View of Wartburg Castle – View of Wartburg loop from Etterwinden

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View of Wartburg Castle – View of Wartburg loop from Etterwinden

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View of Wartburg Castle – View of Wartburg loop from Etterwinden

02:03

24.7km

380m

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 6, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

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6.67 km

Drinking Water Fountain and Kneipp Basin at Hoher Bruch

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Kneipp spa to cool your feet. 🤗

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7.85 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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10.7 km

Krumme Kahre Shelter and Rest Area

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Rest area and shelter directly on the Rennsteig at a crossroads. A signpost and a memorial stone are also found here.

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11.3 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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14.3 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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14.8 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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21.3 km

Wilhelmsthal Palace

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A unique complex with several houses and a beautiful park. An interesting, unusual arrangement of the buildings.

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22.7 km

Lake Altenberg

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Altenberger See is a year-round campsite between Eisenach and Etterwinden. Around the lake there is a paved path on which you could do your laps.

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24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

1.92 km

1.77 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

2.27 km

2.08 km

1.55 km

1.43 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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View of Wartburg Castle – View of Wartburg loop from Etterwinden

Drinking Water Fountain and Kneipp Basin at Hoher Bruch

View of Wartburg Castle

Krumme Kahre Shelter and Rest Area

Wild sow - Touringen stamp no. 21

View of Wartburg

Vachaer Stein (Rest Hut)

Wilhelmsthal Palace

Lake Altenberg

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