Old railway line to the cycle path – Mommelstein Cycle Path loop from Schmalkalden-Fachhochschule

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Schmalkalden

Old railway line to the cycle path – Mommelstein Cycle Path loop from Schmalkalden-Fachhochschule

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5.0

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Old railway line to the cycle path – Mommelstein Cycle Path loop from Schmalkalden-Fachhochschule

01:47

29.1km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.11 km

Neue Hütte Blast Furnace Museum

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Beautiful building right on the bike path.

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8.16 km

Old railway line to the cycle path

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One of the most scenic cycle paths in Thuringia is the Mommelstein-Radweg near Schmalkalden in the Thuringian Forest (12.5 km long) with its 6 bridges, 2 viaducts and, as the …

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12.0 km

View of Hundsrück Tunnel and Viaduct

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A worthwhile photo opportunity. After the climb and the hairpin bend, the view of the tunnel and viaduct opens up.

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14.3 km

Canyon Section of the Mommelstein Cycle Path

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You have to experience it. You drive through a longer gorge.

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14.7 km

Stone Bridge over the Mommelstein Cycle Path

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Good view of the old railway line, the current cycle path

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14.9 km

Mommelstein Cycle Path

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The entire route of approximately 12.5 km from Schmalkalden to the former Auwallenburg train station is asphalted and leads over 6 bridges and 2 viaducts.

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15.6 km

Albert Schweitzer Hut

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Self-catering hut with a fantastic view and location right on the edge of the forest.

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19.9 km

Hohleborn Rest Area on the Mommelstein Cycle Path at Hundsrück

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Small rest area on the Mommelstein cycle path. However, you have to be careful, otherwise you will quickly cycle past 😉
Possibility to put on or take off a jacket before or after crossing the tunnel.

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29.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

8.99 km

3.97 km

886 m

Surfaces