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Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg – View of Schnett loop from Masserberg

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Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg – View of Schnett loop from Masserberg

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Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg – View of Schnett loop from Masserberg

01:44

21.3km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.50 km

Bench With View of Masserberg

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in place to rest with a view of Masserberg, at the end of March the small fir trees were decorated with Easter decorations

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3.14 km

Picnic area near the Rennsteigwarte observation tower

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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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3.30 km

Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg

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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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3.34 km

Turmbaude Masserberg and Rennsteig Watchtower

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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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6.36 km

View from the Rennsteig Cycle Path

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Unfortunately the forest does not look good anymore, a lot of damage caused by the bark beetle.

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8.27 km

View of the Thuringian Forest

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Coming from the source of the Werra, for example, the path leads along here in the direction of Waffenrod. The view and the view confirm again how beautiful our Thuringia is.

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10.6 km

View of Schnett

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Schnett and the Simmersberg can be seen clearly.

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12.7 km

Rennsteig Rest Area

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This beautiful seating area is located directly in front of the parking lot. You have a great view from there. The Grendel Circular Trail runs right past it.

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21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

2.43 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.47 km

7.47 km

2.33 km

2.04 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg – View of Schnett loop from Masserberg

Bench With View of Masserberg

Picnic area near the Rennsteigwarte observation tower

Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg

Turmbaude Masserberg and Rennsteig Watchtower

View from the Rennsteig Cycle Path

View of the Thuringian Forest

View of Schnett

Rennsteig Rest Area

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