from Ehrenberg(Erfurt Hauptbahnhof)
to Wutha-Farnroda(Meiningen Altstadt)
E-Bike: 2h 27
Bike: 3h 22
A climbing first day leaving Erfurt's old town and crossing the wooded Thuringian Forest before the long descent to Meiningen.
Four days, four river systems and a steady drift from Thuringia's forests to the edge of the Black Forest.
Layered clothing for ridge descents, a light rain shell, and a spare tube - bike shops thin out between towns.
54 km
Medium
Cycle Path, Small Road
Erfurt sits on the ICE high-speed line; bikes need a reservation on long-distance trains.
From Pforzheim regional trains reach Karlsruhe and Stuttgart in under an hour, both with onward bike-friendly connections.
4h 12m
1,120 m
E-Bike, Gravel Bike
Mostly Tarmac (10-25% gravel)
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· Quiet
Mixed wind
About 5h 16m on the bike, with short stops
Sunrise 07:55 AM · sunset 06:12 PM at the finish, local time
Leave by 12:26 PM to arrive 30 min before sunset
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UNESCO World Heritage baroque palace with the largest ceiling fresco in the world.
Distance: 14.8 km, Max gradient: 9.6%, Peak: 819 m
Distance: 7.0 km, Max gradient: 8.0%, Peak: 980 m
Bike-specific essentials. Pack light, ride more.
Everything you need for a comfortable cycling trip when staying in hotels or guesthouses.
Additional gear for bike trips with camping.
Tip Pack for the conditions, your route and the duration of your ride. Less weight means more freedom to go further.
