Ebertswiese Mountain Meadow – Great Inselsberg loop from Oberhof

Mountain biking trails

Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Oberhof

Ebertswiese Mountain Meadow – Great Inselsberg loop from Oberhof

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Ebertswiese Mountain Meadow – Great Inselsberg loop from Oberhof

06:11

64.8km

1,210m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.32 km

Oberhof Winter Sports Center

Highlight • Rest Area

I was here on February 10, 2023, for the women's sprint. You have to experience it for yourself. A fantastic facility, and the atmosphere here is fantastic. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who make this possible every year. I was able to witness Denise Hermann-Wick run to the World Sprint Gold Medal. Very, very nice.

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8.46 km

Hoher Schorn Observation Tower View

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About half of the Rennsteig is this beautiful vantage point. Always worth a break!

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15.6 km

Krämerod Observation Tower

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The Krämerod observation tower is located directly on the Rennsteig trail and offers impressive views over the Thuringian Forest. Although the view may be partially obscured by fast-growing spruce trees, the panoramic view remains worth seeing.

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19.8 km

Ebertswiese Mountain Meadow

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The Ebertswiese on the heights of the Thuringian Forest is one of the most beautiful places in the world with its enchanting flora and ideal rest and relaxation options. If you are there, you should definitely take a detour to the mountain lake at the Ebertswiese.

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23.9 km

View from Spießbergturm

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Great view over the Thuringian Forest, the Thuringian Basin and as far as the Rhön.

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31.7 km

Great Inselsberg

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The island mountain near Bad Tabarz is a kind of sacred ground for mountain bike downhill riders. Because here took place 25 years ago (as of 2018) the first downhill race in Germany. Although a bit different than we know it today - a typical death-descent downhill track from that time would probably no longer worry even a marathon bikers worry lines on the forehead. But at that time it was blatant, what started up here on Inselsberg and today can be driven down to Bad Tabarz as a fun trail. By the way: There is still a downhill race here, but thanks to the new route, it has a lot to offer.

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33.9 km

Mountain Pass

38.8 km

Heuberghaus

Mountain Pass

44.2 km

View of the Spitter Quarry

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Beautiful view of the quarry with the lake and over the Thuringian Forest.👍🏻

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53.2 km

Rennsteig Cycle Path

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Just great at anytime

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64.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.8 km

3.31 km

1.05 km

517 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.3 km

7.04 km

3.02 km

2.11 km

1.06 km

249 m

Elevation

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Highest point (900 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

11°C

4°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 22, 2023,Rennsteig Teil 2: Vom Kleinen Inselberg zum Rondell Oberhof und zurück

The weather fairy predicted hurricane-like squalls with a lot of rain. But there was no sign of it until I got home. Then it started. The parking lot on the small Inselberg seems to be free during the week. There was no one anywhere who wanted to collect the 4 euros. The S2 trail over the large Jagdberg turned out …

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April 22, 2023,Inselsberg und Schmalwasser

The shortcut on the Inselsberg has a 25 to 30% increase, so it should be dry and a suitable translation is recommended. Otherwise just take the road...

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