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St. Kilian Church – Vessertal Biosphere Reserve loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

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Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

St. Kilian Church – Vessertal Biosphere Reserve loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

Moderate

4.5

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St. Kilian Church – Vessertal Biosphere Reserve loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

02:45

32.4km

440m

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: June 10, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.46 km

Vessertalschanze Ski Jump, Schmiedefeld

Highlight • Structure

In the 1930s, there was a snow jump every ten meters in Schmiedefeld on the Gablonzer Bach, where children could practice their enthusiasm. Later, real ski jumps were built in …

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5.29 km

Viewpoint

15.3 km

Old Railway Bridge on the Nahe Cycle Path

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Beautiful and well-developed bike path that goes long between Hinternah and Schleusingen. You also drive along the Nahe and under the old railway bridge.

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18.3 km

Central Bus Stop Schleusingen

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At the confluence of the Erle and the Nahe, in the midst of the medieval small town of Schleusingen, rises the mighty Bertholdsburg Castle. From the 13th century, it served …

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20.8 km

St. Kilian Church

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The first documented mention of St. Kilian dates back to 1187 as a chapel in Erla, which belonged to the Veßra monastery. In 1570, St. Kilian received its own parish …

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26.2 km

Former Site of Schneidemühle

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Here in the Vessertal, driving on the jungle path, you pass the former location of the cutting mill. A small new shelter to enjoy the view is also available.

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28.1 km

Glänbach Hut

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For a break on the way, give Vesser a good opportunity

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28.6 km

Vessertal Biosphere Reserve

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One of the most beautiful routes from the Vesserquelle along the Vessertal of the same name.

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29.2 km

Walter Ulbricht Ski Jump Vessertal

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Nice old ski jump in the Vessertal

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32.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

4.92 km

4.56 km

4.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

9.13 km

2.93 km

1.43 km

1.06 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 11 June

16°C

8°C

77 %

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St. Kilian Church – Vessertal Biosphere Reserve loop from Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig

Vessertalschanze Ski Jump, Schmiedefeld

Old Railway Bridge on the Nahe Cycle Path

Central Bus Stop Schleusingen

St. Kilian Church

Former Site of Schneidemühle

Glänbach Hut

Vessertal Biosphere Reserve

Walter Ulbricht Ski Jump Vessertal

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