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Glöcknerhütte on the Rennsteig – Glöckner Rock Formation loop from Schmerbachwiese

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Glöcknerhütte on the Rennsteig – Glöckner Rock Formation loop from Schmerbachwiese

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Glöcknerhütte on the Rennsteig – Glöckner Rock Formation loop from Schmerbachwiese

02:07

7.24km

190m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Start point

Bus stop

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772 m

View of the Thuringian Forest below Glöckner

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you hike from the Glöckner in the direction of the Inselberg, this descent to the Glasbachwiese comes just behind the Glöcknerhütte. The open terrain occasionally offers a good view of the Thuringian Forest.

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1.07 km

Glöcknerhütte on the Rennsteig

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Super spacious refuge with attention to detail. A table, benches inside, a beautiful view, a candle to light, a hiking book to read and write in. The hut literally screams for cozy evenings!

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1.17 km

Glöckner Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful viewpoint towards the south.

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1.32 km

King's Seat on the Glöckner

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the Rhön

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1.32 km

Bench with View of the Glöckner Granite Formation

Highlight • Viewpoint

A really great view and enjoy nature in the Thuringian Forest ... and snow lake ❄☃️❤

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2.27 km

Ungeheuerer Grund

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A picturesque path from the Rennsteig to the Ruhla forest swimming pool, along the Rollabach. There you can even meet gold washers at work between many moss-covered stones. The path ends at a small pond.

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4.06 km

Lichtung Holiday Home

Highlight • Rest Area

The holiday home clearing in Ruhla, ideal for vacationing, in the middle of the Thuringian Forest, suitable for young and old, very easy to reach on foot, by bike, car and bus.

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4.55 km

Ruhla Ski Jump

Highlight • Structure

The ski jumps from Ruhla, cross-country trails in winter, easily accessible on foot or by bike in summer and ideal for a rest.

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7.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.39 km

2.19 km

271 m

246 m

140 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

3.38 km

246 m

140 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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Glöcknerhütte on the Rennsteig – Glöckner Rock Formation loop from Schmerbachwiese

View of the Thuringian Forest below Glöckner

Glöcknerhütte on the Rennsteig

Glöckner Rock Formation

King's Seat on the Glöckner

Bench with View of the Glöckner Granite Formation

Ungeheuerer Grund

Lichtung Holiday Home

Ruhla Ski Jump

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