Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.06 km

Plothen Ponds

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beautiful pond landscape that is unique in Thuringia

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10.9 km

Knau Manor

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I really find a nice spot, with a lot of interesting history

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28.3 km

Baumschule Reis

Forest

72.9 km

Elster Cycle Path between Wünschendorf and Gera

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Great bike path on the White Elster.

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74.0 km

White Elster Riverbank

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One of the most beautiful places

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77.5 km

White Elster riverbank

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gondola station

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77.5 km

White Elster River in Wünschendorf

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Boat rental (to the fairytale forest) & restaurant

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78.3 km

Wünschendorf (Elster) Covered Bridge

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The historic wooden bridge in Wunschdorf/Elster, not far from the town of Gera in Thuringia, is one of the last remaining covered wooden bridges in Germany. It is under monument …

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79.2 km

Mildenfurth Monastery

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From time to time, small concerts or the like take place in the old central part of the nave. That is a very nice atmosphere. Unfortunately, otherwise you cannot go to the monastery.

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111 km

Plothenhölzer

Forest

125 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

86.6 km

14.2 km

10.9 km

8.80 km

3.89 km

906 m

Surfaces

102 km

9.48 km

8.26 km

2.59 km

2.20 km

702 m

Elevation

Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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