Former Slate Quarry Ramsthal – Rest Area at the Rennsteig loop from Piesau

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Former Slate Quarry Ramsthal – Rest Area at the Rennsteig loop from Piesau

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Former Slate Quarry Ramsthal – Rest Area at the Rennsteig loop from Piesau

01:34

5.85km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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11 m

Mountain Lodge Am Brand

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Unfortunately this inn is closed.

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189 m

Former Slate Quarry Ramsthal

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Discontinued slate quarry with information panels.

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297 m

Former Slate Pencil Quarry (Ramsthal)

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On July 17, 1879, the production of styluses began in Ramsthal. It is a pure stylus quarry, as the slate was not suitable for making slate boards. Here, styluses were produced, partly by machine, to supply the whole world.

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529 m

View of the Franconian Forest and Fichtel Mountains

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Now that all the trees are gone, the view is outstanding. The forest gets a chance for a fresh start.

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1.03 km

Trinius Junction

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Here several hiking trails cross the Rennsteig. The trip to the Triniusblick is recommended.

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1.58 km

Rest Area at the Rennsteig

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3.01 km

Memorial to the Fallen Wintersport Athletes of Ernstthal

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After the First World War, the Thuringian Winter Sports Association inaugurated a memorial for their more than 300 dead on September 4, 1921. This was followed by the memorial competitions, …

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4.87 km

Triniusblick

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beautiful view of the valley

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5.85 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

368 m

168 m

Surfaces

4.93 km

757 m

168 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (770 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

9°C

4°C

87 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

January 1, 2025,Neujahrsrunde am Rennsteig bei Ernstthal

Thick soup and a stiff, cold wind💨 awaited me on the first tour of the new year on the Rennsteig, but at least it was white.
Afterwards the sun ☀️ actually came out and transformed everything into a magnificent winter landscape.☃️

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