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Vessertal Nature Walk – Ten Ponds loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

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Vessertal Nature Walk – Ten Ponds loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

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Vessertal Nature Walk – Ten Ponds loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

01:19

4.58km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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268 m

Grenzadler–Allzunah Hiking Trail

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This stage leads to the highest elevation of the Thuringian Forest, the Great Beerberg at 983 m above sea level. NN, over.
But before you leave Oberhof, the most famous …

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302 m

Biosphere Reserve Vessertal-Thuringian Forest

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Green valley with lush meadows and extensive forests. Beautiful hiking trails with benches that invite you to linger, plus information boards that tell the story of the valley.

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1.18 km

Picnic and Barbecue Area at Wasserquelle, Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Great place to roast with friends. However, you should inform the mayor.

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1.23 km

Vessertal Nature Walk

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Small walk (also suitable for children) through the UNESCO biosphere reserve Vessertal. In the village Vesser several rest stops. If you want you can visit the "Black Crux" and visit …

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1.34 km

Water Source and Picnic Area at Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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At this crossroads there is a barbecue area with a shelter. I think this place was well chosen for this, because here you can continue hiking in different directions, after …

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1.60 km

Suhl Firearms Information Board

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Along the way there is an information board about the Suhlet Weapons Manufactory

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1.83 km

Ten Ponds

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The ponds to the left of the hiking trail are terraced. There is a shelter next to it, so you can take a refreshing footbath. There is a drainpipe at …

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3.28 km

Schwarzer Crux Guesthouse, Café & Mining Museum

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rustic inn

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4.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

836 m

342 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.04 km

501 m

492 m

245 m

145 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

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Vessertal Nature Walk – Ten Ponds loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

Grenzadler–Allzunah Hiking Trail

Biosphere Reserve Vessertal-Thuringian Forest

Picnic and Barbecue Area at Wasserquelle, Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Water Source and Picnic Area at Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Suhl Firearms Information Board

Ten Ponds

Schwarzer Crux Guesthouse, Café & Mining Museum

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