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Vesser Spring – Vessertal Circular Trail loop from Wegscheide

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Vesser Spring – Vessertal Circular Trail loop from Wegscheide

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Vesser Spring – Vessertal Circular Trail loop from Wegscheide

02:52

10.2km

220m

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: March 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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910 m

Vesser Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The source of the Vesser river is located at an altitude of 790 metres below the Wegscheide hiking car park, southwest of the Grosser Eisenberg (907 m) near Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig.

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2.09 km

Ten Ponds

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The ponds to the left of the hiking trail are terraced. There is a shelter next to it, so you can take a refreshing footbath. There is a drainpipe at …

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2.85 km

Vessertal Circular Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Vessertal is simply fantastic.

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6.91 km

Adlersberg Mountain Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice excursion destination with regional catering 🍀👍

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6.93 km

Adlersberg Observation Tower

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The Adlersberg, easily accessible from all directions, offers variety. A hut with drinks and simple dishes, the tower with a view or the playground for the children. A detour is always worthwhile.

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8.03 km

Potsdamer Platz (Thuringian Forest)

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Rest area near the crossroads

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9.15 km

Shelter at Neuhäuser Hügel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful refuge on the way between the mare's house and the crossroads

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10.1 km

Wegscheide Trail Junction

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A hub that offers so many possibilities that you can always go somewhere else and come ☝️ large parking lot available

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.48 km

571 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.95 km

1.17 km

571 m

411 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

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Friday 15 May

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