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Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Rotes Schloss Helmershausen – Bavaria–Thuringia State Border loop from Mellrichstadter Forst

Bike touring routes & trails

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Rotes Schloss Helmershausen – Bavaria–Thuringia State Border loop from Mellrichstadter Forst

Moderate

5.0

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Rotes Schloss Helmershausen – Bavaria–Thuringia State Border loop from Mellrichstadter Forst

01:06

17.2km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Biosphärenreservat Rhön

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

344 m

Schmerbach Village Site and Archaeological Border Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

2

351 m

Fishing Pond in Filke

Highlight • Lake

Very nice fishing pond in Filke

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3

1.78 km

Schmerbach Settlement at the Former Border

Highlight • Settlement

4

2.17 km

Schmerbach Deserted Village Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Information im Internet:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schmerbach_(W%C3%BCstung)

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5

5.21 km

Rest Area with View of Filke and Helmershausen

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a panorama! South of Helmershausen, on the way to Schmerbach (desert) or to the castle ruins on the Hutsberg (unfortunately closed), this place invites you.

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6

5.85 km

Rotes Schloss Helmershausen

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice old building

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7

11.9 km

Bavaria–Thuringia State Border

Highlight • Monument

Very nice quiet cycle path

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8

12.7 km

The Stonemason, Weimarschmieden

Highlight • Restaurant

Away from the tourist hustle and bustle the small towns along the former border

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B

17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

466 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

4.86 km

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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