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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Herleshausen

View of Wartburg – Rennsteig Trail loop from Herleshausen

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Herleshausen

View of Wartburg – Rennsteig Trail loop from Herleshausen

Moderate

4.3

(4)

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View of Wartburg – Rennsteig Trail loop from Herleshausen

02:24

31.3km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 42 m for 44 m

After 31.3 km for 44 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.04 km

View of Brandenburg Castle Ruins

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Beautiful view of the castle ruins of Brandenburg👍

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1.62 km

Memorial 'From Confinement to Freedom' at the Former Inner German Border

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At the Werra bridge between Lauchröden and Herleshausen you can experience a piece of German history.

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1.63 km

View of Brandenburg Castle Ruins near Lauchröden

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Amazing two-castle ruins, definitely worth a visit!

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8.65 km

Schloss Oberellen

Castle

9.76 km

Viking Weather Station Rest Area

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A very nicely laid out rest and relaxation area with a "Viking weather office" 😊 Not immediately visible from the path and somewhat hidden, but very beautiful!

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12.0 km

Römingteiche

Lake

19.7 km

View of Wartburg

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Unfortunately it was a bit hazy. In good weather, the view from here on the castle is sensational.

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20.2 km

Vachaer Stein Pass

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Hiking car park at the Vachaer Stein. From here you can start beautiful hikes.

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23.1 km

Rennsteig Trail

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Nice area for mountain biking

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24.0 km

Rennsteig Border Gate

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The times of German division can still be read here.

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31.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

5.15 km

3.68 km

399 m

319 m

213 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.80 km

7.28 km

5.89 km

5.84 km

3.38 km

175 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

23°C

8°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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