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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen
Altersbach

Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter loop from Altersbach

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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen
Altersbach

Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter loop from Altersbach

Hard

5.0

(3)

30

riders

Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter loop from Altersbach

05:03

54.0km

990m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Train Station

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16.8 km

Rennsteig trail marker near Oberhof

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Especially in spring, the colors are so full, every activity is twice as much fun!

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23.6 km

Highest Point of the Rennsteig

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The highest point is a must when you are in the vicinity. An even better view is only a few meters further along the path along the viewing platform.

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26.6 km

Neue Gehlberger Hütte on Schneekopf

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The Neue Gehlberger Hütte is located on the 978-meter-high Schneekopf mountain and is the highest-altitude serviced hut in Thuringia. It offers a cozy hiking hostel with shared rooms and a restaurant serving traditional Thuringian cuisine.

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26.8 km

Schneekopf Summit and Observation Tower (Thuringia Stamp Point No. 68)

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At 978 meters, the Schneekopf is the second highest elevation in Thuringia after the Großer Beerberg (983 meters). From here you can enjoy magnificent views all around. Visiting the top …

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37.4 km

Grenzadler Oberhof

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The old Prussian landmark today gives its name to the whole plateau. Here you have to stay for a moment!

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37.5 km

Biathlon Arena at Grenzadler, Oberhof

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Biathlon World Cups are held regularly in the stadium. The track near Oberhof is considered to be one of the most difficult tracks of the entire World Cup and the …

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44.2 km

Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter

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Namesake of the longest of the 3 trails.

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46.8 km

Rotteröder Höhe Junction on the Rennsteig

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Nice refuge to catch your breath and to take a break

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54.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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38.4 km

11.9 km

2.20 km

1.01 km

360 m

212 m

Surfaces

37.9 km

14.3 km

1.07 km

598 m

179 m

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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