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Germany
Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

Elgersburg Castle – Mönchhof Inn loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

Elgersburg Castle – Mönchhof Inn loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

Hard

5

riders

Elgersburg Castle – Mönchhof Inn loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

03:07

47.8km

860m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.42 km

Laurabahn Railway Trail Between Allzunah and Rennsteig Station

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Very idyllic bike and hiking trail located on an old former track, connecting the town of Allzunah and the Rennsteig train station

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15.6 km

Ritzebühler Teich

Lake

3

25.0 km

Elgersburg Castle

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The castle Elgersburg, first mentioned in 1139, is the most beautiful, oldest and best preserved castles of Thuringia.

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30.5 km

Kernzone Jüchnitzgrund

Nature Reserve

5

33.5 km

Mönchhof Inn

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Fine excursion restaurant idyllically situated in the middle of the forest. Homemade cake.

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6

37.4 km

Nice rest area in the Thuringian Forest.

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7

38.7 km

Salzmannstraße Forest Trail

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8

44.1 km

Bierfleck Trail Junction

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Bierfleck is a parking lot with forks in different directions, whether to Schmiedefeld or to Rennsteig, or to Goldlauter, you have many options here, whether by bike or on foot

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9

45.6 km

View of Schmiedefeld

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Very nice view to Schmiedefeld. Right next to it is the "Winterwelt Schmiedefeld". Enjoy it for a moment and continue cranking. :-)

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46.6 km

View of Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

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We had an overnight stay at the Prima Hotel am Eisenberg!
We were the only guests!
We were able to eat outside the house, breakfast was lots and good! Nice place, friendly people!

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47.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

15.8 km

6.05 km

2.07 km

1.67 km

Surfaces

24.2 km

13.6 km

8.88 km

832 m

322 m

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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