Rhön-Rennsteig-Weg (Germany)

Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thüringen, Deutschland

62.2 miles (100.2 km) · 7,588 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Rhön-Rennsteig-Weg (Germany) covers 62.2 miles across Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thüringen, Deutschland. Runners face 7,588 feet of climbing with 7,910 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 6.9 miles with 1,298 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 125 feet per mile. The course is 80% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 9.0 puts it in the top 40.12% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Thüringen adventures.