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The Lonely Valley – Gessenbach Meadows loop from Kauern

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The Lonely Valley – Gessenbach Meadows loop from Kauern

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The Lonely Valley – Gessenbach Meadows loop from Kauern

01:12

19.4km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lasur und Eichberg bei Gera

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.49 km

View of Zwötzen and the bridge over the Weiße Elster

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The cycle path leads along the Weißen Elster, here with a view of the church in Zwötzen

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6.04 km

View of the White Elster River toward Zwötzen

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The Elsterradweg leads here along the Weißen Elster and crosses it. The view is from the bridge.

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6.41 km

Weiße Elster Weir and Fish Ladder

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The White Magpie must cross this weir here.

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14.2 km

At the Gessenbach near Collismühle

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Beautiful bike path where there is a lot to see.

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16.2 km

Colorful birdhouses along the cycle path

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Birdhouses hang from a lot of trees along the way. Each looks different and is very individually designed.

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16.8 km

Gessenbach Meadows

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This is a truly beautiful section of the Thuringian Town Chain cycle path through the meadows of the Gessenbach.

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19.0 km

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Opening times:
Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

7.12 km

3.59 km

246 m

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

3.13 km

1.87 km

266 m

230 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

26°C

7°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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The Lonely Valley – Gessenbach Meadows loop from Kauern

View of Zwötzen and the bridge over the Weiße Elster

View of the White Elster River toward Zwötzen

Weiße Elster Weir and Fish Ladder