Der Höhenwanderweg des Thüringer Waldes.
OSM map layer · LineString
50.63, 10.91 · rel 398874
50.63, 10.91 · rel 398874
Rennsteig
169,3 km from Hörschel to Blankenstein through alpine terrain and lakes.
Hörschel
→
Blankenstein
linear
169,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
44
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
3× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
10× monument
3× summit
3× viewpoint
2× Attraction
2× Water
Rennsteig-Beginn
monument ·
on the route
3,4 km
2%
Abrahamskopf
summit ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
Wilde Sau
summit ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
Wolfsburg
viewpoint ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
Rennsteig-Denkmal
monument ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
Mutter-Kind-Buche
Attraction ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
Kisselblick
viewpoint ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
Wilde Sau (Sühnekreuz)
monument ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
Karl Volkmar Stoy
monument ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
Herbert-Roth-Gedenkstein
monument ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
Schnittpunkt dreier Naturparke
Attraction ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
Am Beerholz
viewpoint ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
Löwen-Born
Water ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
Luftkampf über Thüringen
monument ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
Dr. Julius Kober
monument ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
Goldborn
Water ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
20 Jahre Taschenlampenstart
monument ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
Wolfsrück
summit ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
GutsMuths (Rennsteiglauf)
monument ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
Paul Clingestein
monument ·
on the route
169,3 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
196 m
–
956 m
0 km
84,7 km
169,3 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
196 m elevation
Quarter of the way
705 m elevation
Halfway
791 m elevation
Three quarters
816 m elevation
Finish
423 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Rennsteig is 169.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rennsteig takes approximately 42h 8min to complete.
No, Rennsteig is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Hörschel to Blankenstein. Plan ahead for return transport.
Rennsteig starts at Hörschel.
Rennsteig is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.