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Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Elgersburg

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Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Elgersburg

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Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Elgersburg

03:48

44.4km

870m

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: June 14, 2026

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After 33.6 km for 484 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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555 m

Elgersburg Castle

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In the castle you can stop in, stay overnight and also rent the hall

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13.4 km

Mountain Pass

14.8 km

Schneekopf Summit and Observation Tower (Thuringia Stamp Point No. 68)

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At 978 meters, the Schneekopf is the second highest elevation in Thuringia after the Großer Beerberg (983 meters). From here you can enjoy magnificent views all around. Visiting the top …

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Highest Point of the Rennsteig

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The highest point is a must when you are in the vicinity. An even better view is only a few meters further along the path along the viewing platform.

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25.3 km

Rennsteig trail marker near Oberhof

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Especially in spring, the colors are so full, every activity is twice as much fun!

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25.6 km

Grenzadler Oberhof

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The old Prussian landmark today gives its name to the whole plateau. Here you have to stay for a moment!

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28.0 km

Oberhof is known as a German winter sports center. The sports of biathlon, luge or bobsleigh, cross-country skiing and the Nordic combination are particularly popular here. The city lives from tourism (Wikipedia).

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32.8 km

Lütsche Reservoir

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Nestled in the beautiful nature of the Thuringian Forest lies the Lütschetalsperre. Around the reservoir, you can cycle and repeatedly enjoy the breathtaking view of the lake and the wooded …

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33.4 km

View of the Lütsche Reservoir

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Beautiful view from the dam over the entire Lütsche reservoir.

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44.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

12.7 km

6.97 km

1.09 km

222 m

187 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

18.6 km

5.36 km

826 m

606 m

157 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

22°C

13°C

60 %

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Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Elgersburg

Elgersburg Castle

Schneekopf Summit and Observation Tower (Thuringia Stamp Point No. 68)

Highest Point of the Rennsteig

Rennsteig trail marker near Oberhof

Grenzadler Oberhof

Oberhof Winter Sports Center

Lütsche Reservoir

View of the Lütsche Reservoir

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