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Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Bierfleck Trail Junction loop from Schleusingen

Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Bierfleck Trail Junction loop from Schleusingen

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Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Bierfleck Trail Junction loop from Schleusingen

03:28

50.9km

1,060m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.95 km for 243 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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25.4 km

Steep ascent and descent in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Quiet, crisp climb in the forest

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31.2 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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31.4 km

Plänckner's viewpoint (Großer Beerberg)

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The highest and at the same time one of the most beautiful vantage points directly on the Rennsteig. Above the town of Suhl, where the Rennsteig reaches its highest point, …

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33.5 km

Highest Paved Point of the Thuringian Forest (942 m)

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Very drivable. Unfortunately the sign was stolen.

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38.1 km

Bierfleck Trail Junction

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Bierfleck is a parking lot with forks in different directions, whether to Schmiedefeld or to Rennsteig, or to Goldlauter, you have many options here, whether by bike or on foot

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39.2 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

39.6 km

View of Suhl, Goldlauter, and the Rhön

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Nice bench with a beautiful view. Perfect for resting. UPDATE: Unfortunately, the bank has disappeared. 🤷🏻‍♂️ But the beautiful view of Suhl and the hinterland up to the Dolmar or Rhön remains.

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45.1 km

Rossbach Valley

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Beautiful valley for cycling and hiking in Thuringia

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47.1 km

Vessertal near Hirschbach

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beautiful valley for hiking and cycling🍀👍

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50.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

13.3 km

3.85 km

2.74 km

2.25 km

181 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

17.5 km

10.1 km

713 m

701 m

429 m

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