Meisenstein Shelter – Aschhof Shelter loop from Ruhla
Meisenstein Shelter – Aschhof Shelter loop from Ruhla
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Meisenstein Shelter – Aschhof Shelter loop from Ruhla
03:43
12.8km
330m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 19, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
1.52 km
Königshäuschen Ruhla – Touringen Stamp Point No. 18
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1.53 km
Steep Königshäuschen Trail
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3.99 km
Alte Weinstraße Picnic Area
Highlight • Rest Area
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5.34 km
View of the Großer Inselsberg from the Meisenstein
Highlight • Viewpoint
From the perspective of many experts, the Meisenstein …
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5.40 km
Meisenstein Shelter
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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5.81 km
Picnic Area at Meisenstein
Highlight • Rest Area
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8.54 km
Shelter with a fire pit at the Thal Reservoir
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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11.4 km
Aschhof Shelter
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12.8 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.1 km
664 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.91 km
2.35 km
1.65 km
892 m
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Comments
The rustic hiking hut, which is lovingly run by the e.V. 'Wandern und Bergsteigen' Ruhla, will be taking its well-deserved winter break starting tomorrow. The home-baked cake tasted particularly good …
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As I am driving straight to Frankfurt, where Till and his band will once again be performing their musical works in the Deutsche Bank Park this evening, I only hiked this manageable loop near Thal today. I already knew some of the places, like the Meisenstein, but the weather was much …
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A highlight was the Meisenstein halfway along - a popular excursion and picnic spot with a view of the Inselsberg.
The circular route leads over the idyllically situated Königshäuschen, which is open on weekends from April onwards.
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