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Germany
Thuringia
Wartburgkreis
Ruhla

Steinbach ski jump – Messerweg Trail loop from Ruhla

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Wartburgkreis
Ruhla

Steinbach ski jump – Messerweg Trail loop from Ruhla

Hard

4.8

(49)

121

hikers

Steinbach ski jump – Messerweg Trail loop from Ruhla

06:45

23.2km

590m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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6.08 km

Rolandseck

Forest

2

14.9 km

Steinbach Market Square

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3

16.1 km

Steinbach ski jump

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The ski jumping legend Helmut Recknagel from Steinbach-Hallenberg still holds the hill record of 79 meters.

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16.2 km

Beautiful little valley at the old Steinbach ski jump.

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16.2 km

There have been grinding workshops in the Schleifkotengrund near Steinbach since the 17th century. However, only the remains of the buildings can still be seen in which the pre-machined knife …

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16.4 km

Ruins of a grinding stone, Touringen stamp site 1

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17.0 km

Rest Area at Schleifkote

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Nice rest area with interesting things

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18.4 km

Messerweg Trail

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The Messerweg is a beautiful circular hiking trail.

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22.4 km

Ruhla Ski Jump

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The ski jumps from Ruhla, cross-country trails in winter, easily accessible on foot or by bike in summer and ideal for a rest.

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23.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

4.71 km

4.46 km

868 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

5.01 km

2.87 km

1.05 km

396 m

136 m

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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