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Gateway to the Via Regia

Gateway to the Via Regia

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Gateway to the Via Regia

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Location: Vacha, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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October 8, 2025

Hiking

This is where the ecumenical pilgrimage route begins (or ends). The route follows the historic route of the Via Regia. This ancient trade route was first documented in 1252, and its origins date back to the early High Middle Ages. Thus, you're walking along ancient paths, for not only kings, warriors, and traders, but also pilgrims, passed along it. It begins in Germany's easternmost city, Görlitz. The approximately 470-km-long route, which has served as an important link from the east since its opening in 2003, leads through Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia to Vacha. The route is largely accessible to cyclists.

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September 26, 2026

Gravel riding

Remains of the city fortifications
The Untertor in Vacha is a historic city gate and is located directly on the historic Via Regia trade and pilgrimage route. 📜 Thuringian Forest Tour Portal

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Elevation 230 m

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Location: Vacha, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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