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Rennsteig Shelter – Eisfelder Resting Place loop from Masserberg

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Rennsteig Shelter – Eisfelder Resting Place loop from Masserberg

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Rennsteig Shelter – Eisfelder Resting Place loop from Masserberg

01:44

15.9km

200m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 11, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Start point

Bus stop

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992 m

Rennsteigwarte Observation Tower on Eselsberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you want to have the total Rennsteig overview: Here is your chance! The observation tower "Rennsteigwarte" stands on the donkey mountain and increases it by another 33 meters. 150 …

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1.07 km

Eselsberg (842 m)

Highlight • Summit

The Thuringian Forest is simply beautiful 😊.

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3.52 km

Rennsteig Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

It is quite possible to take a short break here. Shortly thereafter you can turn to Goldisthal.

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4.11 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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6.79 km

Forest Fruit Calendar in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Highlight • Rest Area

Those who find time for a short educational break can learn something about the fruits of the forest here

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13.4 km

Eselsgrund Shelter (791 m)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The way to the source of the Werra is always worthwhile👍🍀

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

1.12 km

492 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

2.45 km

1.14 km

511 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (750 m)

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Friday 26 June

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Rennsteig Shelter – Eisfelder Resting Place loop from Masserberg

Rennsteigwarte Observation Tower on Eselsberg

Eselsberg (842 m)

Rennsteig Shelter

Eisfelder Resting Place

Forest Fruit Calendar in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Eselsgrund Shelter (791 m)

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