Old Vachdorf Station – Werra Gorge near Henfstädt loop from Vachdorf

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Old Vachdorf Station – Werra Gorge near Henfstädt loop from Vachdorf

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Old Vachdorf Station – Werra Gorge near Henfstädt loop from Vachdorf

01:59

32.0km

320m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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545 m

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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4.61 km

Werra Gorge near Henfstädt

Highlight • Gorge

The Werra used to flow in a large arc through the valley. With the construction of the Werra Railway, the course of the river was shortened and the path through …

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5.15 km

Picnic Area by the Historic Werra Bridge in Henfstädt

Highlight • Rest Area

At the start of the cycle path at the historic bridge in Henfstädt there is also a small rest area under the trees. Here you can take a short break, …

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5.26 km

Henfstädt Village and the Werra River

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful village located on the Werra cycle path. On the river, at the weir, you will find a canoe rental. And not far from the bike course, the ruins of the Osterburg tower over the Werra valley.

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18.2 km

Grimmelshausen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Werra retention basin, beautifully situated between Trostadt and Themar.
Further information can be found under this source:
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20.1 km

Weir and Railway Bridge at Kloster Veßra

Highlight • Bridge

Great weir in monastery vessra👍👍👍

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22.0 km

View of Eingefallener Berg from the Rest Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

In the middle of the cycle path between Themar and Kloster Veßra there is a place to rest with a great view of the sunken mountain opposite. There is also a great view of it.

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28.3 km

Picnic Shelter on the Werratal Cycle Path

Highlight • Rest Area

A new small shelter has been built in the middle of the Werra Valley cycle path, just after Leutersdorf. Like many others, it is always beautifully decorated.

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32.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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