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Germany
Thuringia
Wartburgkreis
Zella/Rhön

Himmelsleiter Cycle Path – View of Vacha loop from Zella/Rhön

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Thuringia
Wartburgkreis
Zella/Rhön

Himmelsleiter Cycle Path – View of Vacha loop from Zella/Rhön

Hard

8

riders

Himmelsleiter Cycle Path – View of Vacha loop from Zella/Rhön

04:51

81.2km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Biosphärenreservat Rhön

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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901 m

Felda Cycle Path Near Propstei Zella

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Ideal for a bike ride to Dorndorf.

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6.54 km

Himmelsleiter Cycle Path

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Direction Dorndorf goes slightly downhill. Ideal for those who don't want to exert themselves.

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3

17.3 km

Ideal place for a break. Beautifully situated on the edge of the forest.

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28.8 km

The Werra Bridge Vacha, also known as the Bridge of Unity since 1990, is a 225-meter-long stone arch bridge from the Middle Ages that connects Vacha in Thuringia with Philippsthal …

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28.8 km

It's worth a stop! Information boards on both sides of the bridge tell the rich history of both towns. A detour to the historic town center is definitely worthwhile. I …

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28.8 km

View of Vacha

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Vacha is mentioned in history books as early as the beginning of the 12th century. In the middle of the 13th century, Vacha was fortified and surrounded by a city wall.

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36.2 km

Vitzeroda Church

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Very nice church in the small village of Vitzeroda near the fire extinguishing pond.

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37.3 km

Ruins

Ruins

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81.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

26.2 km

9.07 km

7.22 km

526 m

Surfaces

75.8 km

2.39 km

2.04 km

865 m

212 m

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Tuesday 14 July

26°C

14°C

25 %

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