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: January 14, 2026

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3.61 km

Taubach Watermill

Highlight • Monument

Right at the beginning of the floodplain and park landscape before Weimar, you pass the beautifully situated water mill in Taubach.

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5.47 km

Ilm Weir, Mellingen and Untermühle

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The Ilmwehr in Mellingen is located directly on the Thuringian town chain (cycle path from Eisenach to Altenburg). There is also a nice rest area. The weir belongs to the Untermühle, a cultural monument.

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10.8 km

Großschwabhausen–Lehnstedt Cycle Path

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The cycle path between Lehnstedt and Großschwabhausen has been completed.
Asphalted with a shoulder. Have fun

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18.6 km

Brewery Inn Papiermühle Jena

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The Brau-Gasthof Papiermühle is very popular and well attended. Well known far beyond Jena for reliably good cuisine, home-brewed beer and other specialties. It is also a great starting point …

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20.8 km

Pulverturm (Powder Tower) fortifications in Jena

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A great destination in Jena

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20.8 km

Johannistor (Jena City Gate)

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You could get into the city through three city gates controlled by city guards: the Saaltor in the east, the Johannistor in the west and the Löbdertor in the south. …

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25.1 km

Forest Descent Towards Jena

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Coming from Weimar, it rolls down to Jena just down to the paper mill.

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37.9 km

Rest area at the Taubach Mill on the Ilm Cycle Path

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Was renovated in 2023, with a hammock, playground and a fire bowl. It is now a very cozy place.

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41.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

11.0 km

10.9 km

7.94 km

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.7 km

3.16 km

799 m

751 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Friday 6 March

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