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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfelder Höhe

Summit cross on the Eisenberg – View from Eisenberg (628 m) loop from Unterwirbach

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfelder Höhe

Summit cross on the Eisenberg – View from Eisenberg (628 m) loop from Unterwirbach

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Summit cross on the Eisenberg – View from Eisenberg (628 m) loop from Unterwirbach

01:41

19.7km

430m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

94 m

Unterwirbach Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Church in the center of Unterwirbach, directly on the green and surrounded by beautiful half-timbered houses.

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2

915 m

Eisenberg Summit Cross Panoramic View

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

An excellent view from up here.

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3

6.19 km

Summit cross on the Eisenberg

Highlight • Summit

The name of the iron mountain is a reference to the past of the area. For almost 1,000 years, the area around Saalfeld was known for silver, copper and iron …

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4

6.20 km

View from Eisenberg (628 m)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Again and again fantastic this view.

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5

8.76 km

Wittmannsgereuth Valley

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The valley is a real challenge for all organic cyclists from Saalfeld and the surrounding area. There is a small road up from Saalfeld, long and steep, with a few gullies.

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6

16.1 km

Sunflower Field in the Thuringian Forest

Highlight • Natural

7

17.4 km

View of Kupferstrasse

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

17.4 km

Kupferstraße Historic Trade Route

Highlight • Trail

The Kupferstrasse was once an important long-distance trade route for the copper ore extracted in Manzfeld. The sign is reminiscent of the old road that led to Venice.

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B

19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.87 km

5.96 km

3.50 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.19 km

6.43 km

1.71 km

1.43 km

611 m

344 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 10 November

7°C

-2°C

60 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

December 26, 2024,Fahrradtour Saalfelder Höhe 26.12.2024

In the valley there was fog all day, sometimes more, sometimes less, but above 500m there was pure sunshine.

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March 26, 2023,Fahrradtour Eisenberg 26.03.2023

After a long time we went back to the Eisenberg, but unfortunately the path through the forest is broken. Partially up to 5cm deep the mud and ruts.

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