Herbsleben Weir on the Unstrut – Gera River Cycle Path loop from Mühlhausen (Thür)

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Thuringia

Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis

Mühlhausen/Thüringen

Herbsleben Weir on the Unstrut – Gera River Cycle Path loop from Mühlhausen (Thür)

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Herbsleben Weir on the Unstrut – Gera River Cycle Path loop from Mühlhausen (Thür)

07:25

126km

410m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.9 km

Unstrut Weir, Thamsbrück

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Scenic section with weir

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23.1 km

Former Railway Bridge

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picturesque monument of German railway history

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24.3 km

Cycle Path Along the Riedsgraben

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A straight path is actually boring. I wanted to get away from there quickly.

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28.2 km

Unstrut Watermill and Riverside View

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Very natural part of the Unstruth. Here you can enjoy the peace and admire the flora and fauna.

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39.0 km

Herbsleben Weir on the Unstrut

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The Obermühle Herbsleben already existed in the 14th century. At that time it belonged to the castle, later the owners changed frequently. In 1868 the Eisenhardt family acquired the mill, the descendants of which they still operate today.

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48.8 km

Gera River Cycle Path

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very nice if a bit narrow bike path on the straight line, often from here very good heron, swans and storks to watch.

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93.0 km

Nature reserve between Nägelstedt and Großvargula

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This pretty section of the route runs parallel and in parts very close to the Unstrut, which still flows in its original riverbed in several loops in this area. On …

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121 km

Rail Trail with Historical Train Carriages

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A well-developed cycle path with smaller sights along the way.

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126 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.7 km

31.8 km

24.8 km

17.3 km

1.12 km

494 m

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Surfaces

101 km

10.4 km

6.23 km

6.08 km

2.46 km

214 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 11 September

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Comments

June 7, 2025,1. Etappe; Von Erfurt nach Bickenriede

By regional train 🚂 to Erfurt and from there to the Gera cycle path. A beautiful route in spring. Then we continued to the Unstruth River on scenic paths.
The weather was already looking threatening, and the wind picked up until 17 km from the finish.
In Bollstedt, a downpour 🌧️💦 knocked us off our bikes.
Just in time to …

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June 16, 2024,2024-06-16_(1)Von Erfurt nach Mühlhausen/Thüringen

Today we're off on the Leine bike tour from Erfurt to Hildesheim. The 5:20 a.m. train was cancelled so we had to rebook, 7 a.m. departure from Berlin main station, 9:30 a.m. short city tour in Erfurt, second breakfast and along the Gera river until it flows into the Unstrut. First break at a strawberry farm, then lunch at a …

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August 14, 2025,Mühlhausen nach Erfurt

Today I cycled along the Unsrut and Gera rivers to Erfurt. Cooling off in the Unsrut and Gera rivers. A beautiful route through the Unsrut Valley and the Thuringian Basin to Erfurt. Since I cycle this route often, I'll just include a few photos.

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July 19, 2021,Fahrradtour 19.07.2021 20:17

Today I cycled home from the office in Erfurt in the middle of the city. First the Gera cycle path and from Gebesee on the Unstrut cycle path. Lots of nature, unfortunately also trucks and cars that use the bike path as a diversion route ...

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June 16, 2024,Mühlhausen nach Erfurt, Teil III

Wind, wind
happy fellow.....

For me a nice weekend outside. 😃

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March 22, 2025,Erfurt - Gebese - Bad Langensalza - Mühlhausen -- Radtour

Today, I took a lovely, relaxing Saturday ride from Erfurt to Mühlhausen with my friends M. and O. There are no pictures, but there are many Komoot highlights with beautiful images.

My highlights of the tour:
*The cycle path from Erfurt to Gebese, well-signposted, a lovely ride
*The cycle path through the Unstruttal nature reserve before Bad Langensalza
*The tea …

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April 10, 2022,Erfurt - Mühlhausen.

Short train ride from Jena to Erfurt and then on the bike. Along the Gera to Gebesee and then about 50 km with a strong headwind. Unstrut Cycle Path. Past the strawberry farm Gebesee, looked for the asparagus in Herbsleben and then on to the Japanese Garden in Bad Langensalza. And as if to order - today Hanami - Cherry …

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