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Germany
Thuringia
Wartburgkreis
Gerstungen

Old Railway Bridge – Katharinenkirche Gerstungen loop from Gerstungen

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Wartburgkreis
Gerstungen

Old Railway Bridge – Katharinenkirche Gerstungen loop from Gerstungen

Easy

4.2

(30)

25

hikers

Old Railway Bridge – Katharinenkirche Gerstungen loop from Gerstungen

01:01

3.98km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Alte Werra

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

201 m

Old Forester's House

Highlight • Historical Site

The building has now been completely restored. Very magnificent half-timbering. 👍

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2

728 m

Canadian Poplar

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

1.07 km

Old Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Next to the road bridge over the Werra is the ruin of the railway bridge.
From 1962 to 1992, the railway ran here from Gerstungen to Förtha/Eisenach to bypass Herleshausen in Hesse.

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4

1.41 km

From here you can make very beautiful hikes

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5

2.08 km

Good protection in rain and snow

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6

3.74 km

Katharinenkirche Gerstungen

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Catherine's Church looks very well maintained from the outside.

Unfortunately, we found it locked.

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7

3.86 km

The beautiful fountain fits well with the beautiful square. 👍

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8

3.90 km

Beautiful marketplace with a fountain and refreshments in Gerstungen

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3.98 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.42 km

798 m

415 m

266 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

472 m

383 m

329 m

180 m

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Tuesday 7 July

23°C

16°C

28 %

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