Itinerary at a glance

Picturesque places like the Werraquelle (source of the Werra River) and the Drachenschlucht (Dragon's Gorge) complement the greenery of the Thuringian Forest. The tour takes you to the Sommerrodelbahn (summer toboggan run) in Ernstthal and to the midpoint of the Rennsteig trail, where a museum awaits those interested in its history.

Explore Luther city Eisenach with its fortress during a stroll through the city.

Short train journey to Hörschel. In accordance with old tradition, this is the trailhead of the Rennsteig trail. The route takes you into the little mountain town of Ruhla, renowned for its historic watch manufacturing tradition. You continue on tranquil paths via the ‚Hohe Sonne’ and reach Ruhla-Ascherbrück. We definitely recommend a detour to the impressive dragon gorge.

Past Ruhlaer Häuschen you walk to mountain Großer Inselsberg, which measures 912 m at his highest point. From there a steep climb is awaiting you, but you will be rewarded with a fabulous view. This popular section leads down to Grenzwiese, Dreiherrenstein and on to Ebertswiese with its mountain meadows and lakes.

You start at 730 m above sea level and walk comfortable across the Rennsteig through the Thuringia Forest, past Krämerrod and Wachsenrasen, and on to the climatic health resort Oberhof. In the near, the Grenzadler, a centuries-old landmark is awaiting you, today it is marking the DKB-skiing arena. The popular winter sports resort is inviting you for relaxation and offers many wellness treatments for tired legs.

Other variations of this tour

3 Hikers on a forest path with mossy rocks on the Rennsteig trail

Guido Werner - Thüringer Tourismus GmbH

Rennsteig Trail, Eisenach – Neuhaus

8 Days

9 ratings

Guido Werner - Thüringer Tourismus GmbH

Rennsteig Trail, Eisenach – Blankenstein

11 Days

8 ratings

Enchanting view at the Thueringer Forest

Thüringer Tourismus GmbH - Guido Werner

Thueringer Tourismus GmbH - Guido Werner

Thüringer Tourismus GmbH - Martin Kirchner

Thüringer Tourismus GmbH - Guido Werner

Route information

Walking

The level of the hiking tour is easy to medium. You walk mainly on good walking paths and ridgeways, which offer beautiful views as well as in silent and untouched nature. If you are in a good shape the daily tours can be managed without difficulties.

Prices & Dates

Category: beautiful 3*** hotels, guesthouses and pensions

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Services

Included

Accommodation as already mentioned
Breakfast
Luggage transfer
Transfers according to program
1 Train fare Eisenach - Hörschel
1 Rennsteig Hikingpass
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
Service-Hotline

Optional extras

Return transfer to Eisenach (min. 2 people), costs per person from Oberhof EUR 99, reservation required, payable locally.

Information

Arrival / Parking / Departure

By train to Eisenach and a short walk (approx. 10 minutes) to the hotel.
Frankfurt airport
Car park: limited number of hotel car park, approx. from EUR 7 per day, no reservation required. Free car park near the hotel or public parking garage for approx. EUR 70 per week.
Back to the starting point by train or bus, duration approx. 2 hours from Oberhof.

Things to note

Minimum number of participants: 2 people
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
This tour is a partner tour.