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Falkenstein Rock Formation – Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter loop from Oberschönau

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Thuringia

Falkenstein Rock Formation – Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter loop from Oberschönau

Hard

4.5

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Falkenstein Rock Formation – Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter loop from Oberschönau

05:20

16.8km

620m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.33 km

Kamel Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The snack bar on the Rennsteig near the new Ausspanne is really great. The food tastes good and the beer is nice and cool in summer. It's worth resting here.

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7.66 km

Trickle Spring

Highlight • Natural

They are easily overlooked.

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8.23 km

Falkenstein and the Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful crystal clear water and the Falkenstein is reflected in the water.

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8.38 km

Bergwacht Hut at Falkenstein

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The mountain rescue hut is located directly next to Falkenstein.

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8.76 km

View of Falkenstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of a rock that is used for climbing.

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8.82 km

Falkenstein Rock Formation (Thuringian Forest)

Highlight • Climb

The Falkenstein is considered THE climbing hotspot in Thuringia. From the viewing point a little above you can watch the climbers and enjoy the view.

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9.01 km

Falkenstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The highest climbing rock in Thuringia.

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11.7 km

Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Namesake of the longest of the 3 trails.

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16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

909 m

698 m

609 m

121 m

Surfaces

6.77 km

5.46 km

3.56 km

698 m

256 m

Elevation

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

25°C

13°C

19 %

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Falkenstein Rock Formation – Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter loop from Oberschönau

Kamel Shelter

Trickle Spring

Falkenstein and the Lake

Bergwacht Hut at Falkenstein

View of Falkenstein

Falkenstein Rock Formation (Thuringian Forest)

Falkenstein Rock Formation

Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter

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