Schmalkalden Old Town – Mommelstein Cycle Path loop from Schmalkalden-Fachhochschule

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Schmalkalden Old Town – Mommelstein Cycle Path loop from Schmalkalden-Fachhochschule

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Schmalkalden Old Town – Mommelstein Cycle Path loop from Schmalkalden-Fachhochschule

02:40

42.5km

440m

Cycling

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: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.37 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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938 m

View of Wilhelmsburg Castle and the castle pond, Schmalkalden

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I find the pond less pretty. But the castle is a real highlight, especially with its museum

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1.33 km

Schmalkalden Old Town

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Beautiful old town with interesting half-timbered buildings and interesting exhibitions on the Wilhelmsburg. Every year at the end of August, the historic Stadtfest Hirschessen takes place.
Those who love sweets …

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5.15 km

Neue Hütte Blast Furnace Museum

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Beautiful building right on the bike path.

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11.0 km

View of Hundsrück Tunnel and Viaduct

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A worthwhile photo opportunity. After the climb and the hairpin bend, the view of the tunnel and viaduct opens up.

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13.3 km

Canyon Section of the Mommelstein Cycle Path

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You have to experience it. You drive through a longer gorge.

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13.5 km

Mommelstein Cycle Path

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The entire route of approximately 12.5 km from Schmalkalden to the former Auwallenburg train station is asphalted and leads over 6 bridges and 2 viaducts.

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34.4 km

View of the Werra River from the Wernshausen Bridge

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From the bridge you can enjoy the view of the natural Werra.

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40.3 km

Viba Nougat World and Park

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In the experience confectionery you will gain insights into the production of sweet temptations and discover a variety of delights. In the Viba Park next door you can linger and relax while your kids let off steam on the playground.

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42.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

13.8 km

6.59 km

6.00 km

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

1.45 km

850 m

222 m

175 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

9°C

4°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

August 11, 2026,Brotterode-Mommelstein-Radweg-Schmalkalden-Breitungen-Trusetal-Brotterode

This new section of the Mommelstein cycle path from Brotterode station to the old Auwallenburg station is an absolute highlight.

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March 17, 2024,Fahrradtour

A very nice and recommended but strenuous tour.

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May 24, 2026,Pfingsttour auf dem Mommelsteinradweg

The Mommelstein Cycle Path is the most beautiful cycle path far and wide, especially in hot weather it is often shady and cool here. Finally, the section to Brotterode has also been completed, it is great to ride.

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June 25, 2025,Mommelsteinradweg

Beautiful route but huge differences in altitude 586 m uphill in one go, it's tough on the legs, many local restaurants are unfortunately closed on weekdays, otherwise there is a lot to see, Hunsrück tunnel, in Klein Schmalkalden the largest cowbell in the world

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June 13, 2024,Mommelsteinradweg & Trusetaler Wasserfall

The disused narrow-gauge railway line from Schmalkalden to Brotterode has been converted into the Mommelstein cycle path. The start is in Wernshausen, but you can of course also get on in the half-timbered town of Schamlkalden (worth seeing). The cycle path leads uphill to Auwallenburg (not as bad as it looks in the profile). A section of the asphalted path …

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