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Birkungen Reservoir – Kanonenbahn Rail Trail loop from Gernrode-Niederorschel

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Birkungen Reservoir – Kanonenbahn Rail Trail loop from Gernrode-Niederorschel

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Birkungen Reservoir – Kanonenbahn Rail Trail loop from Gernrode-Niederorschel

03:18

51.3km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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2.51 km

Niederorschel Chapel and Stations of the Cross

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Very nice to relax in spring and summer.

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5.53 km

Birkungen Reservoir

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View from the dam + opportunity to swim

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26.0 km

Scenic cycle path along the Unstrut

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very nice section of the bike path at Zella

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29.0 km

Unstrut Cycle Path at Zella

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A well-developed cycle path that leads through many cities worth seeing.

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29.4 km

Unstrut Cycle Path Between Helmsdorf and Silberhausen

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Nice piece of bike path between Silberhausen and Helmsdorf. Best surface.

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34.5 km

Kanonenbahn Rail Trail

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Officially, entering or riding the viaduct by bicycle is not permitted, but it is still possible...

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34.8 km

Dingelstädt / Eichsfeld Train Station

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Located on a beautiful route with viewpoints

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34.8 km

Start of Kanonenbahn Cycle Path in Dingelstädt

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Here is the northern turning point of the so-called Kanonenbahn cycle path. The cycle path between Frieda (Meinhard) and Dingelstädt, set up in the former second track bed, was only completed in October 2019.

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51.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

10.6 km

826 m

Surfaces

42.3 km

4.58 km

3.30 km

735 m

311 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

23°C

13°C

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Birkungen Reservoir – Kanonenbahn Rail Trail loop from Gernrode-Niederorschel

Niederorschel Chapel and Stations of the Cross

Birkungen Reservoir

Scenic cycle path along the Unstrut

Unstrut Cycle Path at Zella

Unstrut Cycle Path Between Helmsdorf and Silberhausen

Kanonenbahn Rail Trail

Dingelstädt / Eichsfeld Train Station

Start of Kanonenbahn Cycle Path in Dingelstädt

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