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Shelter "Stein 16" – Violet fountain loop from Oberhof

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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Shelter "Stein 16" – Violet fountain loop from Oberhof

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4.4

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140

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Shelter "Stein 16" – Violet fountain loop from Oberhof

01:49

6.38km

150m

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 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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967 m

Shelter "Stein 16"

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Directly on the Rennsteig you will find a wonderful shelter with a table, two benches and a huge panoramic window with a view of the forest, which invites you to bivouac.

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2

1.97 km

Schützenbergmoor Boardwalk (Touringen stamp checkpoint No. 190)

Highlight • Natural Monument

A wonderful hiking destination that is really different but fantastic in every season and in every weather condition! It's especially great to look at after it rains.

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3

2.64 km

Ancient Hollow Beech Tree in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

A gnarled, old beech tree with a hollow trunk looks like something from a magical forest.
It stands right on the path.

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4

2.88 km

Violet fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice little fountain with crystal clear, cool spring water. Right around the corner, a bench with a table invites you to linger. The children enjoy the freshly tapped water. And …

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5

3.01 km

Rest Area at Lichtenberg Trail Junction

Highlight • Rest Area

The ideal place to take a nice break. 👍🍺

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6

3.18 km

Veilchenbrunnen Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Open Wed - Sun

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7

3.21 km

Veilchenbrunnen Mountain Hut (Stamp Station 191)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The fountain that gives it its name is approx. 250 m above the building.

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8

5.42 km

Veilchenbrunnen

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Rennsteig offers hikers many information boards and signposts

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B

6.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.79 km

1.21 km

240 m

131 m

Surfaces

5.52 km

246 m

198 m

173 m

135 m

101 m

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (800 m)

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January 15, 2022,Von Oberhof zur Bergbaude Veilchenbrunnen

Tour from the town center of Oberhof via Stein 16 to the Veilchenbrunnen mountain hut.

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