Krämerod Observation Tower – View of the Rennsteig Meadows loop from Nesselgrundwiese

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Krämerod Observation Tower – View of the Rennsteig Meadows loop from Nesselgrundwiese

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Krämerod Observation Tower – View of the Rennsteig Meadows loop from Nesselgrundwiese

04:12

14.4km

380m

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 6, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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527 m

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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3.12 km

View of the Quarry in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

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There is no bench here so you can enjoy this great view in peace.

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3.73 km

View of the Rennsteig Meadows

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4.42 km

Bollwiese Water Fountain and Viewpoint (Touringen Stamp Station No. 310)

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An idyllic little resting place, which was allegedly created by hiking enthusiasts from the area. In addition to the source, there is a cozy seating area (table and benches) that …

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6.85 km

Struth-Helmershof Mountain Swimming Pool

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Cooling off after a strenuous hike? No problem. The refreshing mountain swimming pool "Struth-Helmershof" offers the perfect conditions for this in the summer months. Opening times: Monday - Sunday: 10:00 …

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7.76 km

Evangelical Church Struth-Helmersdorf

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The baroque village church in Struth-Helmershof (a district of Floh-Seligenthal in Thuringia) was built between 1765 and 1767 and is known for its ornate interior in the style of so-called …

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

1.54 km

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.91 km

4.11 km

1.80 km

858 m

696 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

9°C

3°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

July 7, 2024,Anreisewanderung von und nach Struth Hermershof

We took advantage of the day of arrival and did our first round. We also collected three touring stamps. Thuringia is rightly called the green heart of Germany. We will be exploring this area over the next few days...

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July 7, 2024,Thüringen

Our third and last week of vacation took place in Thuringia near Schmalkalden. After arriving in Struth-Helmershof we immediately set off. It was lovely to be in the forest again...

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June 19, 2025,Rundwanderweg Struth-Helmershof - Rennsteig 🕹️

Today I was looking for peace and shade. The stamp tour leads from Struth-Helmershof up to the Rennsteig and back again. The paths are mostly easy to walk and mostly shady. The tour passes beautiful mountain meadows, and the forests seem to be in better condition than elsewhere. I realized again how beautiful our homeland is.

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July 20, 2024,🌞🌳Bollwiese🌿 - Strüther Tränktröge💦 - Brückenfelsen🥾💚 🔁 von Struth-Helmershof

Since it was supposed to be really hot today 🥵, I set off early for the Thuringian Forest. So I set off shortly after 8 a.m. at a pleasant 18°C from the small park near the church in Struth-Helmershof. The basis for my tour can be found here tourenportal-thueringer-wald.de/de/tour/wanderung/rundwanderweg-struth-helmershof-rennsteig/54123508
. However, I changed the route a little for myself. At …

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February 17, 2025,Rundwanderweg Struth-Helmershof - Rennsteig (Touringen Stempel 309, 310, 311)

According to the Touringen brochure, the tour starts at the mountain swimming pool in Struth-Helmersdorf. However, if you download the tour using the QR code from Komoot, the tour starts at the church in Struth-Helmersdorf. However, there are only a few parking spaces there (church or cemetery for a maximum of 2 hours).
I parked at the mountain swimming pool.

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September 1, 2024,Rundwanderweg Struth-Helmershof - Rennsteig (Touringen Stempel 309, 310, 311)

Today, after visiting the polling station, we headed to Struth-Helmershof in the Thuringian Forest. A circular walk around the picturesque town should earn us three stamps. The starting point was the large car park at the mountain swimming pool there. The walk was initially a steady but moderate 4km uphill on wide paths, lined with beautiful mountain meadows and pastures …

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December 29, 2024,Wanderung

A beautiful Sunday round in sunshine, icy cold and fog. A few more stamps are now in the book. 😁
There was also something to eat and drink at the mountain rescue hut "Am Sperrhügel".

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