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Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis

Südeichsfeld

Bette Oak – Totenkopf and Shelter loop from Heyerode

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

Thuringia

Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis

Südeichsfeld

Bette Oak – Totenkopf and Shelter loop from Heyerode

Moderate

4.8

(26)

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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: May 17, 2026

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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

22.8 km

3.59 km

2.83 km

2.10 km

1.82 km

131 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

6.69 km

3.23 km

2.64 km

848 m

401 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

28°C

5°C

19 %

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Bette Oak – Totenkopf and Shelter loop from Heyerode

View of Heyerode from the old railway bridge

Old Station Country Inn, Heyerode

Stone Arch Bridges on the Heyerode–Langula Rail Trail

Rest area at the Triftchaussee

Bette Oak

Totenkopf and Shelter

Scrub oak

Rennstieg Trail Through Hainich Forest

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