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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Altersbach

Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter – View of Rotterode loop from Altersbach

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Altersbach

Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter – View of Rotterode loop from Altersbach

Hard

5.0

(5)

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Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter – View of Rotterode loop from Altersbach

02:26

24.5km

530m

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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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.34 km

Viewpoint

9.22 km

Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Namesake of the longest of the 3 trails.

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10.4 km

Original Rennsteig Trail

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Beautiful flowing trail with forest floor, a section of the original Rennsteig. Please be considerate of hikers.

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11.8 km

Rotteröder Höhe Junction on the Rennsteig

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Nice refuge to catch your breath and to take a break

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12.5 km

View of Neuhöfer Wiese

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12.9 km

Neuhöfer Wiese 606.6 m Above Sea Level

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806.6 m above sea level, the climb is worth it.

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22.5 km

View of Rotterode

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Another nice rest area right on the road.

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24.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

3.51 km

1.34 km

637 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

3.51 km

1.34 km

Elevation

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Tuesday 30 June

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Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter – View of Rotterode loop from Altersbach

Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter

Original Rennsteig Trail

Rotteröder Höhe Junction on the Rennsteig

View of Neuhöfer Wiese

Neuhöfer Wiese 606.6 m Above Sea Level

View of Rotterode

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