Rennstieg
National Park Hiking Trail
The approx. 31 km-long Rennstieg in the Hainich region is a traditional ridgeway and courier route which was first mentioned in 1448. 8.5 km lead through the Hainich National Park which resembles a primeval forest.
Owing to its length, it is also called the “little brother” of the legendary Rennsteig. From Eigenrieden in the north to Behringen in the south, it runs over the Hainich ridge. A great part is developed as gravelled forest road and is very popular among families. Natural beech forests alternate with distant views to the Wartburg with the Thuringian Forest in the background and to the Fahner Heights.
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Contact:
Nationalpark Verwaltung Hainich
Bei der Marktkirche 9
99947 Bad Langensalza
phone (03 61) 5 73 91 40 00
fax (03 61) 5 73 91 40 20
nationalpark.hainich@nnl.thueringen.de
www.nationalpark-hainich.de
Facebook: Nationalpark Hainich
Information:
start: Eigenrieden
destination: Behringen
height: 293 m - 505 m above sea level
difficulty level: easy
distance: 31.3 km
marker: white "R"
With the motto “Let nature be nature”, the “primeval forest in the middle of Germany” – the Hainich National Park – inspires its visitors. It has a size of 7,500 hectares, was established in 1997 and has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 2011.
Hainich National Park: The Craulaer Cross, an old damaged stone cross which is situated at the edge of the forest near Craula serves as symbol for this hiking trail. 
