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View of Wartburg Castle – Entrance to the Drachenschlucht loop from Wutha

View of Wartburg Castle – Entrance to the Drachenschlucht loop from Wutha

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4.5

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View of Wartburg Castle – Entrance to the Drachenschlucht loop from Wutha

01:45

26.5km

390m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.2 km for 57 m

After 16.0 km for 197 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.80 km

View of Wartburg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Wartburg towers as a landmark high above the city of Eisenach - 1000 years of German history are reflected in it again. Especially well known is the fact that …

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13.4 km

Knöpfelsteiche

Highlight • Lake

Very nicely situated. Unfortunately there is also little water, but you can still take a break here on one of the benches.

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14.2 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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15.2 km

Wichmann Promenade

Highlight • Trail

Great mountain bike trail in the area

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16.1 km

Prinzenteich

Lake

19.6 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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20.1 km

Eisenach

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful place in the old town of Eisenach, with the Luther monument, the Nikolaitor, and beautiful half-timbered buildings.

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23.7 km

Rothenhof Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The way off the road is wonderful to drive on. Whether with the Raf, inliner or just on foot ☺️

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25.9 km

Wutha Fault

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive natural monument, a former quarry.

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26.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

6.63 km

3.04 km

2.97 km

1.13 km

199 m

137 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

6.13 km

5.05 km

1.83 km

413 m

291 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

28°C

13°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

June 5, 2022,Abseits des Werra-Radweges (Tag 4) - Vom Drachentöter zum Burgeroberer

An exciting day of cycling began for me at the campsite in Meiningen. Contrary to my original plan to reach the source of the Werra, I decided to take the route home. The journey took me to Eisenach, where I decided to get a hotel room due to the overcrowded trains.

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View of Wartburg Castle – Entrance to the Drachenschlucht loop from Wutha

View of Wartburg Castle

Knöpfelsteiche

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

Wichmann Promenade

Market Square, Eisenach

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