Ihlefeld Shelter – The Hainichbaude loop from Heyerode

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Ihlefeld Shelter – The Hainichbaude loop from Heyerode

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Ihlefeld Shelter – The Hainichbaude loop from Heyerode

03:23

36.0km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Schutzzone 1 Nationalpark Hainich

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.41 km

Old Station Country Inn, Heyerode

Highlight • Restaurant

Between 1911 and 1968, the “Vogteier Bimmel” railway crossed the Hainich National Park. There was a train stop in Heyerode. You can still admire the wonderful, colorful old train station …

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10.7 km

Entrance to Hainich National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Good information board with useful information about the national park.

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12.8 km

Ihlefeld Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The refuge was extensively restored in the summer of 2018. Here are five large panels in typical Hainich leaf shape, the moving history of the site, which began in the …

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14.2 km

Hainich National Park — UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site

Highlight • Forest

The Hainich is a forest area in which there is also a treetop path.

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14.9 km

Hainich National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Highlight • Forest

The Hainich National Park, which was founded on December 31, 1997, is the 13th national park in Germany and the only one in Thuringia. One of the most important goals …

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18.1 km

The Hainichbaude

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A rustic hut with charm, nice service and delicious home cooking.

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22.3 km

The Eiserne Hand signpost

Highlight • Monument

The Iron Hand signpost that can be seen here is a replica of the ancient original signpost that had been in place for centuries. The mere fact that the signpost …

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23.3 km

Bette Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Betteleiche (Beggar's Oak) is a very imposing tree and is one of the oldest (600–800 years) and most striking trees in the Hainich National Park. The Ihlefeld shelter, restored …

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36.0 km

End point

Parking

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