Ritschenhausen Reservoir – Old Vachdorf Station loop from Ritschenhausen

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Ritschenhausen

Ritschenhausen Reservoir – Old Vachdorf Station loop from Ritschenhausen

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Ritschenhausen Reservoir – Old Vachdorf Station loop from Ritschenhausen

01:43

26.1km

240m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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698 m

Ritschenhausen Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful reservoir with a great panorama.👍🏻

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3.07 km

Stone Werra Bridge and Bridge Chapel

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A beautiful historic bridge with an old chapel spans the Werra River here in Obermaßfeld. A new bridge is currently being built right next to it. Will it be visually appealing?

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4.80 km

Rest Area at Hasel Bridge

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The village church is interesting, take a look at the roof 😊 or at least the construction 👌

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8.12 km

Werratreppen in Belrieth

Highlight • River

Here in Belrieth, near the Werra bridge, the Werra stairs are available. Nice to look at.

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8.78 km

Rest Area Thuringian Forest

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Nice big rest area

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11.5 km

Old Vachdorf Station

Highlight • Restaurant

The "old" station building in Vachdorf has now been turned into a beautiful inn with a beer garden, located directly on the Werratal cycle path, ideal for "refueling"

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11.5 km

Stone Bench and Memorial at Vachdorf

Highlight • Monument

Directly on the cycle path and the intersection in Vachdorf, there is a small older monument and a stone seating area under the trees.

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18.6 km

Kirchberg Historic Center, Jüchsen

Highlight • Historical Site

Jüchsen is the oldest place in the Thuringian grave field. The Kirchberg is the historical center of Jüchsen.

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26.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

5.01 km

4.89 km

2.95 km

729 m

341 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

4.85 km

3.29 km

3.18 km

460 m

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

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Ritschenhausen Reservoir – Old Vachdorf Station loop from Ritschenhausen

Ritschenhausen Reservoir

Stone Werra Bridge and Bridge Chapel

Rest Area at Hasel Bridge

Werratreppen in Belrieth

Rest Area Thuringian Forest

Old Vachdorf Station

Stone Bench and Memorial at Vachdorf

Kirchberg Historic Center, Jüchsen

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