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Steep Trail to Altvaterturm – Altvaterturm loop from Ludwigsstadt

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Upper Franconia

Steep Trail to Altvaterturm – Altvaterturm loop from Ludwigsstadt

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Steep Trail to Altvaterturm – Altvaterturm loop from Ludwigsstadt

02:09

27.0km

480m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 44 m for 40 m

After 27.0 km for 40 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

459 m

Old Railway Bridge Ludwigsstadt

Highlight • Bridge

A good alternative for those who want to save a few meters in altitude on the Eisenberg - simply follow the Lutherweg if you want to go to Ebersdorf

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2

3.18 km

Ludscht Quarry

Highlight • Structure

3

5.51 km

Loquitz Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Loquitz Viaduct is probably the only arched bridge made of diabase and slate in the world.
On the border between Bavaria and Thuringia, the Ludwigsstadt - Lehesten route, which …

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4

8.70 km

Lehesten Portal Rest Area on the Rennsteig

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The Rennsteig hiking and cycling path come together here.

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5

15.3 km

Steep Trail to Altvaterturm

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Shortcut through the forest to or from the Alvater Tower. Very steep !!! but gaudi makes them go up and / or down.

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6

15.4 km

Wetzstein Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The building used to be the guardhouse of the NVA troops, who monitored southern German airspace from the Wetzstein. Today the Wetzsteinhütte is a small restaurant and hikers can stop in. Open on Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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7

15.6 km

Altvaterturm

Highlight • Viewpoint

The tower is located on the Wetzstein hill.
A circular hiking trail to Staatsbruch Lehesten also runs here.

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8

15.7 km

Altvaterturm Stamp Station (Schiefergebirgs Trophy)

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An impressive building.
Stamping point is at the foot of the tower.

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B

27.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

6.06 km

1.86 km

221 m

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.81 km

8.80 km

4.20 km

3.83 km

1.14 km

259 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Saturday 17 October

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6°C

17 %

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