Werra Raft Pond – Werra Spring Hut loop from Hildburghausen

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Werra Raft Pond – Werra Spring Hut loop from Hildburghausen

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Werra Raft Pond – Werra Spring Hut loop from Hildburghausen

04:40

66.9km

850m

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: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.5 km

View of the Thuringian Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Near Sachsenbrunn, view of the Thuringian Forest.

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27.2 km

Werra Raft Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Werra River is fed by two springs and flows through Germany's geographical center. A variety of wonderful spots await the leisurely stroller along the riverside paths.

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29.4 km

Werra Spring Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The new Gasthaus an der Werraquelle offers more guest comfort than the old version. A nice resting point in the hiking area around the donkey mountain between Masserberg and Fehrenbach. …

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29.4 km

Werra Spring (Upper Werra Spring)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice excursion destination in all seasons👍❄️🌅

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31.6 km

Eisfelder Resting Place

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Here you can relax. That's why the place is not called that way. The name goes back to the coachmen who once maneuvered their heavy wagons over the Rennsteig. Here, …

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37.1 km

Märter Lein

Mountain Pass

37.5 km

Southern Werra Spring

Highlight • River

On the way to the Bleßberg you can pass by there.

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49.2 km

Eisfeld Market Square and Fountain

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

The surroundings of the church with the neighboring vicarage and the former school are particularly worth seeing. Following the Marktstraße you get to the castle with the museum, which is also highly recommended.

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63.3 km

Werra Cycle Path near Birkenfeld

Highlight • Monument

A wonderful path towards Eisfeld. After Veilsdorf, in the direction of Harras, the path leads tunnel-like along the edge of the forest. Pure riding experience.

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66.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

16.0 km

13.7 km

11.3 km

7.39 km

2.39 km

Surfaces

47.7 km

9.67 km

8.60 km

912 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

3°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

May 23, 2022,Masserberg - Werraquellen - Hildburghausen, Werratalradweg 1/5

Today, after 2 strenuous days of travel (by bike), we were finally able to start our actual tour: the Werra Valley Cycle Path
The start in Masserberg was slightly rainy and quite chilly, so we had to unpack the rain jackets. After we were at both Werra springs and we went back down from the Rennsteig, the weather became really …

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May 22, 2025,VI. Etappe Werratal Radweg von Hildburghausen bis zur Oberen Werraquelle und noch nach Massaberg

Today, on the 6th day, we went to the Upper Werra Source. It was another wonderful tour. Right after Hildburghausen, the trail continued beautifully, above the edge of the forest, with magnificent views of the Thuringian Forest and a fantastic view of the Bleßberg. The signage wasn't so clear in places today, but there were comfortable rest areas. From Sachsenbrunn, …

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