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Germany
Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Ilmenau

Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Ilmenau Pörlitzer Höhe

Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Ilmenau

Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Ilmenau Pörlitzer Höhe

Hard

5.0

(1)

9

riders

Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Ilmenau Pörlitzer Höhe

03:56

55.2km

1,050m

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: March 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

10.3 km

Mönchhof Inn

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

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2

18.1 km

Very drivable. Unfortunately the sign was stolen.

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20.0 km

Ruins

Ruins

4

22.0 km

Highest Point of the Rennsteig

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The highest point is a must when you are in the vicinity. An even better view is only a few meters further along the path along the viewing platform.

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5

31.4 km

Oberhof Winter Sports Center

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Oberhof is known as a German winter sports center. The sports of biathlon, luge or bobsleigh, cross-country skiing and the Nordic combination are particularly popular here. The city lives from tourism (Wikipedia).

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6

37.6 km

Langer Grund Pond

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The Langer Grunds pond has crystal clear water.

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7

37.9 km

Lütsche Reservoir

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Embedded in the beautiful nature of the Thuringian Forest is the Lütschetalsperre. Around the reservoir, you can ride a bike and enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake and the …

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38.2 km

Lütsche Reservoir

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Beautiful dam located in the forest in which, of course, you can swim even if the weather is right.

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38.5 km

View of the Lütsche Reservoir

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Beautiful view from the dam over the entire Lütsche reservoir.

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55.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

6.43 km

5.30 km

2.46 km

854 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

14.5 km

6.70 km

1.67 km

794 m

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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