Stage 2 of 7 · Rennsteig
Luthers Entführungsstelle → Nesselberg, Neue Ausspanne
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Getting Here
Luthers Entführungsstelle (bus stop)
310m from trailhead · ~4 min walk
Getting Out
Nesselberg, Neue Ausspanne (bus stop)
353m from trail end · ~4 min walk
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Luthers Entführungsstelle → km 7.1 (820m) 638–840m | 7.1 km | +384m / -251m | 2h 10m | 📈 Climbing |
km 7.1 (820m) → km 15.3 (758m) 689–917m | 8.2 km | +370m / -432m | 2h 28m | 📉 Descending |
km 15.3 (758m) → Nesselberg, Neue Ausspanne 706–773m | 7.9 km | +249m / -261m | 2h 07m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
| Total | 23.2 km | +680m / -617m | 6h 46m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 91% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Conditions for July
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in July. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
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Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 23.2 km, 680m ascent, max altitude 917.1m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 3.1L needed
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2198 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 Dec, Jan, Feb
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Luthers Entführungsstelle to Nesselberg, Neue Ausspanne (23.2 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚌 Transit Stops
- Ruhla, Wiesenstraße 4.1 km off trail
- Ruhla, Zum Landgrafen 4.2 km off trail
- Ruhla, Rathaus 4.4 km off trail
- Glücksbrunner Werke 4.7 km off trail
- Kissel, Abzweig 3.7 km off trail
- Ruhla, Bahnhofstraße / Klubhaus 3.6 km off trail
- Schweina, Kunstschule 4.5 km off trail
- Schweina, Sonne 4.2 km off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter 1.3 km off trail
- Shelter 1.1 km off trail
- Shelter 264m off trail
- Shelter 134m off trail
- Shelter km 0.1 · 1.5 km off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water km 5.4 · 1.6 km off trail
- Drinking Water km 6.4 · 1.9 km off trail
🏠 Mountain Huts
- Klinzingshütte 1.2 km off trail
- Herzoghäuschen am Nesselberg km 23.2 · 1.1 km off trail
- Wilderness Hut km 23.2 · 2.0 km off trail
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