Stage 3 of 7 · Rennsteig
Nesselberg, Neue Ausspanne → Ausspanne
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Getting Here
Nesselberg, Neue Ausspanne (bus stop)
353m from trailhead · ~4 min walk
Getting Out
Ausspanne (bus stop)
1558m from trail end · ~19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nesselberg, Neue Ausspanne → km 8.2 (850m) 718–891m | 8.2 km | +268m / -164m | 2h 10m | 📈 Climbing |
km 8.2 (850m) → km 14.9 (904m) 837–909m | 6.7 km | +172m / -119m | 1h 40m | 📈 Climbing |
km 14.9 (904m) → Ausspanne 821–975m | 6.1 km | +250m / -180m | 1h 43m | 📈 Climbing |
| Total | 21.0 km | +520m / -288m | 5h 34m |
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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 21.0 km, 520m ascent, max altitude 975m, ~5h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 2.7L needed
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 1857 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 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 Nesselberg, Neue Ausspanne to Ausspanne (21.0 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚌 Transit Stops
- Tambach-Dietharz, Bahnhofstraße 4.7 km off trail
- Nesselberghaus 1.2 km off trail
- Tambach-Dietharz, Tammichgrund 3.0 km off trail
- Nesselberg, Neue Ausspanne km 0.1 · 92m off trail
- Schnellbach, Brücke km 0.8 · 4.7 km off trail
- Schnellbach, Kirche km 0.8 · 4.4 km off trail
- Nesselhof km 0.8 · 1.2 km off trail
- Struth-Helmershof, Kaufhalle km 1.9 · 4.2 km off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Alte Ausspanne 1.6 km off trail
- Shelter 1.2 km off trail
- Tammich Blockhütte 1.8 km off trail
- Nesselberg km 0.3 · 92m off trail
- Am Sperrhügel km 1 · 375m off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water km 1.9 · 1.9 km off trail
- Drinking Water km 3.8 · 1.1 km off trail
- Quelle an der Bergwacht Rotterode km 4.7 · 1.2 km off trail
- Drinking Water km 5 · 2.0 km off trail
- Wasserwand km 16.5 · 522m off trail
🏠 Mountain Huts
- Herzoghäuschen am Nesselberg 1.1 km off trail
- Wilderness Hut km 1.9 · 310m off trail
- Jahnhütte km 4.2 · 1.6 km off trail
- Bergwacht Rotterode km 4.7 · 1.2 km off trail
- Skibaude Goldlauter km 21 · 1.3 km off trail
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