Der Höhenwanderweg des Thüringer Waldes.
OSM map layer · LineString
50.46, 11.37 · rel 398874
50.46, 11.37 · rel 398874
Rennsteig
18,6 km from Hörschel to Blankenstein through alpine terrain and lakes.
Hörschel
→
Blankenstein
linear
18,6km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
35
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Quiet area
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?
4× Attraction
2× viewpoint
7× monument
5× summit
2× Water
Schnittpunkt dreier Naturparke
Attraction ·
37 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Altjäger Moor
viewpoint ·
212 m off route
4,1 km
22%
Drehkreuz des Wanderns
monument ·
on the route
18,6 km
100%
Rennsteig Mahnmal
monument ·
on the route
18,6 km
100%
Mooshäuschen
Attraction ·
on the route
18,6 km
100%
Obelisk
Attraction ·
on the route
18,6 km
100%
Drehkreuz des Wanderns
monument ·
40 m off route
18,6 km
100%
Ebertshügel
summit ·
66 m off route
18,6 km
100%
Eduard Birnstiel
monument ·
72 m off route
18,6 km
100%
Rennsteig-Denkmal
monument ·
116 m off route
18,6 km
100%
Ehrenmal
monument ·
148 m off route
18,6 km
100%
Eppenberg
summit ·
167 m off route
18,6 km
100%
Köhlershügel
summit ·
172 m off route
18,6 km
100%
Der Rote Turm
Attraction ·
178 m off route
18,6 km
100%
Bergbaustollen
viewpoint ·
207 m off route
18,6 km
100%
Höhe
summit ·
246 m off route
18,6 km
100%
Haßbach
Water ·
253 m off route
18,6 km
100%
In Gedenken an den Todesmarsch ins KZ Buchenwald
monument ·
272 m off route
18,6 km
100%
Wallersbrunn
Water ·
289 m off route
18,6 km
100%
Glashügel
summit ·
314 m off route
18,6 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Rennsteig is 18.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rennsteig takes approximately 4h 38min 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 challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.