Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.92 km

Stockenteich

Lake

7.20 km

Goose Pond

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Small pond very close to the Geschwenda forest pool.

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13.9 km

Talsperre Lütsche

Lake

18.1 km

Upper Sieglitz Pond

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Idyllic lake with nice rest stop.

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20.4 km

Viewpoint

21.5 km

Burnt Stone Tunnel

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Unexpected - unique - beautiful.
A tunnel steeped in history, after which an incredibly beautiful view opens up. Be sure to take a break and enjoy the view.🥰

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26.1 km

Oberhof

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Oberhof is best known as a winter sports center. Whether ski jumping, tobogganing or biathlon - everything goes here and that's what you get here in the winter. In summer, …

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34.7 km

Dürrenberger Hütte

Alpine Hut

35.3 km

View of the valley near Schneekopf

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Beautiful valley view on the S1 descent from the Schneekopf towards the source of the Wild Gera.

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36.1 km

Schneekopf Summit and Observation Tower (Thuringia Stamp Point No. 68)

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At 978 meters, the Schneekopf is the second highest elevation in Thuringia after the Großer Beerberg (983 meters). From here you can enjoy magnificent views all around. Visiting the top …

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36.2 km

Geratal View Viewpoint (Schneekopf)

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Very brilliant views in all directions, also (and especially) in rainy weather. If you are in the vicinity, you should definitely cycle past here.

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37.5 km

Meininger Hütte

Alpine Hut

41.5 km

View of Gehlberg and Brandkopf (885 m)

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Really a nice place. The view of Gehlberg and the surrounding mountains and the wonderful mountain meadows in the foreground.

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44.3 km

Rainwegswiese

Nature Reserve

57.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.7 km

8.25 km

3.94 km

1.27 km

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.3 km

13.1 km

7.48 km

2.11 km

1.33 km

Elevation

Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Wednesday 25 February

11°C

3°C

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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