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Thuringian Gate – View of the Sachsenburg castles loop from Griefstedt

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Thuringian Gate – View of the Sachsenburg castles loop from Griefstedt

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Thuringian Gate – View of the Sachsenburg castles loop from Griefstedt

04:03

58.6km

400m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 18.8 km for 19 m

After 19.7 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.5 km

Thuringian Gate

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Unstrut breakthrough through Hainleite and jewelry…

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23.4 km

Grill and Rest Area Kammerforst

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A wonderful rest and playground in the middle of untouched nature.

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26.9 km

Hohe Schrecke

Nature Reserve

27.8 km

Wetzelshain Cross

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A highway junction from the Middle Ages.

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43.9 km

Fischweide Lake Picnic Shelter

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nice resting place

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46.4 km

Sachsenburg is located directly on the almost 500 meters wide Thuringian Gate, the breakthrough of the Unstrut by the ridges of the Hainleite and the Schmücke in about 130 meters altitude. At Sachsenburg the Wipper flows into the Unstrut.

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46.7 km

Unstrut Bridge at Sachsenburg

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If there is a flood then the cycle path can be under water.

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47.0 km

View of the Sachsenburg castles

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The tour of Weißensee is characterized by short distances, the historic town hall, the city church and the Chinese Garden are right next to each other and are all worth …

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47.2 km

Rest Area with View of the Thuringian Gate

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Nice place to rest with a view of the Thuringian Gate.

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58.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

9.58 km

7.36 km

2.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

16.7 km

12.2 km

9.73 km

3.24 km

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

12°C

7°C

62 %

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Thuringian Gate – View of the Sachsenburg castles loop from Griefstedt

Thuringian Gate

Grill and Rest Area Kammerforst

Wetzelshain Cross

Fischweide Lake Picnic Shelter

Sachsenburg Castle Ruins

Unstrut Bridge at Sachsenburg

View of the Sachsenburg castles

Rest Area with View of the Thuringian Gate

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