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    3. Erfurt – Pforzheim
    4. Stage 4: Körner – Thale

    Heilbronn to Pforzheim

    from Körner(Heilbronn Neckarufer)

    to Thale(Pforzheim Stadtmitte)

    E-Bike: 2h 27

    Bike: 3h 22

    54 kmDistance
    1,120 mElevation Gain
    4h 12mDuration
    Difficulty
    Traffic
    Heilbronn to Pforzheim
    Mostly Tarmac
    Avoids Fast Roads
    E-Bike
    Gravel Bike
    Cycle Path
    Small Road
    Stage 4 of 4

    Körner – Thale

    Part of the bike tour: Erfurt – Pforzheim

    ← Stage 3

    Description

    The closing stage leaves the Neckar to climb gently into the wooded edge of the Black Forest, finishing in Pforzheim.

    Route

    53.8 km from Körner to Thale, 1120 m climbing, hard difficulty

    Start Point
    Körner
    End Point
    Thale
    Country
    Germany
    Regions
    Saxony, Thuringia, Thüringen
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    Notable climbs on this day

    Climb {{number}} 1
    Category 2
    GPX
    15 km
    598 m
    4.1%
    max 9.7%
    Climb {{number}} 2
    Category 2
    GPX
    7 km
    480 m
    6.9%
    max 8.1%

    At a glance

    Distance

    54 km

    Difficulty

    Hard

    Road type

    Cycle Path, Small Road

    Duration

    4h 12m

    Ascent

    1,120 m

    Suitable bikes

    E-Bike, Gravel Bike

    Surface

    Mostly Tarmac (10-25% gravel)

    Best time to ride

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    Scenery
    Cycling heritage
    Culture
    Nature
    Traffic

    4/5

    · Quiet

    Rated: 1 of 1 stages
    Wind tendency for this stage

    Light sidewind

    Before dark

    Riding on
    18 km/h
    Average speed

    About 5h 15m on the bike, with short stops

    Sunrise 07:54 AM · sunset 06:08 PM at the finish, local time

    Leave by 12:22 PM to arrive 30 min before sunset

    Highlights along this route

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    • Climb: 598m gain, 4.1% avg

      Distance: 14.7 km, Max gradient: 9.7%, Peak: 819 m

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      Cycling-Specific
    • Climb: 479m gain, 6.9% avg

      Distance: 7.0 km, Max gradient: 8.1%, Peak: 980 m

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    Packing list

    Bike-specific essentials. Pack light, ride more.

    Hotel

    Everything you need for a comfortable cycling trip when staying in hotels or guesthouses.

    Bags & setup

    • Frame bag, seat pack or panniers
    • Small handlebar bag for valuables
    • Dry bags or zip bags

    Clothing

    • Cycling shorts or bib shorts
    • Cycling jersey or quick-dry shirt
    • Light insulation layer
    • Rain jacket
    • Socks and underwear
    • Gloves
    • Buff or thin hat
    • Off-bike clothes for the evening

    Tools & spares

    • Spare tube
    • Tyre levers
    • Mini pump or CO₂ inflator
    • Multitool
    • Patch kit
    • Chain quick link
    • Small bottle of chain lube
    • Zip ties and a little tape

    Navigation & power

    • Smartphone or GPS device
    • Handlebar mount
    • Charging cables
    • Power bank
    • Offline route or GPX file
    • Front and rear lights

    Food & water

    • Water bottles
    • Bars, nuts or other snacks
    • Small emergency food supply
    • Electrolytes for heat or long stages

    Personal items & documents

    • ID or passport
    • Bank card and some cash
    • Health insurance card
    • Sunscreen
    • First-aid kit
    • Personal medication
    • Toothbrush and small toiletries

    Camping extras

    Additional gear for bike trips with camping.

    Sleep system

    • Lightweight tent, bivy or tarp
    • Sleeping bag
    • Sleeping mat
    • Inflatable pillow or stuff sack
    • Earplugs

    Cooking & food

    • Small stove
    • Fuel
    • Pot or cup
    • Spoon or spork
    • Lighter
    • Lightweight meals
    • Water filter or purification tablets if needed

    Camp basics

    • Headlamp
    • Small microfibre towel
    • Biodegradable soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Trash bag
    • Extra dry bag for wet gear

    Tip Pack for the conditions, your route and the duration of your ride. Less weight means more freedom to go further.

    ← Stage 3