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Plothen, an idyllic community in the Saale-Orla district in Germany, is a wonderful place for cycling tours. Plothen's geographical location is characterised by its proximity to the Thuringian Slate Mountains and the picturesque reservoir. This combination of mountains and water makes the region a paradise for cyclists.
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The 10 most beautiful bike rides in Plothen
Bicycle Rides
· Vogtland
ADAC Border Route – Vogtland SE(E)EN
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Difficulty
moderate
112.1 km
8:45 h
1,175 m
1,250 m
Over 110 km to large reservoirs and 1000 small ponds in the Vogtland
Bicycle Rides
· Thuringian Forest
Bike tour - 17 - "Between Wisenta, Saale & the Land of a Thousand Ponds" - Thuringia
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
46.3 km
3:25 h
377 m
377 m
Discover on this circular bike tour from Schleiz the picturesque Saale valley with Burgk Castle and its impressive views. Via Ziegenrück you reach the idyllic Plothen pond area, the "land of a thousand ponds" with a rich birdlife. The return route through diverse nature ends harmoniously – ideal for culture and nature lovers.
Bicycle Rides
· Thuringian Forest
Cycling tour - 16 - "Pleasurable cycling tour through the land of a thousand ponds" Thuringia
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
18.3 km
1:15 h
80 m
80 m
Discover the picturesque cycling tour through the Plothener pond area, featuring the idyllic pond landscape with the impressive house pond and the historic stilt house on larch piles. The route continues to the Renaissance castle Rittergut Knau amidst park and forests. The finale at Knau station invites adventurous draisine rides. Ideal for nature and history enthusiasts in Thuringia's slate mountains.
Bicycle Rides
· Thuringian Forest
Land der 1000 Teiche
Difficulty
difficult
66.4 km
4:50 h
785 m
797 m
Zwischen Oppurg, Silberfeld und Pößneck gibt es 1000 Teiche. Diese mit dem Rad zu besuchen ist einfach ein Traum.
Bicycle Rides
· Vogtland
Demanding Cycling Round Trip from Schleiz via Goßwitz, Bad Blankenburg, and Leutenberg
Difficulty
difficult
132.7 km
9:40 h
1,502 m
1,507 m
Bicycle Rides
· Vogtland
Greiz - Plothen per Rad
44.1 km
3:23 h
504 m
291 m
Radweg Euregio Egrensis: Greiz - über die Staumauer der Talsperre Zeulenroda - Zadelsdorf - Stelzendorf - Dittersdorf - Plothener Teichgebiet mit dem Pfahlhaus im Hausteich.
Bicycle Rides
· Obermain.Jura
Redwitz - Köthnitz
95.3 km
7:20 h
1,102 m
956 m
Teil 4 der Tour von Isny nach Berlin. Bis auf ein kurzes Waldstück an der ehemaligen DDR-Grenze alles asphaltiert. Empfehlenswerte und ruhige Übernachtungsmöglichkeit in Köthnitz in der Pension "Zum fröhlichen Dorfleben".
Bicycle Rides
· Thuringian Forest
Radrundtour Plothener Teiche
18.3 km
1:16 h
45 m
44 m
Wenige Kilometer von Schleiz entfernt liegt das „Land der 1.000 Teiche“, auch „Himmelsteiche um Plothen“ genannt. Das 75 qkm große Gebiet mit seinen ca. 600 Teichen, die allein vom Regenwasser gespeist werden, wurde vor Jahrhunderten von Mönchen angelegt.
Es bietet mehrere Rundwanderwege inkl. Naturlehrpfad und Fahrradrouten. Das besondere Highlight der großen Teichlandschaft ist der Hausteich mit dem auf 90 Pfählen errichten Holzhaus, das als Museum eingerichtet ist. Hier hat man viele Möglichkeiten zu Naturbeobachtungen, Erholung, Wandern, Angeln, Radfahren, Reiten und vielem mehr.
Quelle: www.rennsteigsaaleland.de
Bicycle Rides
· Thuringian Forest
Moßbach-Dreba-Knau-Volkmannsdorf
28.6 km
2:02 h
199 m
199 m
Route von „11.8193 Ost, 50.6754 Nord“ nach „Ortsstraße 35, 07924 Volkmannsdorf“ via „L1077, 07806 Linda bei Neustadt an der Orla“, „07806 Dreba, 07806 Dreba“, „Knauer Rosenweg 6, 07806 Knau“
Bicycle Rides
· Thuringian Forest
Frühlingsradrunde um den Hausteich von Dörringen-Teich über Knau und Plothen am 23. April 2026
Difficulty
easy
18.3 km
1:20 h
91 m
90 m
Leichte Frühlingsrunde mit zauberhaften Bildern
There are numerous beautiful cycling tours in Plothen and the surrounding area, suitable for both beginners and experienced cyclists. One of the most popular routes leads along the shore of the reservoir. Here you can admire the sparkling water and enjoy the fresh air at the same time. The path is well signposted and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
Another recommended tour leads through the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park. This area impresses with its unspoilt nature with dense forests, clear streams and gentle hills. On this route you have the opportunity to discover rare animal and plant species as well as visit historically significant places such as castles or palaces.
The best seasons for cycling tours in Plothen are spring and summer, when the weather is pleasantly warm and everything is in bloom. Autumn is also a good time for a bike tour, as you can then admire the colourful foliage.
In Plothen itself there are a number of bike-friendly places where you can safely park your bike and get ready for the tour. There are also many cycle paths that are well maintained and signposted.
In summary, Plothen is an ideal place for cycling tours. The geographical location with the reservoir and the surrounding mountains provides a picturesque backdrop. There are beautiful routes along the lake as well as through the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park. The best seasons for cycling in Plothen are spring, summer and autumn. So grab your bike and explore this beautiful region on two wheels!
Another recommended tour leads through the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park. This area impresses with its unspoilt nature with dense forests, clear streams and gentle hills. On this route you have the opportunity to discover rare animal and plant species as well as visit historically significant places such as castles or palaces.
The best seasons for cycling tours in Plothen are spring and summer, when the weather is pleasantly warm and everything is in bloom. Autumn is also a good time for a bike tour, as you can then admire the colourful foliage.
In Plothen itself there are a number of bike-friendly places where you can safely park your bike and get ready for the tour. There are also many cycle paths that are well maintained and signposted.
In summary, Plothen is an ideal place for cycling tours. The geographical location with the reservoir and the surrounding mountains provides a picturesque backdrop. There are beautiful routes along the lake as well as through the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park. The best seasons for cycling in Plothen are spring, summer and autumn. So grab your bike and explore this beautiful region on two wheels!
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