ヴァルペルンハインのおすすめMTBライド

橋は古い鉄道の歴史を物語っています。

Small rest area just before the Mühltal entrance

A lovely rest area along the former railway line, which is well-used. A geocache is also hidden here.

I did exactly what Dirk described. I took the train from Jena to Camburg and then cycled along the Zuckerbahn cycle path. After a slight climb, the path becomes very flat and has many crossings over more or less busy roads. Of course, there are also many bridges. Orientation was sometimes difficult, but my intuition helped. Zeitz is very beautiful, but finding the Elster cycle path to Gera from there isn't easy. Still doable. 😁 Highly recommended.

The Elster Bridge is a seven-arch bridge and a technical cultural monument from the late 19th century.

There are some good, covered rest areas along the Zuckerbahn cycle path, and good asphalt. You're away from traffic. Otherwise, it's a typical railway cycle path…straight ahead and no view. Trees and bushes on the left and right. Practical. 😅

and don't forget to imitate the loud call of a steam train during the crossing :-)

After the 2013 flood left severe damage to the bridge, it was meticulously renovated in 2017. The cladding of the arch alone (sandstone? 🤔 ) makes the bridge a real eye-catcher. 👍 Anyone who remembers the bridge's condition before the renovation will certainly fondly remember how the extended roadway arches practically tempted people to "roll over" it like a roller coaster.