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Johanniskirche Schalkau – Bachfeld Reservoir loop from Bachfeld

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Johanniskirche Schalkau – Bachfeld Reservoir loop from Bachfeld

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Johanniskirche Schalkau – Bachfeld Reservoir loop from Bachfeld

02:14

33.2km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 20, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.47 km

Panoramic Route Section Near Stelzen

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The route is wonderful to ride and offers great views, leading straight to Stelzen without any major inclines. It is simply fun to cycle here.

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7.92 km

Justus Jonas House (Eisfeld Parsonage)

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Justus Jonas lived in this house, a man of that time, a close confidante and friend of Martin Luther. He still plays an important role for Eisfeld today. He was …

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14.1 km

View of Katzberg from the picnic bench

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Nice view to Schalkau.

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15.3 km

Katzberg

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The small district of Katzberg is separated from the Ehneser area by a narrow saddle. A climb up the Grieß or the neighboring Stiefvater is worthwhile because there is a …

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18.2 km

Johanniskirche Schalkau

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The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Johannis is located in Schalkau in the Sonneberg district of Thuringia. The listed town church, which occupies the highest point of a sandstone cliff, …

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24.5 km

Cherry Tree Avenue Between Rauenstein and Theuern

Highlight • Cycleway

If you want to avoid the traffic on the road below and drive down an avenue lined with cherry trees, you can experience the fairytale cherry blossoms in spring and have trees full of cherries in summer.

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27.7 km

View of the ICE railway line at Truckenthal Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Schaumburg near Eisfeld you can see how the landscape was cut up, all three bridges are visible from there.

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32.0 km

Bachfeld Reservoir

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This very beautiful reservoir is located behind Bachfeld. A hut invites you to rest here. The small detour is worthwhile and leads on to the road to Weitesfeld without having to drive along the main road. A great spot.

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33.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

6.22 km

5.93 km

3.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

3.53 km

573 m

172 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Johanniskirche Schalkau – Bachfeld Reservoir loop from Bachfeld

Panoramic Route Section Near Stelzen

Justus Jonas House (Eisfeld Parsonage)

View of Katzberg from the picnic bench

Katzberg

Johanniskirche Schalkau

Cherry Tree Avenue Between Rauenstein and Theuern

View of the ICE railway line at Truckenthal Viaduct

Bachfeld Reservoir

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