Mönchhof Inn – Elgersburg Castle loop from Elgersburg

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Mönchhof Inn – Elgersburg Castle loop from Elgersburg

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Mönchhof Inn – Elgersburg Castle loop from Elgersburg

01:32

17.6km

380m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.02 km

Glück Auf Rest Area

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Beautifully laid out rest area with a mill café very close by. ;-)

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3.38 km

Jüchnitz Valley

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Nice red bike and the start of the gravel Gera cycle path.

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4.95 km

Kernzone Jüchnitzgrund

Nature Reserve

9.43 km

Zwei Wiesen Shelter

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The covered refuge "Zwei Wiesen" is located directly on the Gera-Radweg and offers a good opportunity for a rest. From here you can also cycle towards Ilmenau (to Ilmtal bike path).

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9.44 km

Zwei Wiesen Trail Signpost

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11.4 km

Mönchhof Inn

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Fine excursion restaurant idyllically situated in the middle of the forest. Homemade cake.

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11.7 km

Waldstraße near Elgersburg

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The forest road is part of the Gera cycle path. It is well paved and allows high speeds on the descent. In the curves are from time to time small …

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16.8 km

Elgersburg Castle

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In the castle you can stop in, stay overnight and also rent the hall

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17.0 km

Elgersburg Castle

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Coming from the bike path, we saw the magnificent castle. 😄

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17.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.42 km

7.13 km

2.82 km

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.72 km

7.58 km

194 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

12°C

4°C

12 %

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Mönchhof Inn – Elgersburg Castle loop from Elgersburg

Glück Auf Rest Area

Jüchnitz Valley

Zwei Wiesen Shelter

Zwei Wiesen Trail Signpost

Mönchhof Inn

Waldstraße near Elgersburg

Elgersburg Castle

Elgersburg Castle

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