Rothenhof Cycle Path – Boxberg Cycle Path loop from Mechterstädt

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Rothenhof Cycle Path – Boxberg Cycle Path loop from Mechterstädt

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Rothenhof Cycle Path – Boxberg Cycle Path loop from Mechterstädt

03:35

58.6km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 30, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 76 m for 3 m

After 58.6 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.18 km

Cycle Path Between Kälberfeld and Schönau

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10.1 km

Wutha Fault

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Impressive natural monument, a former quarry.

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12.3 km

Rothenhof Cycle Path

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The way off the road is wonderful to drive on. Whether with the Raf, inliner or just on foot ☺️

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15.9 km

Ruins

17.6 km

Cycle Path Between Zapfengrund and Kälberfeld

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Beautiful section of the Thuringian Cities Chain cycle path between the Zapfengrund Inn and Kälberfeld.

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26.7 km

View of Inselsberg

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When the weather is nice you can see the Inselberg.

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37.4 km

Boxberg Cycle Path

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The cycle path is part of the Thuringian chain of cities. Natural surface. Good to drive on.

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38.6 km

Boxberg, Gotha

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The old horse racing track Boxberg.

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43.0 km

Gotha West Cycle Path

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Past a field of the Pomona nursery, you reach Gotha on one side and the hospital on the other.

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58.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

14.1 km

10.3 km

7.03 km

148 m

145 m

Surfaces

46.4 km

7.67 km

3.21 km

1.26 km

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Saturday 31 October

8°C

3°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

April 3, 2024,Etappe 1: Von Eisenach nach Gotha – Thüringer Städtekette

The first stage is easy to drive, although the noise from the nearby motorway can be a bit disturbing. If you plan on taking lots of breaks at inns, you should drive in the afternoon, as they often don't open until midday.

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July 30, 2023,Zu Besuch nach Eisenach 🌞🌻

...quickly decided to get off the train in Gotha and cycled the last bit. Back then been too lazy.
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August 10, 2025,Radurlaub 2025 Tag 8 - Gotha nach Hörschel

After starting our final leg (50 km), we took another look at Gotha. Sunday morning is perfect for this (nothing's happening). Gotha is also worth seeing because of its history and the buildings associated with it. We didn't notice that the Gothaer Insurance company was or is still based here. The route towards Eisenach was great, almost always on decent …

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