Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 29, 2025

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Start point

Train Station

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3.51 km

Meininger Hütte

Alpine Hut

5.52 km

Mountain Pass

7.62 km

Großer Beerberg Observation Tower and Viewpoint

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Did you know that there were volcanoes in the Thuringian Forest? There was! The Great Beerberg was once one. These are the remnants of it and at 982.9 meters they …

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7.73 km

Plänckner's Viewpoint

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Plänckner's view with a great view

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7.97 km

Highest Point of the Rennsteig

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The highest point is a must when you are in the vicinity. An even better view is only a few meters further along the path along the viewing platform.

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11.8 km

View of Schneidersgrund

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22.8 km

Dachsbau Shelter

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This refuge can be found here at this fork in the road.

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36.6 km

Schützenberg Moor Boardwalk

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Here you can literally feel "pure nature". Over the jetty you can make a small tour.

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37.6 km

Shelter at Stein 16 (Dietzel-Geba-Stein)

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Stone 16 including a shelter is located at this crossroads.

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The Dietzel-Geba-Stein, also Hessenstein or simply Stein 16, is a Dreiherrenstein on the Rennsteig. Stone 16 from 1734 …

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49.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.8 km

3.30 km

992 m

894 m

318 m

259 m

126 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

7.56 km

5.66 km

2.06 km

1.74 km

348 m

165 m

Elevation

Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Monday 8 December

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