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: March 16, 2026

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After 141 m for 11 m

After 47.4 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.66 km

Confluence of the Erlbach and the Weiße Elster

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The Erlbach is a 15.2 km long stream in the district of Greiz and in the independent city of Gera. It rises southwest of Lindenkreuz.

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6.92 km

Köstritz Ice Ponds

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There is a large and a small ice pond.
The small ice pond was created by Rudolf Zersch for cooling beer in the 19th century.

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7.88 km

Bad Köstritz Park

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Beautiful park with a small temple and game reserve.

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8.25 km

Bad Köstritz Town Centre

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Bad Köstritz (until 1926 only Köstritz) is located on the river Weiße Elster in the Thuringian district of Greiz, north of Gera. The country town is known for the Köstritz black beer.

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18.0 km

Eisenberger Mühltal Cycle Path

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Eight kilometer long paved path along the creek, mostly in the shade, nice for hiking or cycling. With many opportunities to eat, drink and take a break in the old …

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23.7 km

Milo Barus Memorial and Sculpture

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The Milo Barus competition of the strongest men takes place here every October 3rd.

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23.8 km

Meuschkens Mill

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The Meuschkensmühle offers good gastronomy and a competition for the strongest man takes place here every October 3rd.

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32.6 km

Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Kraftsdorf

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1658 church was severely damaged by floods

1844 New construction of the church

1848 Completion of the large and stately church building with the Reuss and Altenburg flags

1848 Dedication …

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47.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

15.8 km

7.62 km

2.40 km

880 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.7 km

2.47 km

1.77 km

594 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Wednesday 18 March

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Confluence of the Erlbach and the Weiße Elster

Köstritz Ice Ponds

Bad Köstritz Park

Bad Köstritz Town Centre

Eisenberger Mühltal Cycle Path

Milo Barus Memorial and Sculpture

Meuschkens Mill

Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Kraftsdorf

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