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Rennsteig Grotto – Hubertusplatz Shelter loop from Hohe Sonne

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Wartburgkreis
Marksuhl

Rennsteig Grotto – Hubertusplatz Shelter loop from Hohe Sonne

Moderate

4.7

(31)

105

hikers

Rennsteig Grotto – Hubertusplatz Shelter loop from Hohe Sonne

02:25

8.57km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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253 m

Cursed Forest Sculpture on the Pummpälzweg

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful carving in the trunk

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2

1.12 km

Kneipp spa to cool your feet. 🤗

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2.56 km

Rennsteig Grotto

Highlight • Cave

The Rennsteig Grotto is a natural "shelter" slightly hidden, about 100 meters off the Rennsteig trail. Its rocky outcrop makes it an ideal viewing and resting spot, even in inclement weather.

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3.99 km

Jubelhain Trail Junction

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The Jubelhain right on the Rennsteig as a striking waypoint, branch towards the Alexander Tower, easily accessible on foot or by bike.

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4.76 km

Hubertusplatz Shelter

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According to the description, the forest and hunting lodge "Hubertushaus", which is also managed, once stood here.

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5.05 km

Toter Mann

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There was probably once a gallows here...

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5.51 km

We enjoyed using the Zollstock rest area.

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6.19 km

Kyrill Rest Area

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At the rest area there is an information board about Hurricane Kyrill, which raged in exactly this area.

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8.57 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.30 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.51 km

1.26 km

765 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Monday 12 October

12°C

3°C

43 %

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