Thuringia · Hiking

Rußbrandsteig

0.8 mi
round trip
151 ft
climb
2,350 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Rußbrandsteig is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Thuringia, Germany, inside Naturpark Thüringer Wald. It runs between about 2,250 ft and 2,350 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. It is on the edge of Piesau. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rodeberg, Hirschstein and Hoher Schuss. For camping, Trekkingplatz FRANKENWALD Kobach and Waldcamp are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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