Great Inselsberg – Torstein Rock Arch loop from Friedrichroda

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Great Inselsberg – Torstein Rock Arch loop from Friedrichroda

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Great Inselsberg – Torstein Rock Arch loop from Friedrichroda

02:47

30.2km

740m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.97 km

Heuberghaus

Mountain Pass

12.7 km

Mountain Pass

14.9 km

Great Inselsberg

Highlight • Summit

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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21.1 km

Torstein Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

What a breathtaking setting! 🤩 Behind the Torstein, a narrow path with great highlights leads back down into the valley. It's worth it, but definitely requires sure-footedness

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22.1 km

Dreamlike descent into the valley

Highlight • Trail

A wonderful descent through the Lauchagrund, easy to drive and with lots of natural impressions.
This descent can be integrated very well into an island mountain range and offers welcome driving pleasure.

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22.2 km

Filming location of 'Das kalte Herz' in Lauchagrund

Highlight • Historical Site

Who doesn't know the Dutchman Michel and the Glass Man?
What a great film that cost a whopping 4 million East Germans.

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22.5 km

Tempelchen, Hut in Lauchagrund

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Bärenbruchsgrund can be found at the very end of the Lauchagrund. From here the tours can continue in different directions. A small shelter is also available.

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22.6 km

Bärenbruch Lauchagrund

Highlight • Gorge

As we know, there was a story or legend about a bear living here. Very interesting

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23.6 km

Luther Fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great fountain with fresh, cold water. Nicely maintained, seating available.

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24.0 km

Entrance to Lauchagrund

Highlight • Trail

30.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

8.15 km

3.84 km

2.69 km

213 m

143 m

122 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

8.71 km

4.98 km

3.49 km

164 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (900 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

12°C

4°C

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Comments

June 22, 2024,Grosser Inselsberg😎

The first day in Finsterbergen.
Arrived just before noon, parked the car at the hotel and got on the bike!
Our goal for today was the Grosser Inselsberg, which had a steep ramp directly from the small to the large Inselsberg 😤.
After that, we went down to Tabarz via the Lauchagrund.
Here, at the "Tempelchen", a scene for the …

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