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Cycle path along the Schwarza River – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Altenfeld

Cycle path along the Schwarza River – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Altenfeld

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Cycle path along the Schwarza River – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Altenfeld

04:30

76.1km

990m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.9 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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37.7 km

Cave Entrance

38.2 km

Schwarzatal Trail along the Schwarza River

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Great landscape 😊

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39.1 km

Cycle path along the Schwarza River

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Beautiful bike path along the Schwarza, which is shaded by the tall trees even in the midday sun.

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40.7 km

Schwarza River in the Thuringian Forest

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These fascinating geological formations, also known as scours, are a special feature of this river. Their formation is due to an erosive process caused by the turbulent flow of the …

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41.6 km

Mariannensteg Cycle Path along the Schwarza River

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Very nice hiking and cycling path, located directly on the Schwarza. Very beautiful nature and away from the road.

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42.0 km

Rest area at the Schweizerhaus on the Schwarza River

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Very nice place to relax and linger. Opposite is the Swiss house. Unfortunately it is closed at the moment. Otherwise this house is a restaurant. The square also invites you to cool off in the Schwarza in summer.

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44.9 km

Forstbotanischer Garten

Nature Reserve

46.0 km

Schwarzburg Castle

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Schwarzburg Castle offers an exciting blend of history, impressive architecture, and beautiful nature. Don't miss the Imperial Hall with its imperial portraits, the Princely Armory with its unique collection of weapons, and the magnificent view of the Schwarza Valley.

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48.7 km

Schwarzatal Cycle and Hiking Trail

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A very very beautiful cycling and hiking path... along the Schwarza 🦊💚

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55.1 km

Obstfelderschmiede valley station of the Oberweißbach Mountain Railway

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The mountain railway is ALWAYS worth a trip 😊🦊

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76.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

18.2 km

15.7 km

10.3 km

3.53 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

38.1 km

17.0 km

16.4 km

2.95 km

1.69 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Friday 10 July

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Comments

May 24, 2025,Another Great Blacksdale Gravel Tour

Another tour through the beautiful Schwarza Valley and back via the lovely Rinnetal Valley. A former railway line gently leads uphill along the slope of the Langen Berg to Großbreitenbach, followed by a wild descent into the Schwarzatal Valley near Oelze. The route follows the Schwarza River to the Chrysopraswehr in Blankenburg, always gently downhill. Schwarzmühle (Hotel Waldfrieden) and Schwarzburg …

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Cycle path along the Schwarza River – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Altenfeld

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