Shelter at Heidehügel – View of Gehren loop from Großbreitenbach

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Shelter at Heidehügel – View of Gehren loop from Großbreitenbach

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4.8

(6)

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Shelter at Heidehügel – View of Gehren loop from Großbreitenbach

01:37

21.0km

370m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.98 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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724 m

View of Herschdorf and the Schwarzatal from the Wurzelkurtlehrpfad

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Great view over Herschdorf into the Schwarzatal. A little break is worth it. If you like, drive the few meters to Herschdorf and try delicious beer in the small private brewery.

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5.19 km

Prince Karl Günther Monument

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A really nice place for a break, even in bad weather. 🔝

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5.20 km

Prince Karl Günther Monument and Viewpoint

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The monument was built between 1911 and 1912 on the initiative of the Thuringian Forest Association Gehren. The basic idea was to honor the deceased sovereign Karl Günther von Schwarzburg …

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7.65 km

Nature Park Gate Langer Berg

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A wonderful idea from the Thuringian Forest Nature Park Association. Thank you to the staff and the fantastic execution!

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8.69 km

The Dog's Grave

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Final resting place of a hunting dog

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10.0 km

Shelter at Heidehügel

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Small shelter permanently open.
The view is very nice and extends to Ilmenau 😊

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10.4 km

View of Gehren

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From up here, the town of Gehren appears much larger. Great view over Gehren.

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11.1 km

Memorial Rock at Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Right on the edge of the forest towards the long mountain.
The parking lot is 10m away and a good starting point for beautiful tours 😊

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21.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

7.32 km

1.50 km

957 m

618 m

Surfaces

8.94 km

6.92 km

3.24 km

1.23 km

700 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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Shelter at Heidehügel – View of Gehren loop from Großbreitenbach

View of Herschdorf and the Schwarzatal from the Wurzelkurtlehrpfad

Prince Karl Günther Monument

Prince Karl Günther Monument and Viewpoint

Nature Park Gate Langer Berg

The Dog's Grave

Shelter at Heidehügel

View of Gehren

Memorial Rock at Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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