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Hörschel Church – View of the Werratal Bridge loop from Hörschel

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Hörschel Church – View of the Werratal Bridge loop from Hörschel

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Hörschel Church – View of the Werratal Bridge loop from Hörschel

01:32

5.40km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Start point

Parking

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1

398 m

Rennsteig Hiking House, Hörschel

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Traditionally, the hiker goes past the church built in 1904/05 over the courtyard of the restaurant "Tor zum Rennsteig" to the Werraufer. Here the "racer" dips his hiking stick into …

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2

615 m

Julius von Plänckner Memorial

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The monument commemorates the great hiker Julius von Plänckner.

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3

1.28 km

Heimatblick rest area – view of the Werra Valley

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Beautiful view of the Werra Valley!

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4

1.61 km

Gonnermannseck Rest Area

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Hiking trail intersection on the Rennsteig – There is a nice seating area.

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5

1.86 km

View of the Wartburg from Großer Eichelberg

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When you reach the shelter on the Grosser Eichelberg, if you are coming from Hörschel and taking the Rennsteig, you have left the first long climb behind you. A beautiful …

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1.86 km

Großer Eichelberg Shelter and Viewpoint

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When the weather is clear, there is a great view of the Wartburg, a castle in Thuringia.

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7

5.09 km

Hörschel Church

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Hörschel has a small Protestant church right at the beginning of the Rennsteig trail.
We found the church open.

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8

5.23 km

View of the Werratal Bridge

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A nice view of the bridge and a great section to drive well and relaxed 👍🏻

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5.40 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.44 km

1.35 km

588 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

1.31 km

625 m

540 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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11°C

88 %

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