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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Zella-Mehlis

Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Violet fountain loop from Zella-Mehlis

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Zella-Mehlis

Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Violet fountain loop from Zella-Mehlis

Hard

4.3

(3)

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Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Violet fountain loop from Zella-Mehlis

02:13

30.7km

650m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 70 m for 13 m

After 30.7 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.41 km

Dripping Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stone located directly on the hiking trail to the Suhler Hütte, very impressive to look at in winter

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11.1 km

Highest Paved Point of the Thuringian Forest (942 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Very drivable. Unfortunately the sign was stolen.

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13.6 km

Großer Beerberg Observation Tower and Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Did you know that there were volcanoes in the Thuringian Forest? There was! The Great Beerberg was once one. These are the remnants of it and at 982.9 meters they …

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13.7 km

Plänckner's viewpoint (Großer Beerberg)

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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14.0 km

Highest Point of the Rennsteig

Highlight • Summit

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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18.9 km

Rennsteig Monument at the Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Drive over and head to the Rennsteig

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20.7 km

Schützenbergmoor Boardwalk (Touringen stamp checkpoint No. 190)

Highlight • Natural Monument

A wonderful hiking destination that is really different but fantastic in every season and in every weather condition! It's especially great to look at after it rains.

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21.6 km

Violet fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice little fountain with crystal clear, cool spring water. Right around the corner, a bench with a table invites you to linger. The children enjoy the freshly tapped water. And …

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30.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

3.85 km

1.71 km

924 m

235 m

233 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

5.13 km

4.22 km

1.51 km

190 m

133 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

22°C

8°C

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Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Violet fountain loop from Zella-Mehlis

Dripping Rock

Highest Paved Point of the Thuringian Forest (942 m)

Großer Beerberg Observation Tower and Viewpoint

Plänckner's viewpoint (Großer Beerberg)

Highest Point of the Rennsteig

Rennsteig Monument at the Bridge

Schützenbergmoor Boardwalk (Touringen stamp checkpoint No. 190)

Violet fountain

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