Great Inselsberg – Ebertswiese Mountain Lake loop from Hörschel

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Thuringia

Great Inselsberg – Ebertswiese Mountain Lake loop from Hörschel

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Great Inselsberg – Ebertswiese Mountain Lake loop from Hörschel

09:32

99.6km

2,090m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.7 km

Wolfsrück

Peak

12.1 km

Kisselblick

Viewpoint

14.4 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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27.9 km

Großer Dreiherrenstein on the Rennsteig

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Before you decide where to go, strengthen yourself first

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32.5 km

Great Inselsberg

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The island mountain near Bad Tabarz is a kind of sacred ground for mountain bike downhill riders. Because here took place 25 years ago (as of 2018) the first downhill …

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38.3 km

Heuberghaus

Mountain Pass

40.6 km

View from Spießbergturm

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Great view over the Thuringian Forest, the Thuringian Basin and as far as the Rhön.

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44.7 km

Ebertswiese Mountain Meadow

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The Ebertswiese on the heights of the Thuringian Forest is one of the most beautiful places in the world with its enchanting flora and ideal rest and relaxation options. If …

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45.7 km

Ebertswiese Mountain Lake

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The mountain lake is 8 to 13m deep. The water does not get warmer than 20 ° C even in summer. The mountain lake was created by operating a quarry. …

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50.9 km

The Krämerod observation tower is located directly on the Rennsteig trail and offers impressive views over the Thuringian Forest. Although the view may be partially obscured by fast-growing spruce trees, the panoramic view remains worth seeing.

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72.6 km

Rennsteig Root and Rock Trail

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Beautiful trail. With a little technique, it's a fast and easy ride.

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88.1 km

Wilde Sau

Peak

99.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

92.2 km

3.14 km

2.80 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

70.1 km

21.6 km

4.84 km

1.68 km

1.35 km

119 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

23°C

7°C

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Comments

July 5, 2022,Rennsteig Tour - Tag 1 von Hörschel nach Tambach-Dietharz

Very interesting tour. Moderate to difficult sections. 2. Battery is recommended. Since the battery ran out at about 45 km (including two panniers that I carried with me for the night). The luggage affects the battery performance quite a bit. But you will be rewarded with beautiful views. The locals are very helpful and friendly in finding a tour.

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July 31, 2022,Rennsteigquerung - Teil 2 von Oberhof nach Hörschel

Today was the second part of my Rennsteig crossing from Oberhof to Hörschel.

After a good breakfast we started at Grenzadler.

The second day had the ascent to the Inselberg and the subsequent descents as highlights.

The weather was ideal today. No comparison to yesterday. sunshine and not too warm. That's why there were a lot of other bikers on …

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April 21, 2025,Rennsteig Tag 3 Reiserad-Tour Oberhof - Hörschel

Everyday life calls...🥴. The rest follows.
👋
But where do the extremely discrepant elevation gains come from...or rather, the recordings? 😳 So, the 1600 meters of elevation gain are more suited to my sore legs. 🤪😂

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April 21, 2025,Rennsteig 3.Tag von Oberhof nach Hörschel

The third day of the "Heavy Packbag Riders" through the Thuringian Forest. After a lovely evening in a restaurant and a restful night in a sporty hotel in Oberhof, we returned to the Rennsteig trail after a hearty breakfast in the sunshine. The temperature started at 9°C and dropped to a maximum of 16°C. We were also caught out by …

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August 26, 2022,MTB Rennsteig Tour

🌲Rennsteig 🌲 Stage 1 - Hörschel to Tambach 🚵‍♂️

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October 13, 2023,Rennsteig 1.Tag von Hörschel nach Oberhof

...1. Day.
After a pleasant journey with the ICE4 to Eisenach (arrival at 9:21 am... that was 7 minutes before the timetable) we went back to Hörschel, which we had already passed...
This time at the start I packed a smaller and lighter stone in my backpack - so that I could throw it into the Sebnitz according to the …

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August 27, 2024,Der Rennsteig - Tag 3 - Von Oberhof nach Hörschel

Today is supposed to be the easiest stage, only the ascent to the Inselsberg is supposed to be challenging - let's see if that's true. So after a delicious breakfast, we set off for the third stage of our Rennsteig tour at 9 a.m. sharp. The route out of Oberhof takes us past almost all of Oberhof's well-known sports facilities …

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