Steinhagen Chapel – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Heilbad Heiligenstadt

Heilbad Heiligenstadt

Steinhagen Chapel – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Heilbad Heiligenstadt

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Steinhagen Chapel – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Heilbad Heiligenstadt

01:47

25.9km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.85 km

View of the Brocken

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When the weather is clear you can see the Brocken

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8.25 km

Steinhagen Chapel

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A small chapel between two trees near the deserted village of the same name. There are several benches here and also a covered picnic bench. It marks the end of …

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11.2 km

Ringmauer Café at Burg Scharfenstein

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Great view, nice place to rest and great hiking and biking trails!

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11.2 km

Whisky World at Scharfenstein Castle

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Scharfenstein Castle is very beautiful, but the way there is tough .... 17% gradient, I don't need to say anything else

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11.3 km

Scharfenstein Castle

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Enjoying the view from the terrace over a coffee is great.

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11.5 km

Scharfenstein Castle

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Since 1990, Scharfenstein Castle has been managed by the Treuhand and has been owned by the town of Leinefelde-Worbis since 2002.

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11.9 km

Burg Scharfenstein

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Beautiful castle with a cafe and a restaurant. Those who have a few extra minutes can also check out the whiskey world. It's worth it.

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25.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

3.29 km

1.82 km

1.61 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

15.3 km

4.39 km

3.20 km

2.13 km

977 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Tuesday 10 November

5°C

-1°C

85 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Steinhagen Chapel – Scharfenstein Castle loop from Heilbad Heiligenstadt

View of the Brocken

Steinhagen Chapel

Ringmauer Café at Burg Scharfenstein

Whisky World at Scharfenstein Castle

Scharfenstein Castle

Scharfenstein Castle

Burg Scharfenstein

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