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Osterfeld

Weiße Elster River – Untermhäuser Bridge Gera loop from Roda

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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Burgenlandkreis
Osterfeld

Weiße Elster River – Untermhäuser Bridge Gera loop from Roda

Intermediate

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Weiße Elster River – Untermhäuser Bridge Gera loop from Roda

03:44

59.0km

370m

Intermediate 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: August 8, 2025

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1

2.03 km

Oberholz

Forest

2

3.59 km

Schöne Aussicht

Viewpoint

3

13.1 km

Elster Bridge in Crossen

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Beautiful historic Elster Bridge. This arch bridge, built in 1904, is one of the most striking architectural monuments in the region. Fortunately, the Wehrmacht was able to prevent it from being blown up on April 12, 1945.

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4

19.2 km

White Elster River

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A tour along the White Elster is always beautiful 🥰

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19.9 km

White Elster Railway Bridge

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One of the many well-preserved bridges over the Weiße Elster. The length gives an idea of the width of the river at high tide.

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6

20.6 km

Paradies

Forest

7

21.1 km

Bad Köstritz Town Centre

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Bad Köstritz (until 1926 only Köstritz) is located on the river Weiße Elster in the Thuringian district of Greiz, north of Gera. The country town is known for the Köstritz black beer.

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28.5 km

View of St. Marien Church from Untermhäuser Bridge

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Have a drink or something to eat on the bridge overlooking the idyllic district and the Elsteraue.

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28.5 km

Untermhäuser Bridge Gera

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The Untermhäuser bridge invites you for a cool drink. There is also the excellent view of the old town.

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10

35.5 km

Bad Köstritz Park

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Beautiful park with a small temple and game reserve.

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43.0 km

Naturdenkmal Schinders Löcher

Nature Reserve

12

47.4 km

Mühltal–Bürgel–Jena Cycle Path

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From the Mühltal via Bürgel to Jena there is almost no public road.
So you can cycle very relaxed.

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59.0 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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20.8 km

19.8 km

10.1 km

7.02 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

46.7 km

6.69 km

4.56 km

1.03 km

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