View of Wartburg – Entrance to the Drachenschlucht loop from Herleshausen

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Herleshausen

View of Wartburg – Entrance to the Drachenschlucht loop from Herleshausen

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View of Wartburg – Entrance to the Drachenschlucht loop from Herleshausen

02:55

41.6km

480m

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: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.4 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

811 m

Werra Border Park – Herleshausen/Wartha Border Crossing

Highlight • Historical Site

werra Grenzpark.info/presse-spiegel. There is a lot of information at this link

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3.12 km

Evangelical Half-Timbered Church Wartha

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The Protestant half-timbered church Wartha is a listed branch church in the Wartha district of the city of Eisenach in Thuringia. It is the oldest and, with a footprint of …

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7.29 km

View of the Wartburg from Großer Eichelberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

A first great view on the Rennsteig from the Großer Eichelberg.

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14.1 km

View of Wartburg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Unfortunately it was a bit hazy. In good weather, the view from here on the castle is sensational.

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15.0 km

View of Hainich from Thuringian Forest

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Shelter with a great view.

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17.0 km

Wild sow - Touringen stamp no. 21

Highlight • Monument

The Atonement "Wild sow" dates back to 1483. He describes an oral accident, according to legend, a hunting accident in which a servant wanted to protect his masters from a …

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17.7 km

Kisselblick

Viewpoint

24.4 km

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

Highlight • Gorge

The Dragon Gorge is always great. In winter with the loud rushing water and from spring onwards it is incredibly green.

However, it is also very busy at weekends, so if possible, choose a weekday to visit.

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27.6 km

Market Square, Eisenach

Highlight • Settlement

The weekly market, where you can buy regional delicacies, takes place every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. There is also a first-class ice cream parlor on the market square.

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41.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

10.9 km

5.98 km

3.09 km

2.96 km

1.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

10.6 km

6.53 km

1.28 km

271 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

7°C

46 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

October 8, 2023,Rennsteig Beginn in Hörschel bis Sängerwiese

The first km up the ridge are always challenging, only possible with an MB!!

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August 5, 2021,Südliche Tour bei Eisenach - Wartburg inklu --- midlifEbiker

Canceled after half the round because the hotel on the Wartburg needed our room, although a second night was booked ...
Well, that's understandable, the first night was only a given Jochen Schweizer voucher ...

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July 19, 2025,⛰️ Wartburg & Eisenach 🌭

A nine-day cycling tour through Thuringia lies ahead of us! We start in Hörschel on the Werra River and at the "Gateway to the Rennsteig" – because this is where it begins, arguably Germany's most famous hiking trail. This is our first time here by bike and we enjoy fantastic views of the Thuringian Forest – but also challenging climbs …

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