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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Obermaßfeld-Grimmenthal

Grenzbuche Junction – Cotta Hut loop from Grimmenthal

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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Obermaßfeld-Grimmenthal

Grenzbuche Junction – Cotta Hut loop from Grimmenthal

Moderate

5.0

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2

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Grenzbuche Junction – Cotta Hut loop from Grimmenthal

04:38

15.8km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.02 km

Grenzbuche Junction

Highlight • Trail

There are several large mighty beeches on this square. It is a crossroads from which hiking trails lead in different directions.

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6.58 km

Meininger Muschelkalk Area Nature Trail Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

The boards along the circular route are extremely informative

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6.63 km

Cotta Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Half-open shelter not far from the Bakunin hut. It was erected in 1966 in honor of Heinrich Cotta. Cotta came from Zillbach near Wasungen and is considered the founder of modern forestry.

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8.83 km

Helenenhöhe Hiking Car Park

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The Helenenhöhe hiking car park offers plenty of space, lots of signposts and general information.

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9.16 km

View of Meiningen from Donopskuppe Ruins

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The ruins were overgrown for many years. Since the removal of the dense vegetation, the ruins have become an eye-catching feature in the city center and a worthwhile destination offering excellent views over the city.

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9.58 km

Donopskuppe Water Reservoir

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful 19th century water container. This is really nice utility architecture! 👍

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11.5 km

Werra-Burgen-Steig trail sign at Weißer Stein

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is on the white stone

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13.9 km

War Memorial in the Thuringian Forest

Highlight • Monument

Monument to fallen in the war

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15.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.33 km

4.31 km

2.82 km

371 m

Surfaces

5.97 km

4.10 km

3.11 km

2.41 km

186 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

23°C

12°C

16 %

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