Descent to Magdala – Rest Area at Mellingen loop from Großschwabhausen

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Descent to Magdala – Rest Area at Mellingen loop from Großschwabhausen

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Descent to Magdala – Rest Area at Mellingen loop from Großschwabhausen

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22.4km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.78 km

Rest Area at Mellingen

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Nice resting place, near Mellingen. Directly on the Ilmtalradweg.

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14.8 km

Ilm Weir, Mellingen and Untermühle

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The Ilmwehr in Mellingen is located directly on the Thuringian town chain (cycle path from Eisenach to Altenburg). There is also a nice rest area. The weir belongs to the Untermühle, a cultural monument.

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16.3 km

Cycle Path Between Lehnstedt and Kleinschwabhausen

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In 2021, not only the district road between Lehnstedt and Kleinschwabhausen is to be renovated. A new cycle path will then also be built between the two villages and close …

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19.1 km

Start of the New Lehnstedt Cycle Path

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The route of the cycle path has been changed here since November / December 2021. Just before leaving the town - coming from Weimar - it turns hard to the …

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20.7 km

Großschwabhausen–Lehnstedt Cycle Path

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The cycle path between Lehnstedt and Großschwabhausen has been completed.
Asphalted with a shoulder. Have fun

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20.9 km

View of Kleinschwabhausen

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It lies there so peacefully.

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21.1 km

Cycle Path Between Lehnstedt and Großschwabhausen

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Now the last section is finally finished. It's a wonderful ride and also conveniently separated from the road.

But the best part is that over the years, a well-developed connection …

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22.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

3.71 km

3.49 km

3.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

5.32 km

3.72 km

780 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 November

6°C

2°C

39 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 14, 2023,Feierabendradtour Mellingen - Vollradisroda über Magdalaer Grotte und über Kleinschwabhausen zurück

A short tour in the direction of Magdala was planned after the gardening was done.
On the way my wife wanted to know where the grotto is. So we had a goal.
It should go backwards via Kleinschwabhausen.
Since I've always wanted to show my wife the restaurant in Vollradisroda, I still had to make a detour there.
When we …

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