White Elster River – Bismarck Tower Reust loop from Bad Köstritz

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White Elster River – Bismarck Tower Reust loop from Bad Köstritz

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White Elster River – Bismarck Tower Reust loop from Bad Köstritz

03:15

52.2km

440m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Lasur und Eichberg bei Gera

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.47 km

White Elster River

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Here the Elster Cycle Path runs parallel to the White Elster River.

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28.1 km

Bismarck Tower Reust

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The Bismarck Tower's architectural design is similar to those in Plauen and Markneukirchen. The upper part of the tower serves as an observation deck and was reopened in 1992. On …

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32.4 km

View of Ronneburg Castle from Großer Baderteich

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A nice place for a break.
From here you have a great view of Ronneburg Castle.

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32.7 km

Ronneburg Cycle Path

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The Ronneburg cycle path goes slightly downhill in the direction of Gera.

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33.6 km

Beautiful cycle path through the Gessental valley

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A beautiful route through the Gessental. You should also get off your bike and listen to the murmur of the stream. Also very nice are the many, very differently designed birdhouses along the way.

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35.9 km

Gessenbach Meadows

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This is a truly beautiful section of the Thuringian Town Chain cycle path through the meadows of the Gessenbach.

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43.9 km

Untermhäuser Bridge Gera

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Especially worth visiting in summer, because the bridge is used as a beer garden.

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51.1 km

Bad Köstritz Park

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Beautiful park with a small temple and game reserve.

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52.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

14.4 km

9.02 km

2.98 km

213 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

6.94 km

4.06 km

523 m

246 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Monday 2 November

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White Elster River – Bismarck Tower Reust loop from Bad Köstritz

White Elster River

Bismarck Tower Reust

View of Ronneburg Castle from Großer Baderteich

Ronneburg Cycle Path

Beautiful cycle path through the Gessental valley

Gessenbach Meadows

Untermhäuser Bridge Gera

Bad Köstritz Park

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