Individual arrival. Arrive in the Wartburg city today. Eisenach invites you to take a city walk to get to know the sights of Lutherstadt Eisenach.
Overnight location: Eisenach/Hörschel
Minimum participants: 2 people
Experience pure nature, history you can touch and the genuine originality of Thuringia! From the middle reaches of the Werra to the upper reaches of the Saale, the Rennsteig is one of the best-known and oldest high-altitude trails over the crest of the Thuringian Forest and the adjacent Thuringian Slate Mountains to the northern Franconian Forest. Enjoy the unique Thuringian cuisine and slow down in unique nature!
Overview of your benefits
- Good value for money
- Tour incl. hotels and luggage transport
- Extensive route booklet
- Over 30 years of experience
Today you reach the mountain town of Ruhla with its historic tradition of watchmaking. Contemplative paths take you to Ruhla-Ascherbrück via the Hohe Sonne. A detour to the imposing Drachenschlucht is definitely recommended!
↑ 420 m ↓ 70 m
Overnight location: Ruhla-Ascherbrück
A prominent milestone today is the Große Inselsberg (916 m above sea level) with a fantastic view over the Thuringian Forest, with good visibility up to the Brocken in the Harz. Short climbs are rewarded with reaching one of the most beautiful mountain meadows in the Thuringian Forest, a small mountain lake awaits you to relax at the finish!
↑ 590 m ↓ 400 m
Overnight accommodation: Ebertswiese
Today you hike from the Neue Ausspanne along the ridge path through the Thuringian Forest and reach the climatic health resort of Oberhof, which is known for the successes of its winter sports enthusiasts. Relax in the wellness pool and discover the interesting Exotarium and the blooming Rennsteig garden.
↑ 300 m ↓ 240 m
Accommodation location: Oberhof
Passing the Schneekopf (978 m) you come today via the Suhler Hütte to Frauenwald. On the way you can take a break at the historic Rennsteig train station and take a detour into the history of the bunker museum just before Frauenwald.
↑ 180 m ↓ 220 m
Overnight stay: Frauenwald
Today you reach the middle of the Rennsteig and can see the Rennsteig Museum in Neustadt am Rennsteig. You reach the idyllic village of Masserberg, near which the Werra spring is located.
↑ 190 m ↓ 210 m
Accommodation location: Masserberg
Today you can make a detour to the nature park information center in Friedrichshöhe. You hike a bit along the fairy tale path and come to Neuhaus, ... where the Rennsteig is called Rennweg! The town church and the Geißlerhaus are among the local attractions.
↑ 280 m ↓ 230 m
Accommodation location: Neuhaus am Rennweg
On your hike to Steinbach am Wald, you will pass the former German-German border and follow in the footsteps of Luther to Steinbach am Wald.
↑ 180 m ↓ 400 m
Overnight stay: Steinbach am Wald
On your way you come to the most beautiful and oldest coat of arms stones along the Rennsteig, reach Brennersgrün and enjoy fantastic views of the Wetzstein and the Franconian Forest Nature Park.
↑ 200 m ↓ 110 m
Overnight stay: Grumbach
Through this part of the Thuringian Slate Mountains you come to Schlegel, where you can see a 400-year-old apple tree trunk. You reach the end of your hike, the town of Blankenstein with the Rennsteig fountain and the hub of hiking!
↑ 60 m ↓ 280 m
Overnight location: Blankenstein
Individual return journey or start of your extension.
Overnight location: Blankenstein (departure)
- 10 nights including breakfast
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- 7 days service hotline
- 1x per room travel documents (DE)
- Individual tour information and expertly planned route guidance
- GPS data on request
- Train ticket to the start of the hike from Eisenach to Hörschel
- Transfer 1x from the hiking trail to the hotel and back (Ebertswiese)
- hiking pass
Basic price in € per person
Get a price quote now: Go to the price calculator
Note: To book this tour you need at least 2 participants.
| Double room including breakfast |
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| 28.09.2026 - 31.10.2026 | 1.129,00 € |
| Single room including breakfast |
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| 28.09.2026 - 31.10.2026 | 1.379,00 € |
Additional Services
| Packed lunch for hiking days | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 90,00 € |
| Single traveler supplement | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 250,00 € |
| Return transfer Blankenstein-Eisenach (€148,00 per person, minimum 2 people) - payable on site | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 0,00 € |
| Discount without baggage transport | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | -120,00 € |
Eisenach/Hörschel
| Room price per person |
Cat I
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| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 62,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 77,00 € |
Blankenstein (departure)
| Room price per person |
Cat I
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| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 52,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 68,00 € |
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Reisecode
- WAN REN 01
Rennsteig Tour "Connoisseur" 11 days/ 10 nights
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Duration
- 11 days
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Overnight stays
- 10 nights
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Overnight stays
- about 175 km
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Tuesday to Saturday from 01.04. – 31.10.2026 (Blackout period: 08.05.-10.05., Minimum number of participants: 2 people)
Note: To book this tour you need at least 2 participants.
| Basic price in € per person * 2026 |
Cat I
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| Double room including breakfast | From €1129 |
| Single room including breakfast | From €1379 |
Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Train:
- to/from Eisenach main train station
Parking:
- Parking spaces at the hotel in Eisenach (approx. 250 meters / 2 minutes walk from the train station) from 49 euros per week
- Public parking garage spaces in Eisenach cost approximately €70 per week, payable on site.
- Hotel parking from €7 per day
- Free parking near the hotel
(all information without guarantee, subject to availability, no advance reservation possible, payable on site)
General tip for traveling by car
A comprehensive overview of parking lots can be conveniently viewed on the external website www.parkopedia.de.
Rooms with shower/toilet or bath/toilet
Category I: On this trip you will be accommodated in selected hotels (3-star category) and comfortable guesthouses and pensions.
Minimum participants: 2 people
General information
Not included in the price: Cultural development tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maps presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect geographical reality.
