Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Parking

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1.73 km

Brotteröder Hut

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The Brotteröder Hut offers a good place to rest before the ascent to the Großer Inselsberg.

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2.38 km

View of Brotterode Ski Jump

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On the south side of the Rennsteig you can see the ski jumps of Brotterode.

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2.50 km

Rennsteig Wooden Trail Marker

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A very beautifully carved Mareile (R).

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3.05 km

Strohbörl (706 m) on the Rennsteig

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Strohbörl 706m above sea level on the Rennsteig,
from here another 4 km to the Großer Inselsberg.

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3.98 km

Viktor von Scheffel Memorial Stone

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In memory of the poet and writer Viktor von Scheffel.

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3.98 km

Dreiherrenstein Rest Area

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The Waldschänke Dreiherrenstein is open on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
11am-5pm
Nice personel. Prices are also reasonable

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4.00 km

Großer Dreiherrenstein on the Rennsteig

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Before you decide where to go, strengthen yourself first

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8.28 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.66 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 2 April

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Brotteröder Hut – Dreiherrenstein Rest Area loop from Brotterode

Brotteröder Hut

View of Brotterode Ski Jump

Rennsteig Wooden Trail Marker

Strohbörl (706 m) on the Rennsteig

Viktor von Scheffel Memorial Stone

Dreiherrenstein Rest Area

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