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Cycling in Thuringia

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Are you ready to discover Thuringia on two wheels? This collection is your compass for unforgettable cycling experiences, whether you are looking for enjoyable tours along picturesque river valleys or want to let off steam on challenging mountain bike trails. Thuringia offers the right adventure for every taste and fitness level!

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The most beautiful cycle routes in Thuringia

Radfahren im Südharz
Bikepacking · Harz
Thuringian long-distance cycle routes - 01 - Harz circular route
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
41.4 km
3:30 h
417 m
370 m
Through the picturesque gypsum karst landscape in northern Thuringia
Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
Werraquellhütte with Werra spring
Bikepacking · Thuringia
Thuringian long-distance cycle routes - 02 - Werra Valley Cycle Path
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route Open
4
314.9 km
41:00 h
794 m
1,542 m
From the depths of the Thuringian Forest down to the plain of the Vorderrhön, along the saltiest river in Thuringia, the Werra Valley Cycle Path invites you to enjoy pleasant hours.
Thuringian Forest
The Saale cycle route near Schloß Burgk
Bikepacking · Saale-Unstrut
Thuringian long-distance cycle routes - 03 - Saale cycle path - D-Route 11
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-day route
5
409.7 km
31:00 h
2,047 m
2,732 m
On the bright shore of the Saale... Romantic castles, nature, and wine: The 409-kilometer-long Saale cycle path is one of the most charming and varied river cycle routes in Germany.
Saale-Unstrut-Tourismus GmbH
Cycling in Eichsfeld
Bikepacking · Eichsfeld
Thuringian long-distance bike routes - 04 - Leine-Heide bike path
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
34 km
4:30 h
39 m
157 m
From spas and wild animals ...
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Unstrut Radweg at Glockenseck
Bikepacking
Thuringian long-distance cycle routes - 05 - Unstrut cycle path
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
190.3 km
13:05 h
300 m
554 m
From the Eichsfeld through the Wartburg-Hainich World Heritage region and the Thuringian Basin to the Saale-Unstrut region and the Nebra Ark, where our ancestors already looked at the sky.
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Schneekopf, Gehlberg
Bikepacking · Thüringer Wald
Thuringian long-distance cycling routes - 06 - Gera cycle path
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
73.5 km
7:30 h
58 m
822 m
On the Gera cycle path, you can experience culture and landscape between Rennsteig and Thuringian Basin. The cycle path runs mostly along the Gera and is suitable for families, culture enthusiasts and touring cyclists.
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Little Venice in Bad Berka
Bikepacking · Thüringer Wald
Thuringian long-distance cycle routes - 07 - Ilmtal-Radweg
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Open
121 km
9:00 h
121 m
754 m
Along a route of approximately 123 km in length, Thuringian landscapes can be experienced – from forest to vineyard through the Weimar region, from the source of the Ilm to its mouth in the Saale, from Ilmenau via Weimar to Großheringen. Since 2011, the bike path has been awarded 4 stars by the Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club.
Weimarer Land
Lower Castle, Greiz
Bikepacking · Vogtland
Thuringian Long-Distance Cycle Paths - 08 - Elster Cycle Path
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
67.3 km
5:00 h
296 m
480 m
From the Vogtland to the Leipzig Plain: Experience the rich cultural landscape of Central Germany on a route along the banks of one of the most beautiful rivers in Thuringia ...
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Old town, Vacha
Bikepacking · Rhön
Thuringian long-distance cycle paths - 09 - Rhönradweg
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Open
46.9 km
5:00 h
243 m
150 m
The 180 km long Rhönradweg runs from Bad Salzungen through the Rhön to Hammelburg. The Thuringian part of the long-distance cycle path covers 48 km of the total route and offers cyclists numerous cultural and scenic highlights.
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Rennsteighaus - Neu Auspanne
Bikepacking · Thuringia
Thuringian long-distance cycle routes - 10 - Rennsteig Bike Route
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Open
198.4 km
15:35 h
2,578 m
2,338 m
Over roots and stones along the ridges of the Thuringian Forest ...
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Domplatz, Erfurt
Bikepacking · Thuringia
Thuringian long-distance cycle routes - 11 - Thuringian City Chain - D-Route 4
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
229.2 km
24:00 h
990 m
1,039 m
The Thuringian City Chain is a long-distance cycling route of about 225 km through the culturally and scenically attractive Thuringia along the Thuringian cities. It leads from the gates of the Thuringian Forest near Eisenach in the west across the entire federal state to the skat city Altenburg in the east. Particularly suitable for culture enthusiasts and touring cyclists.
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South portal of St. Marien in Mühlhausen
Bikepacking · Kyffhäuser
Thuringian long-distance cycle routes - 12 - Unstrut-Werra cycle path
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
113 km
9:45 h
597 m
533 m
From the Hainleite through the northern Thuringian Basin to beyond the Hainich ...
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Bikepacking · Thüringer Wald
Thuringian long-distance cycle routes - 13 - Euregio-Egrensis long-distance cycle route
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
121.4 km
9:00 h
1,436 m
1,467 m
On the way through Thuringia, Saxony, Bohemia and Bavaria ... 
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Be inspired by our excellently developed and signposted long-distance cycle paths. Glide through lovely landscapes on the Ilmtal cycle path, follow the winding course of the Saale on the Saaleradweg or connect cultural gems like pearls on a string on the Thuringian Chain of Cities cycle path. The natural Werratal Cycle Path with its impressive river meanders and the idyllic Unstrut Cycle Path, which leads you to sunny vineyards, are also waiting to be cycled by you. Each route tells its own story and leads you to hidden gems and hospitable places.

Fast-paced trails and steep peaks - mountain biking in Thuringia: For all those who like to get their pulse racing and love a challenge, we have put together some of the region's most exciting mountain bike tours under the motto "Fast-paced trails and steep peaks". Climb legendary peaks such as the Schneekopf from Schmiedefeld on your mountain bike or circle the Hohenwarte reservoir on crisp trails with lake views - adrenaline is guaranteed! Discover the wild forests around Jena, venture onto the lake circuit with crisp trails at the Hohenwarte reservoir, conquer the legendary Kyffhäuser mountains or follow part of the legendary Rennsteig trail from Eisenach to Ebertswiese. These tours promise breathtaking views, technical challenges and pure riding pleasure.

Mountain biking in Thuringia: Fast-paced trails & steep peaks

Ready for the next level? Thuringia challenges you and your mountain bike! Look forward to varied routes that will make your heart beat faster: from flowing forest paths and technically challenging single trails to crisp climbs that reward you with magnificent views. Pure riding fun and nature experiences are guaranteed here. Discover our selection of the best MTB tours:

  • Mountain Biking · Thüringer Meer
    MTB Saalfeld 13: Hohenwarte Reservoir Circular Route
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    Mountain Biking · Thuringia
    MTB Saalfeld 05: Circuit - Eisenberg → Röderberg → Hainberg zig-zag trails
  • Mountain Biking · Thüringer Wald
    Saalfeld fairy ride by track patron Nina Hoffmann
  • Mountain Biking · Thüringer Wald
    Route of beautiful views // Schneekopf central Thuringian Forest
  • Mountain Biking · Thüringer Wald
    Bad Tabarz trail circuit by trail patron Sarah Amschler
  • Mountain Biking · Thuringian Forest
    Panorama MTB tour by route sponsor Sven Eberhardt (red with trails)
  • Paradise Park in Jena, along the Thuringian Chain of Cities long-distance cycle route
    Photo: Moritz Kertzscher, Thüringer Tourismus GmbH
  • Fahrradfahren auf der Burgauer Brücke, Jena. Städteketteradweg
    Photo: Moritz Kertzscher, Thüringer Tourismus GmbH
  • Mountain bikers on the Rennsteig in the Thuringian Forest
    Photo: Udo Bernhart, Thüringer Tourismus GmbH
  • Gravel biking on the Rennsteig cycle path
    Photo: Aline Köhler, Regionalverbund Thüringer Wald e. V.

The most beautiful routes for explorers, connoisseurs and active people

Cycling relaxes you, makes you forget the time and releases lots of happiness hormones. It's especially nice when you can explore unique landscapes such as the Thuringian Forest, the Rhön or the river valleys of the Werra and Ilm. No problem in Thuringia - and culture is never far away in the land of Luther, Schiller and Goethe.

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Photo: Isabela Pacini, Thüringer Tourismus GmbH
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Radweg Zwickau-Greiz by Martin
October 14, 2025 · Community
Gute Strecke, die mich durch ein paar Ecken geführt hat, in denen ich als Kind viel war. :)
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Route done on October 12, 2025
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Thuringian long-distance cycle routes - 02 - Werra Valley Cycle Path by Rudolf
September 14, 2025 · Community
Sehr schöne und gemütliche Mehrtagestour. Tolle und sehr gut erhalte Fachwerkhäuser in allen Dörfern. Highlights sind hier Hannoversch Münden und Eschwege. Wir haben die Tour Anfang September gemacht und die Wege waren gesäumt von herrlichen Obstbäumen: Zwetschgen, Birnen und vor allem Äpfel! Die Abschnitte sind eigentlich kaum anders machbar, weil es in den restlichen Ortschaften kaum Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten gibt. Obwohl wenig los war, waren die Hotels rasch ausgebucht. Frühes Buchen ist also dringend notwendig. Wir sind aus Süddeutschland angereist und haben unser Auto in Coburg geparkt. Von dort gute Zugverbindung zum Startpunkt. Ab Hannoversch Münden gibt es zurück mehrmals eine Zugverbindung über Erfurt, bei der man nur einmal umsteigen muss. Allerdings passen in den Zug nach Erfurt nur 4 Fahrräder! Die Tourenbeschreibung ist wirklich vorbildlich! Da brauch man keinen Reiseführer mehr. Einziger Kritikpunkt: Von den vielen Bildern habe einige keine GPS-Koordinaten und sind deshalb auf der Karte nicht sichtbar (z.B. Etappe 6). Deshalb sind wir bei manchen Sehenswürdigkeiten vorbei gefahren. Die Ausschilderung ist meist gut, GPS-Track und Offlinekarte können an manchen Stellen aber nicht schaden.
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Route done on September 07, 2025
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MTB Saalfeld 10: Circular route to Presswitzer Spitze by Jürgen
August 26, 2025 · Community
Sehr schöne Tour mit tollen Aussichtspunkten Danke fürs Einstellen 👍
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Route done on August 26, 2025
Photo: Jürgen Zeiß, Community
Photo: Jürgen Zeiß, Community
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  • Cycling in Rhön
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  • Cycling in Thüringer Wald
  • Cycling in the Thuringian Highlands
  • Cycling in Naturpark Südharz
  • Cycling in Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale
  • Cycling in Naturpark Kyffhäuser

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