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Langertfelsen – Needle Eye Rock Formation loop from Hinterrod

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Langertfelsen – Needle Eye Rock Formation loop from Hinterrod

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Langertfelsen – Needle Eye Rock Formation loop from Hinterrod

06:46

23.2km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Parking

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8.55 km

Rennsteigwarte Observation Tower 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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8.58 km

Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg

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The view is magnificent - and so is the opportunity (except on Mondays) to have a meal right next door. Everything from roasts, cakes and beer to coffee is available.

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10.1 km

View of Masserberg

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Coming out of the forest you get this great view.

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11.9 km

Langertfelsen

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The Langert rock is easily accessible via an iron ladder. The reward: panoramic views towards the slate mountains and the surrounding area.

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12.5 km

Needle Eye Rock Formation

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According to legend, if you crawl through the stone once, your wish will come true, provided you keep it to yourself.
So it's definitely worth it for everyone. You can …

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12.7 km

Schröder Rocks

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Impressive rock formations, mystical and overgrown with moss.

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13.0 km

Gießübler Switzerland

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There is a beautiful, wild and romantic circular route through Gießübler Switzerland.

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13.5 km

Dachsbach Waterfall

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Small waterfall in the Neuental, directly on the small educational trail.

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23.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

2.23 km

1.61 km

1.36 km

482 m

Surfaces

8.68 km

5.49 km

5.41 km

2.09 km

1.53 km

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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