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Steinhagen Chapel – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Geisleden

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Steinhagen Chapel – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Geisleden

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Steinhagen Chapel – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Geisleden

02:09

27.1km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 12.5 km for 19 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.30 km

Steinhagen Chapel

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A small chapel between two trees near the deserted village of the same name. There are several benches here and also a covered picnic bench. It marks the end of …

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7.99 km

Scharfenstein Castle

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Since 1990, Scharfenstein Castle has been managed by the Treuhand and has been owned by the town of Leinefelde-Worbis since 2002.

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8.65 km

17% Climb Road Sign

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Here is the road sign with a 17% gradient. Have a quick look through here before going upstairs and take a photo in front of the sign😀

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12.5 km

Herrenberg viewpoint – View over the Leine Valley (Touringen stamp station 337)

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Wonderful vantage point with a view of the Leine valley, the northern Eichsfeld and the mountain ranges of the Harz (including Brocken).

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17.8 km

Forest Cabin with Shelter Opposite

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Good place for a little break and orientation

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19.5 km

View of Heiligenstadt and the Western Eichsfeld

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A pleasure in every season this view

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19.6 km

Dün cross near Heiligenstadt (Touringen stamp no. 395)

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The Dünkreuz was built in September 1948 and inaugurated by Provost J. Streb. It is illuminated on high holidays. In 1993, consideration was given to replacing the cross because it …

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19.6 km

View of Heilbad Heiligenstadt from Dünkreuz

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Once you are at the top, you can enjoy a wonderful view of Heilbad Heiligenstadt

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27.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

3.69 km

673 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

5.68 km

3.69 km

673 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

32°C

22°C

26 %

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Steinhagen Chapel – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Geisleden

Steinhagen Chapel

Scharfenstein Castle

17% Climb Road Sign

Herrenberg viewpoint – View over the Leine Valley (Touringen stamp station 337)

Forest Cabin with Shelter Opposite

View of Heiligenstadt and the Western Eichsfeld

Dün cross near Heiligenstadt (Touringen stamp no. 395)

View of Heilbad Heiligenstadt from Dünkreuz

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