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Hildburghausen
Sachsenbrunn

Thuringian Forest Nature Park – Rennsteig loop from Friedrichshöhe

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Germany
Thuringia
Hildburghausen
Sachsenbrunn

Thuringian Forest Nature Park – Rennsteig loop from Friedrichshöhe

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4.7

(3)

18

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Thuringian Forest Nature Park – Rennsteig loop from Friedrichshöhe

01:13

4.62km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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14 m

Thuringian Forest Nature Park

Highlight • Forest

The nature park includes some of the most beautiful corners of the Thuringian Forest, right up to the slate mountains. Just look at the map and pick out places to visit. The nature park center is in Friedrichshöhe.

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91 m

Moor Educational Trail Friedrichshöhe

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

In the highlands of the Thuringian Forest, small, small-scale raised bogs can be found. High rainfall on water-impermeable soils create dizzying areas where rain bogs form. They form very special …

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3

1.10 km

The circular route around the picturesque Friedrichshöhe is not new. I have walked it many times on various tours. I will just let the highlights along the route speak for themselves.

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4

1.10 km

Rennsteig

Highlight • Trail

Well-developed and accessible hiking trail.

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5

1.13 km

A nice starting point for a tour around Friedrichshöhe or further towards Masserberg or Siegmundsburg. Also a nice rest area with parking space for the car. There is also an interesting organic toilet there.

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6

2.47 km

Soldiers' Graves on the Rennsteig

Highlight • Historical Site

It's so peaceful up here today. In the last days of the war in 1945, we probably took part in combat operations. The tombs commemorate this.

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7

2.51 km

Even the strongest hiker needs a break sometimes 😋

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4.62 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.78 km

1.75 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.24 km

1.57 km

723 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 18 October

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