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Pfeiffer's Mill – Buchfart loop from Oettern

Pfeiffer's Mill – Buchfart loop from Oettern

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Pfeiffer's Mill – Buchfart loop from Oettern

01:00

13.0km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

156 m

Scenic view of Oettern

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🏞️ Geography & Nature
- The Ilm River has carved its way deep into the Muschelkalk here, forming a beautiful valley.
- South of the town rises the Kaitsch, a wooded ridge ideal for hiking.

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1.70 km

View of Buchfart and the Ilm

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A wonderful shady cycle path with great rest areas, like this (secret) view of the tranquil Buchfart 👌
The Buchfart church “To Our Dear Women” is essentially a Gothic building …

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2.40 km

Pfeiffer's Mill

Highlight • Monument

...a working watermill on the Ilm River, right next to a covered wooden bridge. Rebuilt in 1613, it operated commercially until 1968, and the iron waterwheel was reconstructed in 1982.

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4

2.42 km

Buchfart

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Very nice old wooden bridge. And very tasty beer around the corner 😋

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5

2.42 km

Covered Wooden Bridge in Buchfart

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The landmarked covered house bridge from 1816 crosses the Ilm in Buchfart over a length of 43 meters and offers a track width of 3.20 meters. On both sides are …

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6

5.49 km

View of Bad Berka

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🏛️ History & Culture
- First mentioned: 1119 – In 2019, the town celebrated its 900th anniversary.
- Spa tradition: A spa town since 1813, with Goethe's direct involvement in …

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7

7.43 km

Goethe Experience Trail — Stop 5: Table Beech

Highlight • Rest Area

A very nice resting place, and a perfect shelter if you are surprised by the rain. The Goethe Adventure Trail, station 5 is right opposite.

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9.05 km

Casparibank - Touring stamp 429

Highlight • Rest Area

Just a few benches. At this point, however, a super cool toboggan run over 2 km into the Ziegental begins!

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

1.28 km

628 m

Surfaces

7.86 km

3.00 km

2.06 km

< 100 m

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Monday 12 October

14°C

3°C

21 %

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