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Needle Eye Rock Formation – Langertfelsen loop from Gießübel

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Needle Eye Rock Formation – Langertfelsen loop from Gießübel

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Needle Eye Rock Formation – Langertfelsen loop from Gießübel

04:41

15.0km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

2.08 km

Dachsbach Waterfall

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Small waterfall in the Neuental, directly on the small educational trail.

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2

2.48 km

Gießübler Switzerland

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a beautiful, wild and romantic circular route through Gießübler Switzerland.

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3

2.80 km

Schröder Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive rock formations, mystical and overgrown with moss.

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4

2.89 km

View of the Schröderfelsen

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful rock formations along a wonderful hiking trail

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5

2.99 km

Needle Eye Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

According to legend, if you crawl through the stone once, your wish will come true, provided you keep it to yourself.
So it's definitely worth it for everyone. You can …

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6

3.64 km

Langertfelsen

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Langert rock is easily accessible via an iron ladder. The reward: panoramic views towards the slate mountains and the surrounding area.

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7

7.01 km

Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg

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If you want to have the total Rennsteig overview: Here is your chance! The observation tower "Rennsteigwarte" stands on the donkey mountain and increases it by another 33 meters. 150 …

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8

14.4 km

View of Giesübel from the gazebo

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful resting place in any weather.

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B

15.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.05 km

2.57 km

1.59 km

1.35 km

434 m

Surfaces

7.20 km

5.59 km

1.08 km

843 m

279 m

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