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Vachaer Stein (Rest Hut)

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Vachaer Stein (Rest Hut)

Mountain biking

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4.8

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Cycling

5.0

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Gravel riding

5.0

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  • Location: Thuringia, Germany

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    January 29, 2023

    Hiking

    Hiking car park at the Vachaer Stein. From here you can start beautiful hikes.
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    July 30, 2017

    Mountain biking

    Von Kletterkönig120 – The pass across the Thüringer Wald on the B84 is marked by the so-called Vachaer (or Förthaer) Stein. In this section, the B84 follows the old trade …
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    May 18, 2020

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    The Vachaer or Förthaer Stein (on 372 NN) has been an obelisk and signpost since 1833 marking the crossing of the Rennsteig through the old trade route from Leipzig via Eisenach to Frankfurt. This transition is one of the most important Thuringian Forest passes with those at the Kalten Küche near Spechtsbrunn and Frauenwald.
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    Elevation 390 m

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    Location: Thuringia, Germany

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