View of Veste Heldburg – Heldburg Forestry Office loop from Poppenhausen

View of Veste Heldburg – Heldburg Forestry Office loop from Poppenhausen

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View of Veste Heldburg – Heldburg Forestry Office loop from Poppenhausen

01:50

30.5km

180m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 11.6 km for 2.02 km

After 21.6 km for 160 m

After 25.4 km for 1.38 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.31 km

Hellingen brewery

Highlight • Structure

Breweries are numerous in the lowlands. Brewing beer is a firmly established tradition in many villages.

Following this brewing tradition, beer is brewed here once a year, as in many …

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15.1 km

Scenic road with a view of Heldburg

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

lonely nature here, great views of the Gleichbergen and the Heldburg.

Can also be driven very nicely, great section.

Except for the short ascent from Rieth, the surface is unfortunately …

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19.8 km

Naturally, the Heldburg is clearly visible from many perspectives, similar to the Gleichberge.

Heldburg is a town in the Hildburghausen district in the extreme south of Thuringia. Heldburg is located …

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20.5 km

Heldburg Forestry Office

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There are numerous half-timbered houses in Heldburg, but this one stands out 👍🏻. No wonder, since it is extensively designed with ornamental framework. It is still used today as a forestry office.

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20.6 km

Old Heldburg Station

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The old station building in Heldburg, built in 1888, is located on the former Hildburghausen–
Lindenau-Friedrichshall, also affectionately called Heldburger Bimmelbähnle.
This was a narrow-gauge railway that connected Hildburghausen with …

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21.8 km

Scenic Cycle Path Near Heldburg Castle

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A good alternative to the road. Very idyllic with horses, sheep and goats on the way. Recommended if you have time and want to drive more quietly!

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26.4 km

Bench with a view of the fields between Lindenau and Merlach

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Between east and west, between Lindenau and Merlach, you can stop here perfectly and take a short break.

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26.7 km

Althellinger Grund

Nature Reserve

29.9 km

Place of Gratitude Memorial Cross

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The monument was erected by pilgrims as a thank you for the reunification of Germany. For the first time on May 24th, 1990 they were able to run directly via Poppenhausen to Kloster Banz.

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30.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

2.98 km

1.15 km

360 m

Surfaces