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Finstergrund Viaduct – Finstere Grund Railway Viaduct loop from Ernstthal am Rennsteig

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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Sonneberg
Lauscha

Finstergrund Viaduct – Finstere Grund Railway Viaduct loop from Ernstthal am Rennsteig

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4.6

(11)

36

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Finstergrund Viaduct – Finstere Grund Railway Viaduct loop from Ernstthal am Rennsteig

01:28

5.30km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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266 m

Bench at Rennsteig

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One of many benches

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951 m

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1.59 km

Finstergrund Viaduct

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On the disused railway line light (Piesau) - Ernstthal lies in the middle of the forest, the imposing Finstergrund viaduct, built in 1911-1913 from unreinforced stamped concrete. The viaduct is …

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1.76 km

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1.77 km

Finstere Grund Railway Viaduct

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The impressive viaduct is part of the disused Lichte (Piesau)-Ernstthal railway line and is located in the middle of the forest. Completed in 1913, it is 197 meters long and …

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1.93 km

great view of the viaduct, very relaxing in nature 🌲❄️

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2.16 km

To the Dark Ground

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2.88 km

Refuge at the viaduct

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5.30 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

483 m

409 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.79 km

1.54 km

474 m

344 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (680 m)

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Saturday 10 October

9°C

3°C

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