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Thuringia

Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis

Südeichsfeld

Scrub oak – Totenkopf and Shelter loop from Heyerode

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

Thuringia

Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis

Südeichsfeld

Scrub oak – Totenkopf and Shelter loop from Heyerode

Moderate

5.0

(4)

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Scrub oak – Totenkopf and Shelter loop from Heyerode

02:16

26.3km

280m

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: May 7, 2026

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Schutzzone 1 Nationalpark Hainich

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.06 km

View of Heyerode from the old railway bridge

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On the Bahntrassenweg between Treffurt and Mühlhausen you pass this former railway bridge, which offers a great view of Heyerode below.

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2.41 km

Old Station Country Inn, Heyerode

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Between 1911 and 1968, the “Vogteier Bimmel” railway crossed the Hainich National Park. There was a train stop in Heyerode. You can still admire the wonderful, colorful old train station …

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7.34 km

Scrub oak

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Striking rest area, suitable for all directions.

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10.5 km

Since 1838 existing resting place for hikers with a stone table and two stone benches. The rest area was built on 18 May 1838 by Friedrich Wilhelm Carl von Seebach. In 1894 the Vorderrhön was to be seen from there.

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11.1 km

Antoniusherberge Rest Area

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Beautiful rest area with adjoining meadow ... and signposts. Where does the name come from? Already in the year 1100 travelers were fed by the Antonius Brotherhood.

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12.5 km

Totenkopf and Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Distinctive point for route planning. A few meters further on there is a massive shelter.

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14.0 km

Bette Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Betteleiche (Beggar's Oak) is a very imposing tree and is one of the oldest (600–800 years) and most striking trees in the Hainich National Park. The Ihlefeld shelter, restored …

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14.1 km

Ihlefeld Shelter

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The refuge was extensively restored in the summer of 2018. Here are five large panels in typical Hainich leaf shape, the moving history of the site, which began in the …

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26.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

1.91 km

1.60 km

502 m

478 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

2.72 km

2.10 km

1.51 km

784 m

164 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

37°C

19°C

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Scrub oak – Totenkopf and Shelter loop from Heyerode

View of Heyerode from the old railway bridge

Old Station Country Inn, Heyerode

Scrub oak

Stone Table

Antoniusherberge Rest Area

Totenkopf and Shelter

Bette Oak

Ihlefeld Shelter

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