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: November 3, 2025

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After 3.74 km for 104 m

After 7.05 km for 100 m

After 21.3 km for 100 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.43 km

Viewpoint

8.68 km

Elster Cycle Path between Wünschendorf and Gera

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Great bike path on the White Elster.

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9.78 km

White Elster Riverbank

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One of the most beautiful places

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13.5 km

Wünschendorf (Elster) Covered Bridge

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The historic wooden bridge in Wunschdorf/Elster, not far from the town of Gera in Thuringia, is one of the last remaining covered wooden bridges in Germany. It is under monument …

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15.2 km

White Elster riverbank

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gondola station

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15.2 km

White Elster River in Wünschendorf

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Boat rental (to the fairytale forest) & restaurant

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28.7 km

View of Brückencafé Lummersches Backhaus in Gries, Gera

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Beautiful motif from Gera...

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28.8 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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33.5 km

Confluence of the Erlbach and the Weiße Elster

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On the opposite side of the cycle path, the Erlbach flows into the Weiße Elster. Since March 22, 2024, the Weiße Elster habitat has been permanently connected to the Erlbach …

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38.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

9.16 km

8.70 km

1.97 km

462 m

Surfaces

31.2 km

2.93 km

2.84 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 January

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