Stage 7 of 7 · Rennsteig
Lauenhain → End
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Start: Lauenhain
No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.
End: End
No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lauenhain → km 7.4 (721m) 690–749m | 7.4 km | +290m / -259m | 2h 05m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 7.4 (721m) → km 17.5 (655m) 640–741m | 10.1 km | +252m / -317m | 2h 35m | 📉 Descending |
km 17.5 (655m) → End 411–690m | 8.5 km | +167m / -397m | 2h 10m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 26.0 km | +321m / -593m | 6h 52m |
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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 26.0 km, 321m ascent, max altitude 749.2m, ~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. 2181 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 Lauenhain to End (26.0 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter km 0.8 · 1.8 km off trail
- Jagdhaus km 3.5 · 945m off trail
- Luther's Blick km 3.9 · 1.9 km off trail
- Shelter km 4.1 · 1.0 km off trail
- Shelter km 4.1 · 1.0 km off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water km 25.7 · 1.7 km off trail
🏠 Mountain Huts
- Wilderness Hut km 0.4 · 1.2 km off trail
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