Old Werra bridge near Creuzburg – View of Creuzburg Castle loop from Ifta

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Old Werra bridge near Creuzburg – View of Creuzburg Castle loop from Ifta

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Old Werra bridge near Creuzburg – View of Creuzburg Castle loop from Ifta

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20.0km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.62 km

Spichra Hydroelectric Power Plant

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The historic Spichra hydroelectric power station is located on the Werra-Burgen-Steig.

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Werratal Cycle Path

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Nice bike path along the Werra.

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11.7 km

View of Creuzburg Castle

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From this section of the Werra Valley cycle path you have a beautiful view of the Creuzburg as well as the cultural landscape of the Werra.

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12.5 km

View of Creuzburg Castle

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The Creuzburg was one of the residence places of the Ludowinger and preferred residence of the landgrave Elisabeth of Thuringia, who became the German "national saint" of the Middle Ages …

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12.8 km

View of the Old Werra Bridge in Creuzburg

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The old Werra Bridge is one of the oldest bridges in Germany, its origins dating back to the 13th century.

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Old Werra bridge near Creuzburg

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Very well-preserved bridge from the Middle Ages (one of the oldest natural stone bridges in Germany) Together with the Liborius Chapel, a great photo motif. The chapel is only open from Easter.

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13.6 km

View of Creuzburg Castle

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After a loop of the Werra, the Creuzburg comes into view. The 12th century fortress sits high on a hill.

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15.9 km

Park of Pollmeier Massivholz GmbH

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Landscape garden designed by Peter Wirtz from Antwerp, which stretches south to the Werra. Individual plant islands with a collection of Japanese cherries create an enchanted walkway. The landscape park …

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

5.48 km

1.72 km

625 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

3.93 km

1.28 km

1.27 km

247 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

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Comments

May 1, 2025,Erste kurze Werraausfahrt

Today was the first short tour along the Werra River. The start and finish point was Pferdsdorf-Spichra, with its rather spacious parking lot at the hydroelectric power plant. The beautiful nature in lush May green and rapeseed yellow provided the perfect backdrop.
PS: As an "organic biker," you're practically a dinosaur these days...

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