Rennstieg, Ridge trail in Thuringian Forest, Germany
The Rennsteig extends 169 kilometers through central Germany, connecting Eisenach to Blankenstein while maintaining elevations between 500 and 970 meters.
First documented in 1330, the Rennsteig marked the territorial border between the Duchy of Franconia and the Landgraviate of Thuringia during medieval times.
The trail features 1300 historical boundary stones from the 18th century, including notable markers called Dreiherrensteine indicating territorial divisions.
Hikers find shelter structures every 5 to 10 kilometers along the path, with clear white R symbols marking the entire route for navigation.
The Rennsteig crosses the watershed of three major German river systems - Weser, Elbe, and Rhine - at Dreistromstein near Siegmundsburg.
GPS coordinates: 51.20546,10.32281
Latest update: May 15, 2025 08:27
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