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Neustadt am Rennsteig

Eisfelder Resting Place – Blessberg Observation Tower loop from Neustadt am Rennsteig

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Germany

Thuringia

Ilm-Kreis

Neustadt am Rennsteig

Eisfelder Resting Place – Blessberg Observation Tower loop from Neustadt am Rennsteig

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Eisfelder Resting Place – Blessberg Observation Tower loop from Neustadt am Rennsteig

04:03

51.5km

860m

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: July 2, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.92 km

Picnic area near the Rennsteigwarte observation tower

Highlight • Rest Area

One of many opportunities to rest, but the walk to the tower hut is worth it. There's cold beer there.

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12.6 km

Eisfelder Resting Place

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Here you can relax. That's why the place is not called that way. The name goes back to the coachmen who once maneuvered their heavy wagons over the Rennsteig. Here, …

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18.5 km

Werra Spring Siegmundsburg

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice tour up Neumannsgrund and back via Siegmundsburg with a nice descent

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18.6 km

Southern Werra Spring

Highlight • River

On the way to the Bleßberg you can pass by there.

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23.0 km

Blessberg Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the observation tower on the Bleßberg you have a breathtaking view over the Thuringian Forest, as far as Franconia and the Fichtelgebirge. After the ascent to the observation deck, …

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27.1 km

Märter Lein

Mountain Pass

36.5 km

Werra Raft Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Werra River is fed by two springs and flows through Germany's geographical center. A variety of wonderful spots await the leisurely stroller along the riverside paths.

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41.8 km

Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view is magnificent - and so is the opportunity (except on Mondays) to have a meal right next door. Everything from roasts, cakes and beer to coffee is available.

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41.8 km

Turmbaude Masserberg and Rennsteig Watchtower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you can get a cool drink, something to eat, a coffee or, depending on what is on offer, homemade cake. The tower right next to it is a worthwhile …

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51.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

21.8 km

6.04 km

1.16 km

325 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

15.2 km

6.88 km

146 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 11 July

25°C

11°C

22 %

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Comments

September 9, 2021,Von Gießübel zum Bleßberg und zurück 09.2021 15:17

Our tour took us today via Masserberg and Friedrichshöhe to Bleßberg and back. In Masserberg we climbed the observation tower. You could see quite a long way. The paths were also easy to drive.

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Eisfelder Resting Place – Blessberg Observation Tower loop from Neustadt am Rennsteig

Picnic area near the Rennsteigwarte observation tower

Eisfelder Resting Place

Werra Spring Siegmundsburg

Southern Werra Spring

Blessberg Observation Tower

Werra Raft Pond

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