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Burg Scharfenstein – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Birkungen

Burg Scharfenstein – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Birkungen

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Burg Scharfenstein – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Birkungen

02:03

32.6km

490m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11.1 km for 19 m

After 28.7 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.36 km

Burg Scharfenstein

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7.68 km

Scharfenstein Castle

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Since 1990, Scharfenstein Castle has been managed by the Treuhand and has been owned by the town of Leinefelde-Worbis since 2002.

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11.1 km

Herrenberg viewpoint – View over the Leine Valley (Touringen stamp station 337)

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Wonderful vantage point with a view of the Leine valley, the northern Eichsfeld and the mountain ranges of the Harz (including Brocken).

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11.3 km

View of Wingerode and the Leine Valley

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A small inconspicuous path leads to this wonderful view and a small refuge.
The narrow path is also quite easy to navigate by bike.

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19.0 km

St. Andreas Church Wingerode

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Large and quite impressive church directly on the Leine cycle path

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19.1 km

Café de la Sable

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Delicious ice cream, café with courtyard.

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28.5 km

Leine Springs (Leinequellen) in Leinefelde

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There is definitely no sign here that the source of origin is behind the high hedge and whether you are allowed to enter it.

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28.6 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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32.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

5.20 km

3.89 km

3.01 km

536 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

8.08 km

3.67 km

3.26 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

26°C

12°C

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Burg Scharfenstein – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Birkungen

Burg Scharfenstein

Scharfenstein Castle

Herrenberg viewpoint – View over the Leine Valley (Touringen stamp station 337)

View of Wingerode and the Leine Valley

St. Andreas Church Wingerode

Café de la Sable

Leine Springs (Leinequellen) in Leinefelde

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

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