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Rennsteig
168.9 km from Bad Steben to Hoerschel. Along the way you climb 3,189 m and descend 3,405 m; the highest point is at 974 m. Walking time about 51 h – comfortably done in 9 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 9 °C
Along the way
- km 1.8 Gänsebühl Summit · 566 m
- km 3.6 Wiesbühl Summit · 624 m
- km 3.9 Rennsteig-Rastplatz Wegespinne Shelter
- km 4.9 Taubenhügel Summit · 628 m
- km 5.6 Krähenhügel Summit · 656 m
- km 6.9 Am Beerholz Viewpoint
- km 7.6 Kulmberg Summit · 727 m
- km 7.8 Am Pferdeweg Shelter
- km 8.5 Am Hohlebrunn Shelter
- km 9.4 Am Kulmberg Shelter
- km 12.6 Kirchhügel Summit · 688 m
- km 13.7 Rodacherbrunn Shelter
- km 15.2 Finkenberg Summit · 726 m
- km 18.2 Meiler Hohe Tanne Shelter
- km 21.5 Jagdhaus Shelter
- km 22.2 Kurfürstenstein Hütte Shelter
- km 23.9 Eppenberg Summit · 733 m
- km 26.3 Köhlershügel Summit
- km 28.0 Bergbaustollen Viewpoint
- km 28.7 Haßbach Spring
- km 30.7 Schutzhütte Waidmannsheil Shelter
- km 33.3 Ebertshügel Summit
- km 34.1 Wallersbrunn Spring
- km 35.1 Frankenwaldhütte Hut
- km 36.4 Schleifenwiese Shelter · 730 m
- km 37.2 Altjäger Moor Viewpoint
- km 37.7 Schnittpunkt dreier Naturparke Shelter
- km 39.6 Clemens Major Shelter
- km 40.1 Roter Berg Summit · 799 m
- km 41.4 Hoher Schuss Summit · 819 m
- km 41.5 Am Brand Shelter
- km 41.9 Triniusblick Viewpoint
- km 43.1 Laubeshütte Shelter
- km 43.1 Frankenwaldblick Viewpoint
- km 46.6 Hoher Lach Shelter
- km 47.6 Igelshieb Shelter
- km 51.0 Wanderhütten an der Rennsteigbaude Hut
- km 51.0 Bärenbachsbrunnen Spring
- km 52.0 Am Rennsteig Shelter
- km 52.5 Rollkopf Summit · 849 m
- km 53.7 Steinheider Hütte Shelter
- km 53.7 Steinheider Hütte am Sandwieschen Shelter
- km 54.6 Sandberg Summit · 834 m
- km 55.4 Petersberg Summit · 819 m
- km 55.9 Südthüringens schönste Aussichten Viewpoint
- km 56.4 Am Alsbachberg Shelter
- km 57.2 Saar-Hitt Shelter
- km 58.4 Rattelsberg Summit · 824 m
- km 58.4 Dreistromstein Shelter
- km 58.5 Saar Spring
- km 59.9 Arnika Stadl Hut
- km 60.3 Saarberg Summit · 802 m
- km 60.9 Schweinsberg Summit · 816 m
- km 62.3 Pechleite Summit · 839 m
- km 63.5 Großer Sauberg Summit
- km 64.0 Eisfelder Ausspanne Shelter
- km 64.3 Kleiner Sauberg Summit · 756 m
- km 65.7 Todtenkopf Summit
- km 65.7 Heidehütte Shelter · 832 m
- km 66.7 Eselsberg Summit · 842 m
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 9 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Meiler Hohe Tanne
Stage ends near Frankenwaldhütte
Stage ends near Sandberg
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Rennsteig” trail?
About 168.9 km, from Bad Steben to Hoerschel. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.
How much elevation gain does the “Rennsteig” trail have?
About 3,189 m of ascent and 3,405 m of descent. The lowest point is at 198 m, the highest at 974 m.
How long does the “Rennsteig” trail take?
Plan for about 51 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 9 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Rennsteig” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation and walking time are estimates – signs and closures on site take precedence.