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Waldau–Ratscher Cycle Path – Village Church of Waldau loop from Schleusingen

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Waldau–Ratscher Cycle Path – Village Church of Waldau loop from Schleusingen

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Waldau–Ratscher Cycle Path – Village Church of Waldau loop from Schleusingen

01:04

18.8km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 24, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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3.70 km

Alte Schule Ratscher Clubhouse

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Here too, the former school has been given a sensible new use. Used as a clubhouse, the renovated building is a real eye-catcher.

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3.92 km

Water Fountain and Rest Area at Eller Weg

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Opportunity to rest and cool off.

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3.94 km

Bridge and waterfall on the cycle path at Ratscher Bergsee

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Beautiful cycle path that runs parallel to the Ratscher mountain lake.

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5.97 km

View of the Ratscher Reservoir from the Heckengereuth rest area

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Located directly in front of Heckengereuth, the rest area has been given the name View of the Heckengereuther Meer, as can be read on the bench. This of course refers …

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7.31 km

View of the A73 Bridge Near Ratscher

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One of the many mega bridges that line up like a chain on the A73 and A71

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8.38 km

Waldau–Ratscher Cycle Path

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Super well-developed cycle path. Almost flat.

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10.0 km

Village Church of Waldau

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Idyllically located directly on the Schleusetalradweg.

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15.1 km

Historic Laufbrunnen Fountain in Ratscher

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Great old fountain which has been restored. The wooden water pipe has been in use for 300 years (as the sign says). The project was initiated by the association "Schönes Ratscher".

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18.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.14 km

6.69 km

4.41 km

548 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

195 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

17°C

2°C

60 %

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Waldau–Ratscher Cycle Path – Village Church of Waldau loop from Schleusingen

Alte Schule Ratscher Clubhouse

Water Fountain and Rest Area at Eller Weg

Bridge and waterfall on the cycle path at Ratscher Bergsee

View of the Ratscher Reservoir from the Heckengereuth rest area

View of the A73 Bridge Near Ratscher

Waldau–Ratscher Cycle Path

Village Church of Waldau

Historic Laufbrunnen Fountain in Ratscher

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