Birkunger Reservoir – Birkungen Reservoir loop from Birkungen

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Birkunger Reservoir – Birkungen Reservoir loop from Birkungen

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Birkunger Reservoir – Birkungen Reservoir loop from Birkungen

01:24

21.1km

200m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.38 km

Birkunger Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A nice calm lake to relax.

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2.51 km

Birkungen Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

View from the dam + opportunity to swim

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5.09 km

Mühlenwanderweg

Highlight • Trail

A detour via the mill hiking trail is recommended

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7.42 km

Niederorschel Chapel and Stations of the Cross

Highlight • Religious Site

Very nice to relax in spring and summer.

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10.0 km

Gernrode–Niederorschel Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

11.8 km

St. Stephanus Church Gernrode

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was built in Baroque style in 1654, as the old church was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War.

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12.2 km

Pirate Ship Playground Gernrode

Highlight • Rest Area

14.6 km

Öppenrode Nature Conservation Monument

Highlight • Natural Monument

An area monument, which reminds of an earlier place.

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21.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.41 km

6.71 km

3.81 km

1.34 km

845 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

4.81 km

2.48 km

1.60 km

110 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

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Thursday 8 October

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Birkunger Reservoir – Birkungen Reservoir loop from Birkungen

Birkunger Reservoir

Birkungen Reservoir

Mühlenwanderweg

Niederorschel Chapel and Stations of the Cross

Gernrode–Niederorschel Cycle Path

St. Stephanus Church Gernrode

Pirate Ship Playground Gernrode

Öppenrode Nature Conservation Monument

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