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Thuringia
Wartburgkreis
Marksuhl

Vachaer Stein Pass – View of Wartburg loop from Förtha (Kr Eisenach)

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Running trails & routes
Germany
Thuringia
Wartburgkreis
Marksuhl

Vachaer Stein Pass – View of Wartburg loop from Förtha (Kr Eisenach)

Moderate

4.5

(2)

15

runners

Vachaer Stein Pass – View of Wartburg loop from Förtha (Kr Eisenach)

01:13

10.9km

180m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Start point

Train Station

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2.39 km

Vachaer Stein Pass

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

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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

Shelter with a great view.

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3.86 km

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

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6.44 km

Krumme Karre Shelter

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Rest area and refuge directly on the Rennsteig at a crossroads. A signpost and a memorial stone can also be found here.

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6.62 km

Kisselblick Viewpoint

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Rest area on the Rennsteig and Pumpälzweg

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6.69 km

Tree of Shoes on the Rennsteig

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Old hiking boots can not only be found at the ends, but also along the route.
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10.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.68 km

529 m

393 m

166 m

148 m

Surfaces

7.72 km

2.22 km

586 m

253 m

140 m

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Wednesday 1 July

26°C

12°C

27 %

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