ökumenischer Pilgerweg von einem evangelischen Kloster zu einem katholischen Kloster
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50.74, 10.86 · rel 1503231
50.74, 10.86 · rel 1503231
Via Porta
198,6 km from Kloster Volkenroda to Kloster Waldsassen through alpine terrain and lakes.
Kloster Volkenroda
→
Kloster Waldsassen
linear
198,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Pilgrimage route
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
3× Attraction
11× monument
4× Water
Abrahamskopf
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Mutter-Kind-Buche
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Rennsteig-Denkmal
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Herbert-Roth-Gedenkstein
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Schnittpunkt dreier Naturparke
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Augusta Quelle
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Rennsteig-Brunnen
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Löwen-Born
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Luftkampf über Thüringen
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Dr. Julius Kober
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Goldborn
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Paul Clingestein
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Margarete Schubert
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Fliegerdenkmal
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K. Kirsch & V. Mathieu 20.07.1936
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Rennsteig Mahnmal
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Alter Berg (Hainich)
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Obere Nahequelle
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Günter-Jung-Stein
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Bruno von Germar
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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
Via Porta is 198.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Via Porta takes approximately 49h 24min to complete.
No, Via Porta is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Kloster Volkenroda to Kloster Waldsassen. Plan ahead for return transport.
Via Porta starts at Kloster Volkenroda.
Via Porta is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Via Porta is maintained and managed by Stadt Waldsassen.
Yes, Via Porta is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.