Gera Cycle Path near Plaue – Trail along the Gera River loop from Martinroda

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Gera Cycle Path near Plaue – Trail along the Gera River loop from Martinroda

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Gera Cycle Path near Plaue – Trail along the Gera River loop from Martinroda

03:50

63.6km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: September 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Steigerwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.62 km

Gera Cycle Path near Plaue

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Quiet bike route. Pleasant to drive.

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16.6 km

Trail along the Gera River

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25.6 km

Marienthal Bridge

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This pretty natural stone arch bridge was built in 1752. Then, as now, no cars drive over it. From the bridge you have a romantic view of the Apfelstädt river. There is a hose dispenser nearby.

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26.8 km

Gera Cycle Path near Möbisburg

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This bike path is fantastic from Erfurt to Arnstadt or in the direction of Gotha. Beautiful nature and flat route guidance invite people of all generations to cycle.

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27.9 km

Cycle path between Möbisburg and Bischleben

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The idyllic bike path ensures relaxed riding, especially for children.

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30.9 km

Gera River ecological restoration

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A sign provides further information on ecological flood protection.

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44.6 km

Gera Cycle Path near Ichtershausen

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A long stretch was paved in the summer of 2021. 😕

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52.5 km

Gera Cycle Path: Arnstadt to Plaue

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Best surface. Also manageable for families with children.

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63.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

17.1 km

14.3 km

9.94 km

4.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.9 km

5.09 km

3.51 km

2.12 km

1.01 km

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

11°C

6°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

May 26, 2026,Von Ilmenau nach Erfurt, RG8

Today, 3 ladies with e-assist and I were on the Gera-RW. The weather was great, cloudless.
Up to Elgersburg it was already a bit strenuous for me without e-assist, it also went uphill quite steeply at 10% at times. But then the beautiful Geratal downhill.
The riverbed of the Gera was completely dry before Plaue.

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October 6, 2021,Durch's Moortal entlang der Gera nach Erfurt

Today there was a very nice elevation profile on the journey from Ilmenau to Erfurt. The beginning through the Moortal contains one or the other incline, which made the Bioradler moan a little. Hats off to you!
But in terms of landscape there were some highlights - also because nature offers so wonderfully fresh green. A feast for the eyes! …

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July 17, 2024,Fahrrad aus Erfurt abgeholt und gleich bis Ilmenau getestet

The lovely Sebastian from Radgeber got my touring bike back in shape, including new oil for the Rohloff, which was also urgently needed.
I didn't want to take the train back, so I rode the Gera cycle path to Angelroda, which normally works great, but somehow the signage for the diversion in Erfurt is awful. I remember it better. There …

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July 19, 2025,EF - Plaue/Bad - EF

Today we took advantage of the day and went to the beautiful forest pool in Plaue to cool off in the clear water. The forest pool is very beautiful and quiet, not as crowded as maybe in Erfurt.
And on the way back, we picked up some cheese from the sheep and goat cheese dairy in Dosdorf. We enjoyed a …

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June 9, 2024,Von Erfurt nach Ilmenau

Hello everyone, today is the beginning of the third part of our Germany tour. With Marie-theres to Hamm, then with the IC to Erfurt and then in great weather to Ilmenau

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July 30, 2023,Tretrollertour vom Bahnhof Gehlberg zum Domplatz Erfurt

The first part of the way from Gehlberg to Geraberg is only suitable for robust companions and drivers. Further up in Gehlberg, Elgersburger Straße branches off with the same destination. This trail is obviously better for bikes.

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June 23, 2024,Von Erfurt Süd zur Braunstein-Mühle

The Gera cycle path is always a must, no matter which direction you go. Today we went to the Braunsteinmühle (we haven't been there for a long time). A very good cake awaits you, all homemade. On Sundays it's better if you book a table. The café is very popular. We were lucky, because at 1:30 p.m. - who sits …

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