Nature Park Trail - Griffel Path in the Thuringian Forest

At the beginning of the route, there is a steep ascent over the former Bremsberg heading northwest. Passing the connecting tunnel, you reach the spoil heap of the Pathelsbruch. Here and at the Milonsruh shelter, there are magnificent views, and with good visibility, Steinach lies at the hiker's feet. The Rennsteig, the Franconian Forest, the Fichtel Mountains with Schneeberg, and the Ochsenkopf are all within sight. The route continues uphill to the top station of the chairlift at the Ski Arena Silbersattel. Nearby is the Fellbergstein - 842 m above NHN. From the summit of Fellberg, the path descends narrowly westward through the Griffelbruch to the Fellberg hut. The path then leads south along a wide forest road to the next crossroads. After further descent, you reach the Leierloch, a total nature reserve. Further downhill you reach the Waldfrieden inn. Almost effortlessly, you reach the Steinbächlein before climbing again toward the Plattenburg. After crossing the steep slope of the Ski Arena Silbersattel at its valley station, you reach the slate quarry Steinbächlein. On a forest road, you return to the starting point of the route at the Nature Park route Thuringian Forest - Steinach.

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Sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing should be worn, as cool winds blow in exposed areas.

The paths are partly exposed and slippery. Surefootedness is required.

At the Nature Park Gate Steinach, there is a free large car park available

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A visit to the ice walls in the wintery Leierloch and a ride with the chairlift over the Griffelbruch in Steinbächlein.