Market Square, Eisenach – View of the Werratal Bridge loop from Hörschel

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Market Square, Eisenach – View of the Werratal Bridge loop from Hörschel

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Market Square, Eisenach – View of the Werratal Bridge loop from Hörschel

01:36

26.0km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.1 km for 125 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.11 km

Spichra Hydroelectric Power Plant

Highlight • Monument

Interesting technical structure with full and intact function

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3.00 km

Werratal Bridge, Hörschel

Highlight • Bridge

The Werratalbrücke Hörschel is a large 13-feldrige valley bridge of the Federal Highway 4. It belonged with 732 m in length to the largest prestressed concrete bridges in the GDR.
Source: wikipedia (de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werratalbr%C3%BCcke_H%C3%B6rschel)

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3.66 km

Rennsteig Trailhead Hörschel

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The start of the Rennsteig is somewhat hidden on the banks of the Werra. Access is through the courtyard of the small restaurant "Tor zum Rennsteig". This is open daily …

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12.4 km

Market Square, Eisenach

Highlight • Settlement

The weekly market, where you can buy regional delicacies, takes place every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. There is also a first-class ice cream parlor on the market square.

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12.4 km

St. George's Church (Eisenach)

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The first mention of the church was in 1196. The Gothic church received its basic appearance in 1515. In it Martin Luther preached at the time of the Reformation, and …

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12.6 km

Luther House, Eisenach

Highlight • Historical Site

The Luther House is one of the oldest half-timbered houses in Thuringia. Luther allegedly lived here from 1498 to 1501 as a student. Completely renovated between 2013 and 2015. The museum contains the permanent exhibition „Luther and the Bible“.

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22.6 km

Hörschel Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Hörschel has a small Protestant church right at the beginning of the Rennsteig trail.
We found the church open.

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22.7 km

View of the Werratal Bridge

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A nice view of the bridge and a great section to drive well and relaxed 👍🏻

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26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

6.04 km

4.16 km

2.00 km

456 m

188 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

2.63 km

1.49 km

603 m

348 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

7°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

August 26, 2023,🇩🇪 Eisenach -⚡️ Autoladung 05:35 Stunden 🙈🙈🙈

Erfurt - Concert 🎵 by Clueso, a birthday present from my daughter. Arrival Friday evening. On Saturday morning I look in my app for the nearest charging station, none. Nothing far and wide 🙈🙈🙈 The next public one is in Eisenach about 65 km away. 😳 That can't be true... Good, I'm going to Eisenach. Charging station found - 22 …

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