Föritztal Cycle Path – Rest Area on the Cycle Path loop from Gefell

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Föritztal Cycle Path – Rest Area on the Cycle Path loop from Gefell

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Föritztal Cycle Path – Rest Area on the Cycle Path loop from Gefell

01:06

15.5km

150m

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: August 21, 2026

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Föritzgrund

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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63 m

St. Nicholas Church (Evangelical), Thuringian Forest

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The chancel was vaulted in the 16th century and the churchyard was surrounded by a defensive wall with a gate tower and battlement. The altar and baptismal font were also …

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80 m

St. Nicholas Village Church Gefell

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The Protestant village church of St. Nicholas is located in the Gefell district of the Föritztal community. A previous chapel is said to have existed in the 11th century, which …

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6.20 km

Refreshment stop "Scheune Schwärzdorf"

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Offers a beautiful view from the bridge. Closed!

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6.70 km

Föritztal Cycle Path

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Excellent surface along the entire route. From Föritz to Neuhaus-Schierschnitz, there is good spatial separation from the heavily trafficked B89.

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7.08 km

Rest Area on the Cycle Path

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Covered rest benches with plenty of seating to take a breather. There is also a trash can here. This is the only rest area between Köppelsdorf and Neuhaus-Schierschnitz

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8.45 km

Cycle Path Near Neuhaus-Schierschnitz

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This cycle path runs parallel to the main road on the former railway line from Sonneberg to Stockheim.

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9.13 km

Ducks Crossing on the Thuringian Forest Trail

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The ducks should be allowed to cross safely 😉

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9.49 km

View of Burg Neuhaus

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Neuhaus Castle is the ruin of a hilltop castle at 365 m above sea level. NN in Neuhaus-Schierschnitz in Thuringia. It was the seat of the noble family of the Schaumbergers in the 13th century.

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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