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Trail along the Gera River – Molsdorf Castle loop from Erfurt-Bischleben

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Thuringia

Trail along the Gera River – Molsdorf Castle loop from Erfurt-Bischleben

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Trail along the Gera River – Molsdorf Castle loop from Erfurt-Bischleben

01:51

29.6km

220m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2025

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67 m in total

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Train Station

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1

1.62 km

Möbisburg Pottery Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice destination and pottery workshop 😊

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2

4.60 km

Trail along the Gera River

Highlight • Trail

I can only confirm 😊🍃🍂

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3

6.28 km

Molsdorf Castle

Highlight • Castle

Great destination and loved by those who love to get married 🙏😊

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4

12.5 km

Rest Area With Panoramic View of the Drei Gleichen, Arnstadt, and Thuringian Forest

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you can linger with a beautiful view towards Arnstadt and also the three equals. Also very positive when there is a shower, as it is covered

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5

13.3 km

View Pavilion with View of Wachsenburg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view, from the cutting of the Gera valley to Wachsenburg

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6

14.0 km

Official Center of Thuringia

Highlight • Monument

Center of Thuringia 🦊

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7

19.9 km

Devil's Swamp

Highlight • Natural

Whether in spring or winter ... always beautiful 😊

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8

25.5 km

Gera River

Highlight • River

Above all, I think the Gera is nice and clean. You see a lot of animals and trout. And of course not to forget the bike paths 😊

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29.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

6.32 km

4.84 km

3.68 km

2.91 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

6.02 km

2.70 km

2.24 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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