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50.40, 11.67 · rel 2181776
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Rennsteig-Alternative: Umgehung K101

5,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.

Thüringen · 50.40°N · 11.67°E
5,8km Distance
moderate Climb · estimate
easy Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
29 views
1 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit viewpoint Lively Uncrowded

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02 · The story

What makes this route special

Der Höhenwanderweg des Thüringer Waldes.

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03 · 12 points along the route

What will you encounter?

monument Attraction summit viewpoint
In Gedenken an den Todesmarsch ins KZ Buchenwald monument · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Rennsteig-Denkmal monument · 45 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Drehkreuz des Wanderns monument · 156 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Dampfspeicherlok „3“ Attraction · 183 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Drehkreuz des Wanderns monument · 215 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Informationszentrum Naturpark Frankenwald im ehem. Bahnhof Lichtenberg monument · 235 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Besucherbergwerk Friedrich-Wilhelm-Stollen Attraction · 247 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Ehrenmal monument · 267 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Rennsteig-Brunnen Attraction · 311 m off route 0,0 km 0%
In Gedenken monument · 393 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Taubenhügel summit · 362 m off route 2,2 km 38%
Marienberg viewpoint · 486 m off route 5,8 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 2,9 km 5,8 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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Quarter of the way
Halfway
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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-Alternative: Umgehung K101 is 5.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rennsteig-Alternative: Umgehung K101 takes approximately 1h 27min to complete.
No, Rennsteig-Alternative: Umgehung K101 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Rennsteig-Alternative: Umgehung K101 starts near coordinates 50.4036, 11.6439.
Rennsteig-Alternative: Umgehung K101 is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
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