Trail along the Gera River – Gera Cycle Path near Plaue loop from Erfurt-Bischleben

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Thuringia

Trail along the Gera River – Gera Cycle Path near Plaue loop from Erfurt-Bischleben

Hard

4.9

(20)

riders

Trail along the Gera River – Gera Cycle Path near Plaue loop from Erfurt-Bischleben

05:48

87.7km

820m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15 m for 32 m

After 87.7 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

197 m

Cycle path between Möbisburg and Bischleben

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The idyllic bike path ensures relaxed riding, especially for children.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

9.49 km

Trail along the Gera River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

😉

Tip by

17.5 km

Gera Cycle Path: Arnstadt to Plaue

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Best surface. Also manageable for families with children.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

23.9 km

Gera Cycle Path near Plaue

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet bike route. Pleasant to drive.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

27.2 km

Angelroda Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Angelroda viaduct, an impressive example of 19th century engineering, majestically spans the valley of the Zahme Gera. Its delicate steel arches rise elegantly towards the sky.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

32.8 km

Elgersburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

In the castle you can stop in, stay overnight and also rent the hall

Translated by Google •

Tip by

53.1 km

View of the Wilde Gera Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Over 100 meters high bridge over the valley of the wild Gera.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

72.2 km

Gera Cycle Path through Arnstadt

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Right through Arnstadt, along the Gera, this great bike path leads right through the city and parks. Greatly signposted and developed, you can, for example, continue in a relaxed manner in the direction of Erfurt.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

87.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

22.4 km

16.3 km

14.8 km

4.02 km

242 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

68.5 km

10.1 km

6.22 km

1.97 km

949 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (900 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

7°C

96 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

September 13, 2021,Erfurt Schmücke und zurück🌤🤩💪

Okay, the journey via Gehlberg doesn't make it any easier either😜, here, too, cyclists who climb the mountain on their own leave a drop or two of sweat. On the positive side, I have to say that the Gera cycle path near Ichtershausen has been renovated to around 800 meters and partly asphalted👍, great thing😀

Showing Translation

May 31, 2023,Von Erfurt zum Schneekopf

Today we tried out whether we could make it from Erfurt to the Schneekopf. It wasn't too difficult with an e-bike. The good weather gave us great views of the surrounding area.

Showing Translation

August 3, 2022,Von Erfurt auf den Schneekopf und weiter nach Elgersburg

This Wednesday tour took place without any other participants. I started at 7:30 a.m. to avoid the heat. It's about 5 degrees cooler at the top of the Rennsteig anyway. At 11 a.m. I reached the Schneekopf (978m). Lunch was at the Mönchshof.

Showing Translation

July 20, 2024,SchneekopfOberhof-Tour ➕ BeatTheHeat-Fun 🥳

A long-planned tour to the Ausbrannten Stein in the Thuringian Forest was to be put into action today in glorious weather...🪨

The weather today was all about summer, sun and heat. What could be better than going on a pleasant bike ride in the higher elevations in bearable temperatures and then extending the tour to the more "wintery" Schneekopf. But …

Showing Translation