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Knöpfelsteiche – View of Wartburg Castle loop from Eisenach

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Knöpfelsteiche – View of Wartburg Castle loop from Eisenach

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Knöpfelsteiche – View of Wartburg Castle loop from Eisenach

01:15

16.0km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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2.40 km

Knöpfelsteiche

Highlight • Lake

Very nicely situated. Unfortunately there is also little water, but you can still take a break here on one of the benches.

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5.43 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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7.99 km

Rennsteig Trail Markers

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7.99 km

Krumme Karre Shelter

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Rest area and refuge directly on the Rennsteig at a crossroads. A signpost and a memorial stone can also be found here.

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8.52 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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10.2 km

Sängerwiese Forest House

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The Sängerwiese forest restaurant is a real institution. It was set up as a forester's lodge over 100 years ago and even then guests were welcomed in the guest room. …

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13.4 km

Wooden Donkey Sculptures near Wartburg

Highlight • Monument

Now, only the wooden donkeys remain at Wartburg Castle. They're beautifully executed and a tribute to their real-life predecessors, who faithfully carried visitors to the castle for many years.

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14.9 km

View of Wartburg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

In the middle of the climb there is this great view of the Wartburg

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16.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

2.56 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.73 km

3.93 km

1.77 km

464 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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Knöpfelsteiche – View of Wartburg Castle loop from Eisenach

Knöpfelsteiche

View of Wartburg Castle

Rennsteig Trail Markers

Krumme Karre Shelter

Wild sow - Touringen stamp no. 21

Sängerwiese Forest House

Wooden Donkey Sculptures near Wartburg

View of Wartburg Castle

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