View of Wartburg – Rennsteig Trail loop from Herleshausen

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Herleshausen

View of Wartburg – Rennsteig Trail loop from Herleshausen

Moderate

4.3

(4)

riders

View of Wartburg – Rennsteig Trail loop from Herleshausen

02:23

31.3km

310m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 42 m for 44 m

After 31.3 km for 44 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.04 km

View of Brandenburg Castle Ruins

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Beautiful view of the castle ruins of Brandenburg👍

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1.62 km

Memorial 'From Confinement to Freedom' at the Former Inner German Border

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At the Werra bridge between Lauchröden and Herleshausen you can experience a piece of German history.

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1.63 km

View of Brandenburg Castle Ruins near Lauchröden

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Amazing two-castle ruins, definitely worth a visit!

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8.65 km

Schloss Oberellen

Castle

9.76 km

Viking Weather Station Rest Area

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A very nicely laid out rest and relaxation area with a "Viking weather office" 😊 Not immediately visible from the path and somewhat hidden, but very beautiful!

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12.0 km

Römingteiche

Lake

19.7 km

View of Wartburg

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Unfortunately it was a bit hazy. In good weather, the view from here on the castle is sensational.

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20.2 km

Vachaer Stein (Rest Hut)

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Hiking car park at the Vachaer Stein. From here you can start beautiful hikes.

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23.1 km

Rennsteig Trail

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Nice area for mountain biking

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24.0 km

Rennsteig Border Gate

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The times of German division can still be read here.

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31.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

5.15 km

3.68 km

399 m

319 m

213 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.80 km

7.28 km

5.89 km

5.84 km

3.38 km

175 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

22°C

6°C

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View of Wartburg – Rennsteig Trail loop from Herleshausen

View of Brandenburg Castle Ruins

Memorial 'From Confinement to Freedom' at the Former Inner German Border

View of Brandenburg Castle Ruins near Lauchröden

Viking Weather Station Rest Area

View of Wartburg

Vachaer Stein (Rest Hut)

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Rennsteig Border Gate

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