Dreamlike descent into the valley – Luther Fountain loop from Bad Tabarz

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Dreamlike descent into the valley – Luther Fountain loop from Bad Tabarz

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Dreamlike descent into the valley – Luther Fountain loop from Bad Tabarz

02:20

23.6km

640m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.15 km

Viewpoint

4.22 km

View of Großer Inselsberg with information board

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.2 km

"Five-armed signpost" with shelter

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Five-armed signpost with a refuge 640m above sea level.

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19.7 km

Dreamlike descent into the valley

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A wonderful descent through the Lauchagrund, easy to drive and with lots of natural impressions.
This descent can be integrated very well into an island mountain range and offers welcome driving pleasure.

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19.7 km

Filming location of 'Das kalte Herz' in Lauchagrund

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Who doesn't know the Dutchman Michel and the Glass Man?
What a great film that cost a whopping 4 million East Germans.

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20.1 km

Bärenbruch Lauchagrund

Highlight • Gorge

As we know, there was a story or legend about a bear living here. Very interesting

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21.1 km

Luther Fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great fountain with fresh, cold water. Nicely maintained, seating available.

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21.5 km

Entrance to Lauchagrund

Highlight • Trail

22.4 km

End of the downhill trail

Highlight • MTB Park

The downhill section ends here with a big double

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23.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

2.58 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

3.23 km

1.76 km

620 m

239 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

20 %

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Dreamlike descent into the valley – Luther Fountain loop from Bad Tabarz

View of Großer Inselsberg with information board

"Five-armed signpost" with shelter

Dreamlike descent into the valley

Filming location of 'Das kalte Herz' in Lauchagrund

Bärenbruch Lauchagrund

Luther Fountain

Entrance to Lauchagrund

End of the downhill trail

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