Rennsteig-Alternative: Umgehung Staatsstraße 2209

Der Höhenwanderweg des Thüringer Waldes.

At 8.4 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 52 minutes.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. The trail is officially waymarked as R, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

As a Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail is maintained and waymarked at the regional level. It typically connects towns, villages, and natural highlights across the wider area.