View of Wartburg – View of Wartburg loop from Förtha (Kr Eisenach)

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View of Wartburg – View of Wartburg loop from Förtha (Kr Eisenach)

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View of Wartburg – View of Wartburg loop from Förtha (Kr Eisenach)

01:49

6.54km

120m

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: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.39 km

Vachaer Stein (Rest Hut)

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Hiking car park at the Vachaer Stein. From here you can start beautiful hikes.

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2.42 km

Vacha or Förtha Stone Obelisk

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The Vachaer Stein stands on a pass road over the Thuringian Forest. There is a rest area and a parking lot.

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2.82 km

View of Wartburg

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Very nice rest area with table and benches and great views of the Wartburg.

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2.91 km

View of Wartburg

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Unfortunately it was a bit hazy. In good weather, the view from here on the castle is sensational.

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3.75 km

View of Hainich from Thuringian Forest

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Shelter with a great view.

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3.91 km

Tunnel Head

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Under the Rennsteig, runs one of the oldest railway tunnels in Germany.

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4.04 km

Rest Area at Tunnelkopf

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Rest area at the crossroads at the tunnel head

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4.38 km

Hoffmann Linde Rest Area

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The Hofmannslinde with its shelter invites you to take a break.

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6.54 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

393 m

182 m

148 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

1.93 km

253 m

140 m

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

6°C

98 %

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View of Wartburg – View of Wartburg loop from Förtha (Kr Eisenach)

Vachaer Stein (Rest Hut)

Vacha or Förtha Stone Obelisk

View of Wartburg

View of Wartburg

View of Hainich from Thuringian Forest

Tunnel Head

Rest Area at Tunnelkopf

Hoffmann Linde Rest Area

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