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Hiking Boot Tree Blankenstein – König David Viewpoint loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Hiking Boot Tree Blankenstein – König David Viewpoint loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Hiking Boot Tree Blankenstein – König David Viewpoint loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

01:57

6.46km

200m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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241 m

Hiking Support Point Blankenstein

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nicely done for hikers: there are food and drinks, toilets and places to stay.

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393 m

Hiking Boot Tree Blankenstein

Highlight • Structure

According to tradition, hikers who have completed the entire Rennsteig trail hang their worn-out hiking boots on a tree, signpost, or railing in Blankenstein. We noticed that not only were …

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464 m

Hiking hub

Highlight • Monument

Anyone who has experienced the inner-German border can only be amazed at the freedom to walk one of these five national hiking trails.

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3.51 km

Haselhügel Trailhead Parking (Naturpark Frankenwald)

Highlight • Parking

Right next to the Hirschsprung Inn is this free hiking parking lot. There are two seating areas for a break, and from here you can reach the King David lookout point and the Höllental valley.

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3.82 km

View of the Höllental and Lichtenberg castle ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very idyllic rest area with a great view of the Höllental and the Lichtenberg castle ruins.

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4.19 km

König David Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the Höllental and the Franconian Forest. The steep climb is worth it.

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4.31 km

View of Lichtenberg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view over the valley and the forests towards Lichtenberg 🤩👍

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6.06 km

Selbitz Bridge (Rennsteig Trail Endpoint)

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful wooden bridge over the Selbitz, a few meters before it flows into the Saale. The Selbitz used to be the border river between the GDR and the Federal Republic …

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6.46 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.40 km

1.19 km

320 m

315 m

222 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

2.44 km

804 m

548 m

141 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Saturday 6 June

20°C

11°C

15 %

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Hiking Boot Tree Blankenstein – König David Viewpoint loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

Hiking Support Point Blankenstein

Hiking Boot Tree Blankenstein

Hiking hub

Haselhügel Trailhead Parking (Naturpark Frankenwald)

View of the Höllental and Lichtenberg castle ruins

König David Viewpoint

View of Lichtenberg Castle Ruins

Selbitz Bridge (Rennsteig Trail Endpoint)

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