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The Hainichbaude – Bette Oak loop from Hörselberg-Hainich

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The Hainichbaude – Bette Oak loop from Hörselberg-Hainich

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The Hainichbaude – Bette Oak loop from Hörselberg-Hainich

02:50

32.8km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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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Your route passes through protected areas

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Schutzzone 1 Nationalpark Hainich

Nationalpark Hainich

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Start point

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8.19 km

The Hainichbaude

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A rustic hut with charm, nice service and delicious home cooking.

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11.4 km

Hainich National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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The Hainich National Park, which was founded on December 31, 1997, is the 13th national park in Germany and the only one in Thuringia. One of the most important goals …

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12.1 km

Hainich National Park — UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site

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The Hainich is a forest area in which there is also a treetop path.

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12.4 km

The Eiserne Hand signpost

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The Iron Hand signpost that can be seen here is a replica of the ancient original signpost that had been in place for centuries. The mere fact that the signpost …

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13.4 km

Bette Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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19.7 km

View of Rieth im Lautertal

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25.3 km

View of Wartburg from Lohberg

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From here you have a wonderful view of the valley including Wartburg.

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28.4 km

Hesswinkel Sculpture Park

Highlight • Monument

An interesting corner: this is where, for example, the Sculpture Trail and the Wildcat Trail meet. I met a shepherd here who was tending his sheep - great this area, this nature ...

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32.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

5.19 km

3.10 km

284 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

6.68 km

4.77 km

4.07 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

21°C

13°C

52 %

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The Hainichbaude – Bette Oak loop from Hörselberg-Hainich

The Hainichbaude

Hainich National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Hainich National Park — UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site

The Eiserne Hand signpost

Bette Oak

View of Rieth im Lautertal

View of Wartburg from Lohberg

Hesswinkel Sculpture Park

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