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Circular hiking trail - Frauenwald - Thuringian Forest
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Hoher Stein - View of SchmiedefeldPhoto: Thüringer Wald
This circular trail with its natural character occupies a special place among the hiking trails in the Thuringian Forest.
The circular trail leads through Germany's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and impresses with its unique natural beauty in the Thuringian Forest.
The tour first leads to the barbecue area Schwarzwasser. This can be used after registering at the tourist information office. It is located on the Schwarzwasserwiese, a mountain meadow rich in flowers. The trail continues via the Gersheit to the Lenkrund café. Here it is possible to stop for a break. The trail then continues to the Frauenwald monument, the stag, via the Meisenhügel to Allzunah. The old railway embankment is a very good place to walk. Along the Rennsteig, past the Hotel Rennsteigh/Bunker Museum (refreshments available), you reach Fritz-Arno-Wagner-Strasse via Heimig.
Author’s recommendation
A visit to the house "Am Hohen Stein" in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig is an experience for the whole family.
Track types
Rest stops
Waldcafé & Restaurant "Lenkgrund"Gasthaus Waldfrieden
Bunkermuseum Frauenwald
Bahnhof Rennsteig
Safety information
Please be aware of the dangers typical of the forest and follow the instructions of the ThüringenForst staff. Always bear in mind that you are not only in a nature reserve, but even in a biosphere reserve. The use of open fires is strictly prohibited in the entire area of the Vessertal. Disposing of rubbish is also only permitted at designated places (rest areas with rubbish bins).
Tips and hints
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Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Starting point: Fritz-Arno-Wagner-Stra;e - Schwarzwasser - Gersheit - Schwarzwasserweg - Lenkgrund (refreshments) - Monument Frauenwald - Meisenhügel - Allzunah - Alter Bahndamm - Hotel Rennsteighöhe/Bunkermuseum (refreshments) - Rennsteig car park - Heimig - Fritz-Arno-Wagner-Stra;e
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig can be reached by bus from Ilmenau (line 300 IOV) or from Suhl (line K towards Vesser). To plan your journey, please use this link to the Deustchen Bahn travel planner:
Journey to Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
.Just specify your desired travel date and starting point.
Special: You can reach the circular hiking trail on weekends in an environmentally friendly way with the RennsteigShuttle and RennsteigBus (line 300): Erfurt-Ilmenau-Bahnhof Rennsteig and continue by bus from Rennsteigkreuzung to Schmiedefeld, also the Schleusingen - Schmiedefeld line with the WerraBus (line 202).
By road
Coming from the A71, take exit 16 (Ilmenau West) and continue on the L3004 towards Ilmenau. Continue through the town and follow the L3004 towards Stützerbach / Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig. At the Rennsteig junction, continue straight on towards Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig / Suhl. You will reach the town via Alte Ilmenauer Straße / Fritz-Arno-Wagner-Straße / Brunnenstraße / Suhler Chaussee.
Coming from the A73, take exit 4 (Schleusingen) and continue on the L3004 towards Hinternah-Schleusingerneundorf-Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig. You reach the starting point via Engertalstraße / Fritz-Arno-Wagner-Straße / Brunnenstraße / Suhler Chaussee.
Parking
Use the parking spaces at the Schmiedefeld Tourist Information Centre or the car park opposite the Kummer butcher's shop (Google NAV point).
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Book recommendation by the author
Tour tips, local map and hiking maps available at the Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig tourist information centre
- Open daily 10 am - 6 pm
Author’s map recommendations
Tour tips, local map and hiking maps available at the Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig tourist information centre
- open daily 10 am - 6 pm
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Equipment
- Sturdy shoes
- rainwear
- First aid kit
- GPS device or smartphone
- Getter reserve
Localization
Statistics
- 7 Waypoints
- 7 Waypoints
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