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Trail along the Gera River – Papierwehr loop from Erfurt

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Germany
Thuringia

Trail along the Gera River – Papierwehr loop from Erfurt

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4.4

(17)

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Trail along the Gera River – Papierwehr loop from Erfurt

01:31

28.6km

220m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 3, 2026

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Bus stop

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3.45 km

Cycle path to Egstedt

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Comfortable bike path parallel to the street 🦊

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9.81 km

View Pavilion with View of Wachsenburg

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Beautiful view, from the cutting of the Gera valley to Wachsenburg

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9.84 km

View of the Thuringian Forest from the Rockhausen Shelter

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Small shelter between Kirchheim and Rockhausen. Great view of the Thuringian Forest. Bench and table for resting.

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10.7 km

Rest Area With Panoramic View of the Drei Gleichen, Arnstadt, and Thuringian Forest

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Here you can linger with a beautiful view towards Arnstadt and also the three equals. Also very positive when there is a shower, as it is covered

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18.0 km

Trail along the Gera River

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I can only confirm 😊🍃🍂

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26.1 km

Papierwehr

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The water rushes just behind the Luisenpark and you can relax wonderfully.

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26.6 km

Espach Promenade

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A lovely section of the Gera cycle path, just before Luisenpark. 👍

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27.0 km

Gera River, Erfurt

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The cycle path mostly runs directly along the water.

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28.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

5.76 km

4.81 km

3.54 km

312 m

151 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

6.59 km

4.05 km

1.15 km

186 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 9 April

12°C

3°C

91 %

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