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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Schachtebich

Rittergut Besenhausen – Rustebach valley loop from Schachtebich

Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Schachtebich

Rittergut Besenhausen – Rustebach valley loop from Schachtebich

Moderate

3

riders

Rittergut Besenhausen – Rustebach valley loop from Schachtebich

01:33

25.7km

280m

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: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.69 km

Picnic area with wooden cross and view of Rusteberg and Hanstein Castle

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This place is very suitable for a short break and to linger. The landscape is very beautiful. You have a great vision. It's very clean and tidy. I hope that it stays that way.

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6.07 km

Former Border Near Rohrberg

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful landscape with historical background

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15.8 km

Rittergut Besenhausen

Highlight • Historical Site

The Besenhausen manor is located in the immediate vicinity of the former border strip. The listed, historic estate complex with the manor house from 1690, the park and the residential …

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16.0 km

From 1952 until the reunification and reunification of 1989/1990 Kirchgandern was affected by the closure of the near inner German border.

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20.2 km

Rock formation in the valley near Rustenfelde

Highlight • Natural Monument

Super beautiful little valley with a stream crossing.

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20.4 km

Imposing Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rocks are particularly impressive because they are vertical and suddenly appear on the path.

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20.6 km

Rustebach valley

Highlight • Gorge

Take the left-hand path in the valley.

Push your bike across the bridge over the stream.

Very beautiful scenery.

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20.9 km

Rustebach Water Crossing

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Quaint Bachtal with rock cliffs and small ford.

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25.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

4.79 km

3.24 km

2.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

6.74 km

4.69 km

2.32 km

127 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Saturday 18 July

20°C

12°C

79 %

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