Höllteich – Ochsenbacher Pond loop from Neustadt am Rennsteig

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Neustadt am Rennsteig

Höllteich – Ochsenbacher Pond loop from Neustadt am Rennsteig

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Höllteich – Ochsenbacher Pond loop from Neustadt am Rennsteig

03:26

12.3km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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903 m

Moonlight Meadow

Highlight • Natural

Information board on the moonlight meadow

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1.80 km

Reuscheltal Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Reuscheltaler Teich is in a super idyllic location not far from Neustadt am Rennsteig. A walk to this gem is worthwhile at any time of year.

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2.82 km

Zigeunerquelle Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Small spring with bench. Very nice place for a little break.

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4.32 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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5.63 km

Fisch-Teich-tle

Lake

6.59 km

Ebert Pond

Highlight • Lake

What an idyllic spot.
Enchantingly quiet location with crystal clear water and some colorful residents.
A bank invites you to linger.
Very nice here👍🌳💛🍁

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8.52 km

Ochsenbacher Pond

Highlight • Lake

Quiet spot with a beautiful pond, also suitable for swimming.

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11.4 km

Refuge on the Rennsteig

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A very elaborately constructed mountain hut on the Rennsteig trail. Quietly located and ideal for a break.

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11.5 km

Loungers With a View of the Thuringian Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are two newly installed benches along the path where you can relax and enjoy the wonderful view!

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

1.11 km

963 m

160 m

Surfaces

6.85 km

2.52 km

1.51 km

853 m

271 m

270 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 November

8°C

-1°C

59 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

November 3, 2024,4 Teiche Wanderung bei Neustadt am Rennsteig - 03.11.2024

Today to Thuringia. After great country roads and a few detours, we arrived in Neustadt am Rennsteig. Small town with a few hotels/guest houses. Nothing more. From there on the path of the 4 ponds. On wide paths or trails in search of the ponds. Beautiful tour through forest and fields. Almost alone. Beautiful pond reflections in the forest. Pure …

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February 2, 2025,Long time no see … 4-Teiche-Tour ☀️🌲☀️

... a great tour in any season!
If you want to take a shortcut, skip the Reuscheltal pond - although you can also linger wonderfully here in the valley by the water 🤭 .
The route is well signposted - you can't really get lost 😜 ... but you can take a break at every pond and soak up the …

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June 14, 2025,🌞🌺🦋4-Teiche-Wanderung😍💦🥾

After a long break, I set off early today for a hike in the Thuringian Forest. It started around 9 a.m. at a still pleasant 21°C, right at the Rennsteig Information Center in Neustadt am Rennsteig. Over the course of the hike, however, the temperature rose another 10°C. The shady trees and a gentle breeze made it bearable, though. I …

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February 17, 2024,4-Teiche-Wanderung...

...the tour is from the Thuringian Forest portal.
Very well signposted.
At the last pond we discovered the beaver's territory - at least he had a good time there.

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