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Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga – Start of the Rennsteig loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga – Start of the Rennsteig loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga – Start of the Rennsteig loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

02:04

27.8km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 597 m for 259 m

After 7.17 km for 53 m

After 19.8 km for 53 m

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Start point

Train Station

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170 m

Blankenstein (Saale) – Start or End Point of the Rennsteig

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Blankenstein is known as the start and end point of the 168.3 km (historical length) Rennsteig as one of the best known and most important long-distance hiking trails in Europe. …

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726 m

Ziegelhütte Viewpoint

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From here you have a beautiful view of the Saale valley and the Wiedeturm.

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2.40 km

Grace Church, Blankenberg

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The Gnadenkirche has a very young history, the foundation stone was only laid in 1860 and it was inaugurated in 1862. It was built in the neo-Romanesque style in the …

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7.99 km

Schloß Rudolphstein

Castle

14.5 km

View of Hirschberg an der Saale

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I really liked this place.

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14.7 km

Former Border Crossing Hirschberg (Thuringia–Bavaria)

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Formerly a restricted area, today the Thü-Bay federal state crossing

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22.0 km

Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga

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Viewing platform with a wonderful view of the Saale valley. Pavilion with display boards and table sets for a cozy rest. Great place.

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22.4 km

Dorfteich

Lake

26.9 km

Start of the Rennsteig

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Absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend eating the sausages or other items there. Parking is plentiful and free.

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27.2 km

Selbitz Bridge (Rennsteig Trail Endpoint)

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Selbitz, a few meters before it flows into the Saale. The Selbitz used to be the border river between the GDR and the Federal Republic …

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27.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

6.45 km

4.83 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

3.41 km

2.54 km

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga – Start of the Rennsteig loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

Blankenstein (Saale) – Start or End Point of the Rennsteig

Ziegelhütte Viewpoint

Grace Church, Blankenberg

View of Hirschberg an der Saale

Former Border Crossing Hirschberg (Thuringia–Bavaria)

Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga

Start of the Rennsteig

Selbitz Bridge (Rennsteig Trail Endpoint)

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