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Treppenstein – Kreuzwiese Shelter loop from Winterstein

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Landkreis Gotha

Waltershausen

Treppenstein – Kreuzwiese Shelter loop from Winterstein

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Treppenstein – Kreuzwiese Shelter loop from Winterstein

02:23

8.20km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.69 km

Treppenstein

Highlight • Climb

The path from Winterstein is a dream in itself, and all hiking trails should be like that in my opinion.
The picturesque stone is easy to climb from above, the …

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2.28 km

View of Großer Inselsberg

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2.92 km

View of the Thuringian Forest

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3.49 km

Kreuzwiese Shelter

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Kreuzwiese above the Eichgraben, on the way from Fischbach to Inselsberg, beautifully situated mountain meadow with shelter and wonderful view to Hörselsberg.

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3.79 km

View Towards Hörselberg

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nice view into the distance

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4.38 km

Schauinsland Viewpoint (Fischereiland Bench)

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The vantage point "Schauinsland" at Dr. Ing. Heinrich-Hoffmann panoramic circular walk offers hikers a great view over the ridges of the Thuringian Forest. With start and finish at the hiking …

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4.56 km

Plattenbruch am Hübel Geological Natural Monument

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Old quarry with very interesting rock formations and information board.

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7.22 km

Schweinstränke Rest Area

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The pig trough on the moonlight path between Fischbach and Winterstein is identified by a bridge. The animals of the forest often gather at the brook for drinking at night.

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8.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.46 km

1.10 km

1.04 km

308 m

294 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

2.66 km

717 m

666 m

546 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 6 September

24°C

11°C

10 %

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Treppenstein – Kreuzwiese Shelter loop from Winterstein

Treppenstein

View of Großer Inselsberg

View of the Thuringian Forest

Kreuzwiese Shelter

View Towards Hörselberg

Schauinsland Viewpoint (Fischereiland Bench)

Plattenbruch am Hübel Geological Natural Monument

Schweinstränke Rest Area

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