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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Tastungen

West-East Gate – Teistungen Reservoir loop from Tastungen

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Tastungen

West-East Gate – Teistungen Reservoir loop from Tastungen

Moderate

4.7

(10)

27

riders

West-East Gate – Teistungen Reservoir loop from Tastungen

00:57

14.5km

160m

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: May 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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321 m

Wehnder Warte Observation Tower

Highlight • Monument

After the steep approach, a nice point to rest and let your gaze wander into the distance.

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2.34 km

Wehner Warte

Highlight • Monument

Wehner Warte, an old watchtower that is well preserved and can even be climbed. At the top there is a wonderful panoramic view

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3.08 km

West-East Gate

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful viewpoint towards Duderstadt, Wehnde, Sonnenstein.

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8.79 km

From the Grenzlandmuseum you can go on beautiful tours in all directions.

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5

8.87 km

A rolling barrier for vehicles on the old border, built by the GDR. The idea was to prevent so-called border trespassers from breaking through the border with a quickly closing rolling barrier.

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9.17 km

Eichsfeld Borderland Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Various display boards, exhibits, stories about the border and the people as well as border guard vehicles from both sides, well done

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12.1 km

Teistungen Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The approximately 13 hectare reservoir "Glockengraben Teistungen" is 1 km east of Teistungen. It was completed in 1986 as a service water reservoir for agriculture.
Its location in the former …

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14.2 km

12% climb near Tastungen

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.17 km

3.86 km

3.22 km

1.60 km

304 m

207 m

133 m

Surfaces

7.13 km

4.71 km

893 m

857 m

817 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Saturday 6 June

18°C

11°C

37 %

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