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Ten Ponds – Vessertal Circular Trail loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

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Ten Ponds – Vessertal Circular Trail loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

Moderate

4.8

(31)

89

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Ten Ponds – Vessertal Circular Trail loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

03:13

11.5km

230m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.75 km

Ten Ponds

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The ponds, which are located directly next to the hiking trail, are terraced. There is also a shelter here, so you can take a refreshing foot bath. At the lowest …

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4.31 km

If you want, you can have a barbecue here. A permanent grill and seating are available. So pack everything up and off you go.

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3

4.53 km

Vessertal Circular Trail

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The Vessertal is simply fantastic.

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4

4.82 km

From the Pfälzer Hütte you have a beautiful view of this area natural monument! Until today I didn't know that there was such a thing! There are mares with their …

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5

5.29 km

Upper Vessertal

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6

5.79 km

Vesser Village

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The small town of Vesser was first mentioned in 900 AD In the Middle Ages there was a hammer mill here, which was operated with the water power of the …

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7

6.80 km

Walter Ulbricht Ski Jump Vessertal

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Nice old ski jump in the Vessertal

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8

6.80 km

A really great place to take a break. A large table with a bench in the sun invites you to linger. A great carved tree artwork decorates this place and …

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9.11 km

Blick auf Vesser

Viewpoint

B

11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.47 km

2.42 km

888 m

717 m

Surfaces

4.83 km

3.10 km

2.60 km

576 m

388 m

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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Wednesday 11 November

8°C

-1°C

52 %

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

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