Henneberg Inn – Butterweg/middle wing rest area (950 m) loop from Großer Kranichsee

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Henneberg Inn – Butterweg/middle wing rest area (950 m) loop from Großer Kranichsee

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Henneberg Inn – Butterweg/middle wing rest area (950 m) loop from Großer Kranichsee

04:48

18.0km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Großer Kranichsee

Kleiner Kranichsee, Butterwegmoor und Henneberger Hang

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.50 km

Großer Kranichsee Nature Reserve on the Kammweg

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Kammweg is an award-winning long-distance hiking trail that extends from Thuringia to Saxony. The Great Crane Lake is protected and offers a variety of flowers and insects in summer. For relaxing hiking it is a wonderful area

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2.29 km

Pond Near Weitersglashütte

Highlight • Lake

You do not expect this beautiful pond. A short detour from the path and it opens up the view of a black water surface.

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4.73 km

Auersbergblick

Viewpoint

8.23 km

Kleiner Kranichsee (Raised Bog)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The small detour from the way is worth a lot. About established ways to get directly into the moor. The lookout tower provides a good all-round view.

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8.36 km

Henneberg Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Very nice and quietly located inn with guesthouse in the middle of the nature reserve at the "Kleiner Kranichsee".

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9.26 km

Shelter and information point

Highlight • Mountain Hut

From the hiking trail Dreckpfütze, which is located at 937 m above sea level, there are star-shaped trails in all directions.

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10.5 km

Butterweg/middle wing rest area (950 m)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

I haven't met anyone here in the summer, but in the winter when people go cross-country skiing the place is usually full. And: there's a webcam opposite ;-)
bergfex.de/skilift-am-kuelliggut/webcams/c14284

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