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View of Veste Heldburg – Heldburg Forestry Office loop from Bad Rodach (b Coburg)

View of Veste Heldburg – Heldburg Forestry Office loop from Bad Rodach (b Coburg)

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View of Veste Heldburg – Heldburg Forestry Office loop from Bad Rodach (b Coburg)

01:47

30.0km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 189 m for 234 m

After 29.8 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.41 km

Stone Seating Area at the Foot of Straufhain

Highlight • Rest Area

The Heldburger Gangschar is a tertiary volcanic system in the Franconian parts of northern Bavaria and southern Thuringia. It is named after the small town of Heldburg, whose surrounding area, the Heldburger Land, belongs entirely to the northern part of the volcanic zone. The term Gangschar refers to the fact that only a few of the volcanoes are still preserved as surface forms today, while their former activity can be proven by fissure fillings called "gangs". These gangs are mostly formed in a south-southwest direction, their cross-section is often less than one meter.

Source: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heldburger_Gangschar

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10.7 km

View of Veste Heldburg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not only the view, but also the cycle path there is great.

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11.9 km

View of Veste Heldburg

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's most beautiful there when the sun is out, but the other seasons also have their charm. The bench there invites you to rest. Feet up and stretch.

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14.4 km

Heldburg Forestry Office

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There are numerous half-timbered houses in Heldburg, but this one stands out 👍🏻. No wonder, since it is extensively designed with ornamental framework. It is still used today as a forestry office.

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16.1 km

Heldburg Fortress

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In the Franconian-influenced part of Thuringia stands one of Germany's most beautiful castle complexes. Immaculately restored, Heldburg Castle houses the German Castle Museum. It showcases the history and culture of castles in Europe up to the present day. The museum's comprehensive presentation is unique worldwide. The largest exhibit is Heldburg Castle itself.

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16.1 km

Veste Heldburg

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Heldburg Fortress acquired its appearance mainly in the 16th and 19th centuries. However, its history goes back much further, probably to the 12th century. The Renaissance architect Nikolaus Gromann had a decisive influence on the design of the complex. He is to be credited with having transformed the medieval castle into a representative ensemble - one with outstanding art-historical significance. He did not simply tear down what had been left behind, but cleverly integrated it into the new building project. The French building, built from 1560 onwards, is now the architectural highlight of the fortress.

Source:
thueringerschloesser.de/objekt/veste-heldburg

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22.4 km

Billmuthausen Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

In September 2005, the memorial's support association erected a three-ton millstone to commemorate the Billmuthausen Mill. The memorial has also been expanded with three new information panels.

This former millstone is the only reminder of the former Billmuthausen mill. Billmuthausen was once a village directly on the border and was razed.

Billmuthausen is a deserted village in the Bad Colberg district of the town of Heldburg in the Hildburghausen district of Thuringia.

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26.2 km

Trail at Spanierteich

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This small section is simply fun; the narrow path leads past the Spanierteich.

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30.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

9.38 km

5.84 km

2.34 km

321 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

11.1 km

2.46 km

110 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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View of Veste Heldburg – Heldburg Forestry Office loop from Bad Rodach (b Coburg)

Stone Seating Area at the Foot of Straufhain

View of Veste Heldburg

View of Veste Heldburg

Heldburg Forestry Office

Heldburg Fortress

Veste Heldburg

Billmuthausen Memorial

Trail at Spanierteich

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