Best bike touring trails in Erfurt
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Explore the most popular bike touring trails near Erfurt with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.6 (23)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrIdyllic circular route in the Steigerwald forest in Erfurt, Thuringia. The Steigerwald nature reserve is located on the southern outskirts of the city and is ideal for an active excursion away from the city centre. The forest has several hiking trails. The circular trail follows the "Rotes Rad" hiking trail. Only the last section is not part of the route, but the trails join together as a circular route. Highlights: - Great oasis in the city - idyllic forest paths
- 4.4 (7)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrHistorical and idyllic hiking tour in Erfurt, Thuringia. Starting from the main train station, this beautiful hiking trail leads along the Gera for a while. It goes a good distance through the adventurous and shady Steigerwald. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Steigerwald - the Gera (river) - quiet nature in the middle of the city
- 4.5 (4)·Easy·56.3 km·Est. 13–14 hrStage 9 of the Mittelland Route. Stage 9 of the Mittelland Route takes you from Erfurt via the cultural city of cultural city of Weimar to the city of light, Jena. The main focus of this cycle tour is on the historical and cultural sights in all three cities, but there is also plenty to see in terms of scenery with Weimar's Ilm Park and the surrounding countryside of Jena. Highlights: - Erfurt: Krämerbrücke, cathedral, Thuringian Zoo Park - Cultural city of Weimar
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·103 km·Est. 24 hr+Varied MTB tour near Erfurt, Thuringia. If you are looking for a sporting challenge in the midst of beautiful hilly landscapes, this challenging route from Erfurt is the right choice. Primarily suited for experienced mountain bikers, the route starts quite easy, always following the Gera from Erfurt to Arnstadt. From here you complete a challenging loop around the Ohra reservoir, which is used for drinking water production. Highlights of the tour: - Gera - Arnstadt - Luetsch reservoir -...
- 2.5 (11)·Easy·25.3 km·Est. 6–6.5 hr3rd section of the Thuringian Chain of Towns cycle route from Eisenach to Altenburg The term Thuringian Chain of Towns refers to an imaginary 130 kilometre-long line along which the six largest towns in the federal state of Thuringia are strung together in an easterly direction. The long-distance cycle route has predominantly flat terrain and runs largely on tarmac country lanes and minor roads. The route markings include the name "Thüringer Städtekette" with the pictogram of a cyclist in...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest bike touring trail in Erfurt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Erfurt is Erfurt - Neustadt -Runfahrt. This trail is estimated to be 127.8 km long.
Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Erfurt?
Erfurt: With an ascent of 2,792 m, Erfurt - Neustadt -Runfahrt has the most elevation gain of all of the bike touring trails in the area. The next highest ascent for bike touring trails is From Erfurt via the Luetsche Reservoir and Ohra Reservoir with 2,472 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Erfurt?
The most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Erfurt is From Erfurt via the Luetsche Reservoir and Ohra Reservoir with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Schutzhütte am Quellteich
- NaturErlebnisGarten - Fuchsfarm
- Walkstrom (Gera)
- Flutgraben (Gera)
- Breitstrom (Gera)
- Bergstrom (Gera)
- Militärarrestanstalt
- Bonifatiuskapelle
- Bastion Leonhard
- Bastion Franz
- Forsthaus Willrode
- Thüringer Grenzstein-Lapidarium
- Bastion Philipp
- St Thomas' Church
- Petersberg Citadel
- Sankt Severi
- Kaisersaal
- Mikwe
- Erfurt Cathedral
- Erthal-Obelisk