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Thuringia

Heldburg Fortress – View of Veste Heldburg loop from Hildburghausen

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Germany
Thuringia

Heldburg Fortress – View of Veste Heldburg loop from Hildburghausen

Hard

5.0

(2)

9

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Heldburg Fortress – View of Veste Heldburg loop from Hildburghausen

02:50

49.4km

450m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.3 km for 234 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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12.8 km

Market Square, Bad Rodach

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The market square in Bad Rodach unfortunately with road traffic

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2

16.7 km

Trail at Spanierteich

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This small section is simply fun; the narrow path leads past the Spanierteich.

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26.3 km

Heldburg Fortress

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In the Franconian-influenced part of Thuringia stands one of Germany's most beautiful castle complexes. Immaculately restored, Heldburg Castle houses the German Castle Museum. It showcases the history and culture of …

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26.3 km

Veste Heldburg

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Heldburg Fortress acquired its appearance mainly in the 16th and 19th centuries. However, its history goes back much further, probably to the 12th century. The Renaissance architect Nikolaus Gromann had …

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28.4 km

View of Veste Heldburg

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Naturally, the Heldburg is clearly visible from many perspectives, similar to the Gleichberge.

Heldburg is a town in the Hildburghausen district in the extreme south of Thuringia. Heldburg is located …

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30.5 km

View of Veste Heldburg

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Not only the view, but also the cycle path there is great.

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32.5 km

View of Straufhain Castle Ruins

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very nice bike path in my opinion - right through the fields and meadows. Away from the road and the traffic, which I don't really like here anyway.
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42.5 km

Former Stressenhausen Train Station

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Yes, the little train used to run to Lindenau, times when the lowlands still had train connections.

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49.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

11.8 km

11.7 km

6.42 km

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.0 km

15.2 km

1.38 km

1.02 km

477 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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