Rundtour 3: Zum Mittelpunkt Thüringens

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Thuringia

Rundtour 3: Zum Mittelpunkt Thüringens

Moderate

4.7

(50)

144

riders

Rundtour 3: Zum Mittelpunkt Thüringens

02:40

40.8km

330m

Cycling

This tour takes you south from Erfurt's city center to the official geographical center of Thuringia in the Ilm district. Along the way, you'll encounter rolling hills, beautiful rivers, and expansive views.

Once you leave the city behind, you'll enter tranquil forests. The atmosphere becomes instantly calmer and more natural.…

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 31.3 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

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19.7 km

Official Center of Thuringia (Rockhausen)

Highlight • Monument

If you're already in the area, you might as well stop by. The small access cycle path, an asphalt road lined mostly with young chestnut trees, is fantastic to ride on.

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20.4 km

View of the Thuringian Forest from the Rockhausen Shelter

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small shelter between Kirchheim and Rockhausen. Great view of the Thuringian Forest. Bench and table for resting.

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33.1 km

Bischleben village centre

Highlight • Settlement

Two snack bars and food outlets, directly on the cycle path, offering either good, traditional fare or upscale options depending on your preference; unfortunately, they have limited opening hours.

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33.9 km

Bachstelzenweg

Highlight • Trail

Well-frequented cycling and walking path. Beautiful area between the railway and the jetty.

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40.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

9.95 km

8.34 km

7.06 km

756 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

5.19 km

4.72 km

2.73 km

739 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

8°C

24 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

December 18, 2022,Freezer-Tour #Erfurt #EnjoyWinterOutside

For today's 4th Advent, I really wanted to "turn on" the gas cooker again and I thought, what could be nicer than enjoying the sunset (1:20h / 21.6km/h)...❄️🌅

Without further ado I packed everything on my bike and off I went towards Egstedt. The beautiful long way is always wonderful and fortunately it was completely free. I chose the small …

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January 23, 2026

This tour takes you south from Erfurt's city center to the official geographical center of Thuringia in the Ilm district. Along the way, you'll encounter rolling hills, beautiful rivers, and expansive views.
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Once you leave the city behind, you'll enter tranquil forests. The atmosphere becomes instantly

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