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Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Elgersburg

Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Elgersburg

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Germany
Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Elgersburg

Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Elgersburg

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Highest Point of the Rennsteig – Lütsche Reservoir loop from Elgersburg

03:48

44.3km

870m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: September 10, 2026

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After 33.5 km for 484 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

555 m

Elgersburg Castle

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In the castle you can stop in, stay overnight and also rent the hall

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13.3 km

Mountain Pass

Mountain Pass

3

14.6 km

Neue Gehlberger Hütte on Schneekopf

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The Neue Gehlberger Hütte is located on the 978-meter-high Schneekopf mountain and is the highest-altitude serviced hut in Thuringia. It offers a cozy hiking hostel with shared rooms and a restaurant serving traditional Thuringian cuisine.

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4

14.7 km

Schneekopf Summit and Observation Tower (Thuringia Stamp Point No. 68)

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At 978 meters, the Schneekopf is the second highest elevation in Thuringia after the Großer Beerberg (983 meters). From here you can enjoy magnificent views all around. Visiting the top …

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5

18.0 km

Highest Point of the Rennsteig

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The highest point is a must when you are in the vicinity. An even better view is only a few meters further along the path along the viewing platform.

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6

25.3 km

Rennsteig trail marker near Oberhof

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Especially in spring, the colors are so full, every activity is twice as much fun!

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7

28.0 km

Oberhof Winter Sports Center

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Oberhof is known as a German winter sports center. The sports of biathlon, luge or bobsleigh, cross-country skiing and the Nordic combination are particularly popular here. The city lives from tourism (Wikipedia).

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32.7 km

Lütsche Reservoir

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Nestled in the beautiful nature of the Thuringian Forest lies the Lütschetalsperre. Around the reservoir, you can cycle and repeatedly enjoy the breathtaking view of the lake and the wooded …

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33.3 km

View of the Lütsche Reservoir

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Beautiful view from the dam over the entire Lütsche reservoir.

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44.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

12.1 km

6.90 km

1.09 km

187 m

159 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

17.8 km

5.64 km

826 m

606 m

161 m

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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4°C

12 %

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