View of Greifenstein Castle – Rinnetal Cycle Path loop from Rudolstadt-Schwarza

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View of Greifenstein Castle – Rinnetal Cycle Path loop from Rudolstadt-Schwarza

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View of Greifenstein Castle – Rinnetal Cycle Path loop from Rudolstadt-Schwarza

02:44

40.9km

280m

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: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 75 m for 76 m

After 40.8 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.03 km

Schenkenberg

Nature Reserve

3.73 km

Path Along the Schwarza Between Bad Blankenburg and Schwarza

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Beautiful path along the Schwarza; you have to be careful with narrow tires.

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5.72 km

New Cycle Path Behind the Mill

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There is also a source here

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5.82 km

View of Greifenstein Castle

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The Greifenstein is always beautiful to look at.

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7.11 km

Königsee Cycle Path Along the Railway

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Very nice route in the Rinnetal west of Bad Blankenburg, partly tarred, partly gravel. You avoid the busy main road.

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9.02 km

Rinnetal Cycle Path

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Well-developed route through a very scenic area past the traditional Watzdorf brewery and with a connection to the cycle path to the Paulinzella monastery ruins.

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11.7 km

Rinnetal Cycle Path

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The Rinnetahl cycle path goes from Bad Blankenburg to Königsee. Very nice bike path. Along small villages. Away from the street. Very romantic and opportunities to rest are also available.

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12.4 km

Rest Area on the Rinnetal Cycle Path

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A very nice place to relax and linger. The bike path is very nice.

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37.9 km

Rinnetal Cycle Path between Schwarza and Bad Blankenburg

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Very nice bike path. From here you have a very nice view of the Heidecksburg.

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40.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

8.14 km

4.20 km

4.09 km

3.02 km

2.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.4 km

6.21 km

2.72 km

2.14 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

September 19, 2025,Schwarza über den Schiefen Markt in Königsee

Great weather, and off we went. Today we went to Königssee with the family via the Leaning Market. It's not only crooked but also very bumpy. We visited a very good butcher and then headed back. A successful morning.

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April 2, 2026,Von Schwarza nach Königsee und zurück

Today we went on a shopping trip to Königsee. Very nice weather and the wonderful Rinnetalradweg. We immediately headed for the bike shop in the Königsee industrial area and had the gears adjusted. Good service. It was another successful morning.

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July 27, 2026,Königsee Fahradwerkstatt Schwarza

Picked up the bike from the workshop and of course went for a test ride. Brake discs had to be replaced. Everything is top again. It was another successful morning.

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April 30, 2023,Fahrradtour nach Doernfeld A d Heide

Very nice Radtour.Radweg partly still with gravel otherwise recommended route

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August 23, 2024,Von Schwarza nach Dörnfeld an der Heide

Set off today at 6:30 a.m. to enjoy the pleasant temperatures. The morning peace on the bike was simply wonderful. It was a pleasant bike ride.

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April 13, 2025,Zum Kaffeetrinken in die Alte Schule O Köditz

If you're going to burn calories, then go for a coffee by bike. A lovely little bike ride with the family. The cake was delicious and the coffee was great. A successful afternoon.

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May 27, 2024,Fahrradtour nach Königsee

It was around 6 p.m. when the idea of going on a bike ride came to mind. 🤣
We set off for Bad Blankenburg to the weir and then into the Rinne valley and via Allendorf to Königsee. The Rinne valley bike path is in very good condition and is recommended for everyone. So we did some fitness work in …

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May 5, 2024,Schwarza nach Oberköditz

The tour was actually supposed to go to Königssee, but heavy rain put a stop to my plans and I turned back. It was still a nice exercise.

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