Der Fernwanderweg verbindet die Wasserkuppe in der Rhön mit Oberhof im Thüringer Wald.
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50.60, 10.33 · rel 949547
50.60, 10.33 · rel 949547
Rhön-Rennsteig-Weg
102,0 km from Wasserkuppe to Oberhof through alpine terrain and lakes.
Wasserkuppe
→
Oberhof
linear
102,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
31
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?
5× monument
8× summit
3× viewpoint
3× Water
1× Attraction
Johann Friedrich Joel
monument ·
on the route
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0%
Herzog Ernst II
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Rondell
monument ·
87 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gedenkstätte der Gefallenen des Rhönklubs
monument ·
on the route
102,0 km
100%
Hinterer Thalkopf
summit ·
on the route
102,0 km
100%
Rotes Moor
viewpoint ·
on the route
102,0 km
100%
Fuldaquelle
Water ·
on the route
102,0 km
100%
Heidelstein Schwabenhimmel
summit ·
on the route
102,0 km
100%
Brunnen
Water ·
on the route
102,0 km
100%
Großes Armloch
Water ·
on the route
102,0 km
100%
Gipfelkreuz Dolmar
Attraction ·
on the route
102,0 km
100%
Blick über den Moorsee
viewpoint ·
on the route
102,0 km
100%
Wasserkuppe
summit ·
on the route
102,0 km
100%
Hohe Geba
summit ·
35 m off route
102,0 km
100%
Willy Pelzner 1900-1977
monument ·
43 m off route
102,0 km
100%
Steinkopf
summit ·
57 m off route
102,0 km
100%
Hundsrück
summit ·
59 m off route
102,0 km
100%
Radom
viewpoint ·
64 m off route
102,0 km
100%
Heidelstein
summit ·
85 m off route
102,0 km
100%
Braukopf
summit ·
102 m off route
102,0 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
Rhön-Rennsteig-Weg is 102.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rhön-Rennsteig-Weg takes approximately 25h 23min to complete.
No, Rhön-Rennsteig-Weg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Wasserkuppe to Oberhof. Plan ahead for return transport.
Rhön-Rennsteig-Weg starts at Wasserkuppe.
Rhön-Rennsteig-Weg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Rhön-Rennsteig-Weg is maintained and managed by Rhönklub.
Yes, Rhön-Rennsteig-Weg is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.