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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Leinefelde-Worbis

Burg Scharfenstein – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Birkungen

Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Leinefelde-Worbis

Burg Scharfenstein – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Birkungen

Hard

2

riders

Burg Scharfenstein – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Birkungen

02:04

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: September 24, 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

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Start point

Train Station

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7.34 km

Burg Scharfenstein

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Beautiful castle with a cafe and a restaurant. Those who have a few extra minutes can also check out the whiskey world. It's worth it.

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7.67 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

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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4

11.3 km

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 Spring (Leinequelle)

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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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32.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

4.84 km

3.89 km

3.01 km

610 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

8.08 km

3.94 km

3.17 km

1.95 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

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