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Germany
Thuringia
Hildburghausen
Hellingen

View of the Gleichberge – View of Veste Heldburg loop from Rieth

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Thuringia
Hildburghausen
Hellingen

View of the Gleichberge – View of Veste Heldburg loop from Rieth

Moderate

4.5

(6)

18

riders

View of the Gleichberge – View of Veste Heldburg loop from Rieth

02:51

45.6km

370m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Schlechtsarter Schweiz

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Bus stop

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10.1 km

Feuerwehrteich

Lake

2

12.7 km

Linden Outdoor Pool

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Refreshingly cool, especially in the summer and very well maintained as well as the focal point of the village.

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16.3 km

View of the Gleichberge

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The place was first mentioned in documents in 1100 as a settlement under the name “Glychon”. In the years that followed, the settlement split into “Glychin am Berg” (today’s Gleichamberg) …

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24.4 km

This path leads from Bedhheim to Stressenhausen and on to Hildburghausen, Bad Rodach or Heldburg via Streufdorf.
If you want to go to Bad Rodach you can either drive via …

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25.8 km

View of the Gleichberge

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You can see the Gleichberge really well. Streufdorf is a short distance from there. There you can take a break with coffee and cake.

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31.0 km

Bench With View of the Gleichberge

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A new bench with the saying: "We are Thuringians and were already Saxons, but our tongues are Franconian." This saying is due to the dialect of the Lower Landers, which …

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34.7 km

View of Veste Heldburg

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Even before Völkershausen you can see the destination Heldburg with the fortress as its landmark.

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8

36.4 km

View of Veste Heldburg

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Not only the view, but also the cycle path there is great.

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37.7 km

View of Veste Heldburg

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It's most beautiful there when the sun is out, but the other seasons also have their charm. The bench there invites you to rest. Feet up and stretch.

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45.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

12.0 km

7.14 km

2.48 km

Surfaces

34.8 km

7.88 km

2.53 km

366 m

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Lowest point (290 m)

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Sunday 31 May

22°C

13°C

66 %

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