Gustav-Freytag-Stein Shelter – Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter loop from Nesselgrundwiese

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Gustav-Freytag-Stein Shelter – Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter loop from Nesselgrundwiese

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runners

Gustav-Freytag-Stein Shelter – Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter loop from Nesselgrundwiese

02:34

20.6km

360m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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35 m

Neue Ausspanne Trailhead and Historic Boundary Stone

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The „Neue Ausspanne“ is a central hub in the Thuringian Forest, where the state road L1028 between Schmalkalden and Tambach-Dietharz directly crosses the Rennsteig ridge trail. It is located at …

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1.16 km

Weidensuhlwiese Shelter

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There are always shelters of this kind in the area. This is on the edge of the forest and therefore not only offers protection from rain, snow and storm, but …

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1.58 km

Erich's Rest at Weidensuhl Meadow

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Another opportunity to rest, there is also a great view.

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3.31 km

Sperrhügel (882 m)

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When there were no e-bikes, that was a challenge

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10.3 km

Gustav-Freytag-Stein Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

One of the many snow and wind protected ways to take a break.

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13.6 km

Wachsenrasen Stone Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Namesake of the longest of the 3 trails.

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16.2 km

Neuhöfer Wiese shelter and rest area on the Rennsteig

Highlight • Cycleway

Located directly at the large intersection where several routes meet. From the intersection, you can head towards Schmalkalden/Struth-Helmershof, Tambach-Dietharz, Rotterode, etc.
A small bench and a larger seating area (table with benches) invite you to take a short break.

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20.1 km

Krämerod Observation Tower

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The Krämerod observation tower is located directly on the Rennsteig trail and offers impressive views over the Thuringian Forest. Although the view may be partially obscured by fast-growing spruce trees, the panoramic view remains worth seeing.

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20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

280 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

3.09 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 31 October

6°C

2°C

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Comments

June 21, 2025,4. Etappe Rennsteigstaffellauf 🏃‍♂️

I was able to have a new running experience 🏃‍♂️ thanks to the Wartburgsparkasse 🍀, for whom I was able to run the 4th stage of the Rennsteig relay race from the Neue Ausspanne to Oberhof ⛰️... Plenty of positive elevation gain, summer temperatures, and plenty of sunshine 🌞 certainly made it difficult for more than just me 🥵, and …

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