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Waldau–Ratscher Cycle Path – Village Church of Waldau loop from Nahetal-Waldau

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Waldau–Ratscher Cycle Path – Village Church of Waldau loop from Nahetal-Waldau

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Waldau–Ratscher Cycle Path – Village Church of Waldau loop from Nahetal-Waldau

02:08

36.0km

190m

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 3, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Start point

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947 m

Old Railway Bridge on the Nahe Cycle Path

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Very nice and well-developed bike and footpath through the Nahe valley between Schleusingen and Hinternah along the Rennsteigbahn. Unfortunately with a bottleneck under the dilapidated railway bridge.

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7.48 km

Alte Schule Ratscher Clubhouse

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Here too, the former school has been given a sensible new use. Used as a clubhouse, the renovated building is a real eye-catcher.

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7.69 km

Water Fountain and Rest Area at Eller Weg

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Opportunity to rest and cool off.

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7.71 km

Bridge and waterfall on the cycle path at Ratscher Bergsee

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Beautiful cycle path that runs parallel to the Ratscher mountain lake.

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12.1 km

Waldau–Ratscher Cycle Path

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Super well-developed cycle path. Almost flat.

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18.6 km

Schleusetal Cycle Path (Former Railway Path) in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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A gravel path on an old embankment that is easy to drive. Directly on the slope, it is easy to climb the slope between trees. Only with the jostling bars …

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23.5 km

Village Church of Waldau

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Idyllically located directly on the Schleusetalradweg.

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26.3 km

View of the Ratscher Reservoir from the Heckengereuth rest area

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Located directly in front of Heckengereuth, the rest area has been given the name View of the Heckengereuther Meer, as can be read on the bench. This of course refers …

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36.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

12.2 km

8.24 km

2.93 km

Surfaces

30.8 km

2.32 km

2.08 km

765 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Saturday 5 September

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Waldau–Ratscher Cycle Path – Village Church of Waldau loop from Nahetal-Waldau

Old Railway Bridge on the Nahe Cycle Path

Alte Schule Ratscher Clubhouse

Water Fountain and Rest Area at Eller Weg

Bridge and waterfall on the cycle path at Ratscher Bergsee

Waldau–Ratscher Cycle Path

Schleusetal Cycle Path (Former Railway Path) in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Village Church of Waldau

View of the Ratscher Reservoir from the Heckengereuth rest area

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