop from Neustadt am Rennsteig

01:50

6.80km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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76 m

Her(r)berg Church, Neustadt am Rennsteig

Highlight • Religious Site

Since the town of Neustadt am Rennsteig was divided between the Principality of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen and the Duchy of Saxony-Meiningen until 1923, there were also two churches.
The Michaeliskirche is the …

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215 m

Neustadt am Rennsteig

Highlight • Rest Area

Here at the roundabout in Neustadt am Rennsteig stands a large boundary stone, commemorating the long division of the town into two halves, which lasted until 1923.

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2.32 km

Sonnenbank Am Steinweg

Highlight • Rest Area

here is a nice bench to rest ... unfortunately you don't have much of a view because the forest is already very tall, but it's ideal for taking a break

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2.62 km

Fish Pond-tle

Highlight • Lake

4.35 km

Höllteich

Highlight • Lake

with a small hut and fireplace

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4.37 km

Höllteich

Highlight • Lake

A sweet spot in the middle of the forest, to which no paved path leads. However, due to the fine and firm ground, this spot is also accessible with endurance bikes.

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5.61 km

Rosensbank (Bench of Reconciliation)

Highlight • Structure

Here, not far from Neustadt am Rennsteig, you can find the rose bank along the way. Here you can also take a leisurely break in the forest. The bank is also often called the "bank of reconciliation".

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6.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.75 km

1.59 km

355 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.33 km

1.34 km

772 m

342 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

5°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

March 27, 2025,Von Neustadt am Rstg. zum Höllteich

The short walk took us through the forest on easy-to-walk paths.

The Höllteich pond is truly idyllic, and we took a sunny break.

I don't think there's anything more to say about the individual photos.

The Thuringian Forest is sick, even if reforestation is taking place here and there. The information about the so-called Hochstubben was interesting. It makes sense, …

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