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Scharfenstein Castle – Kanonenbahn Viaduct loop from Büttstedt

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Scharfenstein Castle – Kanonenbahn Viaduct loop from Büttstedt

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Scharfenstein Castle – Kanonenbahn Viaduct loop from Büttstedt

02:24

35.4km

420m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: October 31, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

2.19 km

Ruins

Ruins

2

2.90 km

Kanonenbahn Bridge Ruins

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Between Dingelstädt and Geismar, the line runs on the former second track of the railway line to Geismar, largely free of intersections and with little incline (1%) through five tunnels and over two viaducts

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14.6 km

View from Hockelrain

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From the 515m high Hockelrain you have a view to the south of the Thuringian Forest, to the north to the Harz.

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16.9 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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17.5 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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17.6 km

Scharfenstein Castle

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

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26.1 km

Start of Kanonenbahn Cycle Path in Dingelstädt

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Here is the northern turning point of the so-called Kanonenbahn cycle path. The cycle path between Frieda (Meinhard) and Dingelstädt, set up in the former second track bed, was only completed in October 2019.

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26.4 km

Kanonenbahn Rail Trail

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An easy route with great views and rest areas

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27.2 km

Kanonenbahn Viaduct

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Passing through the viaduct of the former cannon railway.

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35.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

9.36 km

5.89 km

5.35 km

148 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

3.73 km

2.93 km

1.43 km

443 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Sunday 8 November

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