Stage 1 of 7 · Rennsteig
Hörschel → Luthers Entführungsstelle
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- Klinzingshütte· unstaffed hut km 23 · 250 m from the line
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Hörschel
Start
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24.4 km remaining
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Water
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Drinking Water
Water
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Drinking Water
Water
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Water
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Drinking Water + Shelter
Water · Shelter
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Water
1.5 km
Schlossbrunnen
Water
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02
About 23 min in
22.9 km remaining
+727 m remaining
Hut
23.1 km
Klinzingshütte
Mountain hut
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02
About 5h 58m in
1.3 km remaining
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Finish
24.4 km
Luthers Entführungsstelle
Finish
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Getting Here
Hörschel (bus stop)
126m from trailhead · ~2 min walk
Getting Out
Luthers Entführungsstelle (bus stop)
310m from trail end · ~4 min walk
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hörschel → km 8.1 (387m) 199–431m | 8.1 km | +270m / -82m | 2h 08m | 📈 Climbing |
km 8.1 (387m) → km 16.3 (465m) 379–476m | 8.1 km | +179m / -101m | 1h 59m | 📈 Climbing |
km 16.3 (465m) → Luthers Entführungsstelle 465–700m | 8.1 km | +292m / -69m | 2h 09m | 📈 Climbing |
| Total | 24.4 km | +831m / -332m | 6h 17m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 91% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Rennsteig Stage 1: Hörschel → Luthers Entführungsstelle is usually best from April to October.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (195 m) and the highest point (704 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor |
| High point, day / night | 1°/-4° | 2°/-3° | 6°/-1° | 12°/2° | 16°/6° | 19°/9° | 21°/11° | 21°/11° | 16°/8° | 11°/4° | 5°/1° | 2°/-2° |
| Low point, day / night | 4°/-1° | 5°/-1° | 9°/1° | 15°/4° | 19°/8° | 22°/11° | 24°/13° | 24°/13° | 19°/9° | 14°/6° | 8°/3° | 5°/0° |
| Rain, mm | 89 | 77 | 83 | 50 | 74 | 68 | 111 | 74 | 85 | 78 | 90 | 101 |
| Snow at high point | Possible | Possible | Possible | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Possible | Possible |
| Daylight | 8 h 23 | 10 h | 11 h 47 | 13 h 46 | 15 h 29 | 16 h 30 | 16 h 08 | 14 h 38 | 12 h 44 | 10 h 49 | 9 h | 7 h 58 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 24.4 km, 831m ascent, max altitude 703.8m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 3.1L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2204 kcal burn
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🔦 Headlamp6h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🥢 Trekking poles (optional)831m ascent — helps on descents
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Hörschel to Luthers Entführungsstelle (24.4 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 Hörschel km 0.1 · On trail
- 🚌 Neuenhof, Sportplatz km 2.5 · 764m off trail
- 🚌 Vachaer Stein km 8.1 · 387m off trail
- 🚌 Unkeroda km 9.8 · 1.2 km off trail
- 🚌 Hohe Sonne km 13.8 · 1.0 km off trail
- 🚌 Mosbach, Wendeschleife km 16.2 · 1.3 km off trail
- 🚌 Ruhla, Ortsmuseum km 23.5 · 1.1 km off trail
- 🚌 Luthers Entführungsstelle km 24.3 · 245m off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter 1.2 km off trail
- Shelter 1.2 km off trail
- Shelter 1.1 km off trail
- Shelter 1.2 km off trail
- Shelter 1.2 km off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water 1.2 km off trail
- Drinking Water 1.5 km off trail
- Drinking Water km 0.1 · On trail
- Schlossbrunnen km 1.5 · 1.9 km off trail
- Drinking Water km 13.3 · 806m off trail
🏠 Mountain Huts
- Klinzingshütte km 23.1 · On trail
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