Old railway line to the cycle path – Hundsrücktunnel loop from Schmalkalden

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Schmalkalden

Old railway line to the cycle path – Hundsrücktunnel loop from Schmalkalden

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Old railway line to the cycle path – Hundsrücktunnel loop from Schmalkalden

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25.2km

270m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.41 km

Mommelstein cycle path

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The Mommelstein cycle path is one of the most scenic cycle paths in Thuringia and runs between the Inselsberg and Wernshausen.
With a length of 33 kilometers, the Mommelstein cycle …

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6.15 km

Old railway line to the cycle path

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One of the most scenic cycle paths in Thuringia is the Mommelstein-Radweg near Schmalkalden in the Thuringian Forest (12.5 km long) with its 6 bridges, 2 viaducts and, as the …

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9.99 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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12.5 km

Railway car with information about the former railway line

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In addition to information about the former Wernshausen - Brotterode railway line, there is also a service point for cyclists

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16.3 km

Hundsrücktunnel

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Very short tunnel, 86 meters, but still cool.

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17.7 km

Hohleborn Rest Area on the Mommelstein Cycle Path at Hundsrück

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Small rest area on the Mommelstein cycle path. However, you have to be careful, otherwise you will quickly cycle past 😉
Possibility to put on or take off a jacket before or after crossing the tunnel.

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18.5 km

Seligenthal Viaduct

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Old railway viaduct located at the Seligenthal soccer field

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21.0 km

Neue Hütte, Schmalkalden

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Here you can also buy delicious food or, depending on the season, buy asparagus, strawberries, etc.

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25.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

273 m

200 m

171 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

734 m

299 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

11°C

2°C

46 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

October 9, 2022,Mountainbike-Tour mit Freunden.

After the harping of my chain. I had to cancel the planned tour today. 🙈🙈🙈

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August 20, 2022,Mountainbike-Tour von Schmalkalden Fachhochschule über Wallenturm

What do I have to say, a tour that offers more surprises than expected. The tour starts at the technical college, which
can also be easily reached by train. It starts on the cycle path, which gradually winds its way up, past enchanting meadows and forests and a very old tunnel. Before you can admire the tower hut and the …

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