Bette Oak – Totenkopf and Shelter loop from Heyerode

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Germany

Thuringia

Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis

Südeichsfeld

Bette Oak – Totenkopf and Shelter loop from Heyerode

Moderate

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Bette Oak – Totenkopf and Shelter loop from Heyerode

02:42

33.3km

390m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Schutzzone 1 Nationalpark Hainich

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.09 km

View of Heyerode from the old railway bridge

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On the Bahntrassenweg between Treffurt and Mühlhausen you pass this former railway bridge, which offers a great view of Heyerode below.

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2.44 km

Old Station Country Inn, Heyerode

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Between 1911 and 1968, the “Vogteier Bimmel” railway crossed the Hainich National Park. There was a train stop in Heyerode. You can still admire the wonderful, colorful old train station …

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6.82 km

Stone Arch Bridges on the Heyerode–Langula Rail Trail

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Here you will find three old stone bridges in the middle of the forest, which remind you of the time when trains were still rolling between Langula and Heyerode. The …

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8.71 km

Viewpoint

17.7 km

Rest area at the Triftchaussee

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nothing special, but a welcome opportunity to rest

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19.5 km

Bette Oak

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The Betteleiche (Beggar's Oak) is a very imposing tree and is one of the oldest (600–800 years) and most striking trees in the Hainich National Park. The Ihlefeld shelter, restored …

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21.0 km

Totenkopf and Shelter

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Distinctive point for route planning. A few meters further on there is a massive shelter.

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25.9 km

Scrub oak

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Striking rest area, suitable for all directions.

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28.7 km

Rennstieg Trail Through Hainich Forest

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Wonderful forest path through the Mühlhausen city park - now in April with tons of wild garlic.

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33.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

3.59 km

2.55 km

2.10 km

1.82 km

131 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

6.69 km

2.96 km

2.64 km

1.12 km

401 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

6°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

June 23, 2022,Ein Stück Rennstieg durch den Hainich

The pedelec finally needed a few kilometers on it. The climbs in the Hainich are fun. With only a few vertical meters, I still love to be on the road with a normal bike.

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May 1, 2025,Mountainbike-Tour

The jungle trail is strictly speaking a hiking trail. On weekdays with little to no foot traffic, it's also a lot of fun by bike. However, please exercise caution; mutual consideration makes paths wider. 😏

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