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Mahlgera Bridge in Elxleben – Gera River Floodplain loop from Gera-Aue

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Mahlgera Bridge in Elxleben – Gera River Floodplain loop from Gera-Aue

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Mahlgera Bridge in Elxleben – Gera River Floodplain loop from Gera-Aue

01:10

18.9km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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4.54 km

Mahlgera Bridge in Elxleben

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The Mahlgera, which takes its name from the numerous mills that once existed there, is diverted from the Gera at the Kühnhausen weir north of Erfurt and flows back into the Gera at Gebesee.

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6.81 km

Fish pond on the Geraradweg

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The fish pond is not directly on the Geraradweg, you have to drive there specifically. But it's nice there.

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7.17 km

Gera River Floodplain

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Here, the Free State of Thuringia was able to create more space for the river and buy land. An island was created and two rivers. Now the river can create …

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10.2 km

View of the River from the Dike

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what a beautiful landscape

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10.6 km

Deichweg

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here you can cycle wonderfully along

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11.7 km

Rest Area Zur Brückennerte, Ringleben

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The Rasplatz consists of a covered shelter and some benches. Bicycle stand and information board is available. A nice place to stay. Right on the bike path.

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11.7 km

Gera Cycle Path on the Dike

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Nice piece of bike path. Along the dike. The Gera in view.

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13.7 km

Gera Embankment Path

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It rolls along easily all the way to Sömmerda.

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18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

4.94 km

1.86 km

1.74 km

110 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

2.55 km

1.50 km

676 m

336 m

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