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Germany
Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Wipfratal

Elxleben Clock Tower – View of Kirchheim loop from Hausen

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Thuringia
Ilm-Kreis
Wipfratal

Elxleben Clock Tower – View of Kirchheim loop from Hausen

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Elxleben Clock Tower – View of Kirchheim loop from Hausen

01:14

20.7km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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1.50 km

St. Petri and Pauli Church Marlishausen

Highlight • Religious Site

In 1119, the village church was first mentioned. It is a hall church and stands on a hill in the village. Few Romanesque remains are preserved. Altar shrine, picture panels …

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8.06 km

Elxleben Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Elxleben is located on the Wipfra, a tributary of the Gera. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills and fields. Elxleben was first mentioned in documents in 1120. The town …

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8.32 km

Pension & Café Libelle

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The farm of the Pension & Café is always open, so you can take a break there. You can always get coffee and soft ice cream in self-service.
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11.8 km

Sperlingslust Gatehouse and Gallery

Highlight • Historical Site

Sperlingslust is a historic archway with an integrated small gallery. Events and exhibitions occasionally take place here. The Sperlingslust gallery is open every second Sunday of the month from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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12.3 km

View of Kirchheim

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12.5 km

The Kirchheim public observatory in Thuringia actually offers a great opportunity to experience astronomy up close. The planet trail runs over a distance of 4 km between Kirchhein and Rockhausen.

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12.6 km

Kirchheim Public Observatory

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In 1968, the students Gunter Freydank and Jürgen Schulz began with astronomical observations. They built in the period from 1969 to 1972, a small observation station with a 12-cm telescope …

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13.7 km

Napoleonweg

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path is well developed. From here you have a beautiful view, e.g. of the Riechheimer Berg in the east or the Jonastal in the south-west.

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20.7 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.97 km

6.49 km

4.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

4.11 km

274 m

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Highest point (330 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

11°C

31 %

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