Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 9, 2025

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Schutzzone 1 Nationalpark Hainich

Nationalpark Hainich

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Start point

Train Station

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2.81 km

Lohmühle Watermill

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The Unstrut cycle path 👍👍

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25.0 km

Hainichbaude at Craulaer Kreuz

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The Hainichbaude is open daily from 10 o'clock.
Starting point for hikes through the NP Hainich.
To be found at the Wanderparkplatz Craulaer Kreuz.
Here you'll find hefty hut costs, home-baked cakes and a unique closeness to nature.

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31.8 km

Totenkopf Shelter

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Sometimes you need a shelter, and this one is absolutely fine.

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39.8 km

Rennstieg Trail Through Hainich Forest

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Wonderful forest path through the Mühlhausen city park - now in April with tons of wild garlic.

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42.4 km

Old Heyerode Station

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.... Finally, on 29 September 1968, the decommissioning of the route was decided. In the years from 1971 to 1991, the "Old Railway Station" with a cottage settlement and …

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48.3 km

Spittelbrunnen

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The Spittelbrunnen is a so-called “hunger fountain” that only sporadically carries water.
The water is supplied from a karst spring.

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71.1 km

Unstrut Cycle Path: Thamsbrück to Altengottern

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77.7 km

Unstrut Bridge

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It's just a bridge over the Unstrut. :-)

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87.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.0 km

19.4 km

12.4 km

6.27 km

5.68 km

490 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

23.4 km

11.4 km

11.0 km

4.72 km

325 m

Elevation

Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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