View of Wartburg – View of Wartburg Castle loop from Hörschel

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View of Wartburg – View of Wartburg Castle loop from Hörschel

Hard

4.8

(5)

riders

View of Wartburg – View of Wartburg Castle loop from Hörschel

02:08

33.1km

460m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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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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8.54 km

Vachaer Stein (Rest Hut)

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Hiking car park at the Vachaer Stein. From here you can start beautiful hikes.

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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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12.2 km

Wolfsburg

Viewpoint

15.4 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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19.1 km

Mosbacher Lime Tree

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Cozy rest area at the Mosbacher Linde with a shelter and legend board of the Beautiful Unknowns. Ideal for lingering, resting and relaxing. Paths lead further to Mosbach, to the …

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22.6 km

Nikolai Gate

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The Nikolaitor is one of 5 former city gates. It is the only thing that is left. It was built around 1170 and is located on the former Via Regia trade route from Frankfurt am Main to Krakow.

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22.7 km

Eisenach

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Beautiful place in the old town of Eisenach, with the Luther monument, the Nikolaitor, and beautiful half-timbered buildings.

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29.2 km

Unteres Schloss

Castle

32.8 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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33.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

7.34 km

3.04 km

2.87 km

222 m

129 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

10.4 km

9.02 km

1.95 km

1.12 km

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

6°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

June 9, 2024,Gravel-Tour: Rennsteig

7h drive. Stretch your legs and soak up the sun. A stopover like this is just right. Look for a hiking car park near the motorway -> Discover komoot -> Gravel tours from your current location -> And off you go. Rennsteig doesn't disappoint. :)

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