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View of Wartburg – View of Wartburg Castle loop from Hörschel

View of Wartburg – View of Wartburg Castle loop from Hörschel

Hard

5.0

(3)

17

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View of Wartburg – View of Wartburg Castle loop from Hörschel

02:08

32.7km

470m

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: April 4, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

481 m

Rennsteig Trailhead Hörschel

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The start of the Rennsteig is somewhat hidden on the banks of the Werra. Access is through the courtyard of the small restaurant "Tor zum Rennsteig". This is open daily …

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2.18 km

Großer Eichelberg

Peak

3

8.53 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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4

9.06 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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5

9.90 km

View of Wartburg Castle

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If you can't find the Wartburg among all the "View of" highlights, you'll find it here: komoot.com/de-de/highlight/177155

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6

12.2 km

Wild sow - Touringen stamp no. 21

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The Atonement "Wild sow" dates back to 1483. He describes an oral accident, according to legend, a hunting accident in which a servant wanted to protect his masters from a …

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7

15.6 km

View of Wartburg Castle

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The Wartburg towers as a landmark high above the city of Eisenach - 1000 years of German history are reflected in it again. Especially well known is the fact that …

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8

19.8 km

View of Wartburg Castle from the trail

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Beautiful trail ... great castle view

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28.8 km

Unteres Schloss

Castle

10

32.5 km

View of the Werratal Bridge

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A nice view of the bridge and a great section to drive well and relaxed 👍🏻

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32.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

7.43 km

2.97 km

2.77 km

372 m

129 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

10.3 km

8.88 km

1.85 km

1.11 km

222 m

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