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View of Scharfenstein Castle – Etzelsbach Monument loop from Birkungen

View of Scharfenstein Castle – Etzelsbach Monument loop from Birkungen

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View of Scharfenstein Castle – Etzelsbach Monument loop from Birkungen

01:34

33.0km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 5.24 km for 191 m

After 7.32 km for 1.16 km

After 24.7 km for 100 m

After 27.6 km for 191 m

After 29.1 km for 159 m

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Start point

Train Station

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6.39 km

View of Scharfenstein Castle

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At the top of a wooded hill you can see Scharfenstein Castle. The view is quite beautiful, not only because of the castle, but because of the landscape itself.

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12.6 km

Eichsfeld Rest Area and Shelter

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Perfect for a little break.

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15.7 km

Pilgrimage Site of the Sorrowful Mother of Etzelsbach

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Four pilgrimages take place here every year. The most popular is the horse pilgrimage on the 2nd Sunday after the Visitation of María (July 2nd).
A special highlight was the …

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17.5 km

Etzelsbach Monument

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

very little traffic, paved road,

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22.3 km

Eiscafé Alte Schule

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Very tasty sundaes and good for a break

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29.2 km

This is the source of the Leine and also the starting point of the Leine-Heide cycle path from Leinefelde to Hamburg. The route goes through Heiligenstadt, Göttingen, Hanover, Soltau and many other places.

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29.2 km

Leine River Source and Start of the Leine-Heide Cycle Route

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The Leine springs can be discovered to the right of the board. You can look over the hedge. They originate on private property.

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33.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

7.62 km

6.01 km

2.63 km

255 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.1 km

1.59 km

1.57 km

747 m

674 m

230 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

28°C

12°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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View of Scharfenstein Castle – Etzelsbach Monument loop from Birkungen

View of Scharfenstein Castle

Eichsfeld Rest Area and Shelter

View Near Etzelsbach

Pilgrimage Site of the Sorrowful Mother of Etzelsbach

Etzelsbach Monument

Eiscafé Alte Schule

Leine Spring (Leinequelle)

Leine River Source and Start of the Leine-Heide Cycle Route

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