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Germany
Thuringia
Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis
Anrode

Anrode Abbey – Kanonenbahn Viaduct loop from Bickenriede

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Thuringia
Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis
Anrode

Anrode Abbey – Kanonenbahn Viaduct loop from Bickenriede

Hard

4.6

(7)

28

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Anrode Abbey – Kanonenbahn Viaduct loop from Bickenriede

03:06

44.9km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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1.56 km

Anrode Abbey

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Former Cistercian nunnery from 1268 to 1810. After that it was mainly used for agricultural purposes and from 1950/51 also for industrial purposes. It was bought by the municipality of …

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4.79 km

Ruins

Ruins

3

5.50 km

Kanonenbahn Bridge Ruins

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Between Dingelstädt and Geismar, the line runs on the former second track of the railway line to Geismar, largely free of intersections and with little incline (1%) through five tunnels and over two viaducts

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10.8 km

Kanonenbahn Viaduct

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Passing through the viaduct of the former cannon railway.

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11.6 km

Kanonenbahn Rail Trail

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Officially, entering or riding the viaduct by bicycle is not permitted, but it is still possible...

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15.0 km

Always happy to do it again. On a beautiful bike path from Silberhausen to Frieda. And along the Werra River via Eschwege to Wilhelmshausen. 🍒

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25.3 km

View from Hockelrain

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From the 515m high Hockelrain you have a view to the south of the Thuringian Forest, to the north to the Harz.

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32.8 km

Here is the northern turning point of the so-called Kanonenbahn cycle path. The cycle path between Frieda (Meinhard) and Dingelstädt, set up in the former second track bed, was only completed in October 2019.

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35.2 km

Unstrut Cycle Route

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This cycle path leads through untouched nature and through picturesque towns. Highly recommended.

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44.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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13.1 km

12.6 km

10.4 km

8.37 km

388 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

6.00 km

5.42 km

1.16 km

687 m

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Lowest point (290 m)

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Sunday 17 May

17°C

6°C

76 %

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