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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen
Steinbach-Hallenberg

Violet fountain – Veilchenbrunnen Lodge loop from Ruppberg

Moderate

4.7

(24)

109

hikers

Violet fountain – Veilchenbrunnen Lodge loop from Ruppberg

02:07

7.58km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: June 11, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Start point

Parking

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28 m

Ruppberg Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

The Ruppberg is an 866 m above sea level. NHN high mountain in the Thuringian Forest.
It is located in the urban areas of Steinbach-Hallenberg and Zella-Mehlis in the Thuringian …

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78 m

Le Ruisseau Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Located behind a parking lot, a good starting point for many hiking trails

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944 m

Hundsrück Rest Area

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Just the right place for a break in the forest idyll.

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1.65 km

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3.83 km

Violet fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice little fountain with crystal clear, cool spring water. Right around the corner, a bench with a table invites you to linger. The children enjoy the freshly tapped water. And …

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4.04 km

Veilchenbrunnen Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Open Wed - Sun

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4.07 km

The fountain that gives it its name is approx. 250 m above the building.

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4.61 km

Even the strongest hiker needs a break sometimes 😙🍺

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7.58 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.18 km

379 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.16 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

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Sunday 5 July

21°C

11°C

57 %

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