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Former Slate Quarry Ramsthal – View of the Franconian Forest loop from Piesau

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Thuringia

Former Slate Quarry Ramsthal – View of the Franconian Forest loop from Piesau

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Former Slate Quarry Ramsthal – View of the Franconian Forest loop from Piesau

02:28

9.29km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Restaurant

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189 m

Former Slate Quarry Ramsthal

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Discontinued slate quarry with information panels.

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291 m

Rest Area at Griffelschiefer Quarry

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Never seen. Was very interesting.

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529 m

View of the Franconian Forest and Fichtel Mountains

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Now that all the trees are gone, the view is outstanding. The forest gets a chance for a fresh start.

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1.03 km

Trinius Junction

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Here several hiking trails cross the Rennsteig. The trip to the Triniusblick is recommended.

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2.36 km

View of the Franconian Forest

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Great view of the Franconian Forest and a large bench.

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3.22 km

Memorial to the Fallen Wintersport Athletes of Ernstthal

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After the First World War, the Thuringian Winter Sports Association inaugurated a memorial for their more than 300 dead on September 4, 1921. This was followed by the memorial competitions, …

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4.83 km

Ernstthal Summer Toboggan Run

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The fun on the summer toboggan run with a total length of 1.3 km begins with the ascent. Over a length of 520 m, the sledge is pulled backwards with …

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9.27 km

A-Frame Cabins at Brand

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Small roofed houses are located in Brand, a tiny hamlet on the Rennsteig.

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9.29 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.52 km

413 m

258 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

4.35 km

309 m

194 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (770 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

25°C

14°C

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Former Slate Quarry Ramsthal – View of the Franconian Forest loop from Piesau

Former Slate Quarry Ramsthal

Rest Area at Griffelschiefer Quarry

View of the Franconian Forest and Fichtel Mountains

Trinius Junction

View of the Franconian Forest

Memorial to the Fallen Wintersport Athletes of Ernstthal

Ernstthal Summer Toboggan Run

A-Frame Cabins at Brand

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