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Cut of the Finnebahn cycle path with a natural stone bridge between Rothenberga and Lossa.Photo: Stadt Rastenberg, CC BY-SA, Thüringer Becken
You cycle along an old narrow-gauge railway line in a very scenic location along the northern ridges of the Thuringian Basin between Kölleda and Rastenberg or Lossa.
The open country bike path uses the former route of the Finnebahn. It was operated as an industrial and passenger railway from 1914 to 1947. The route runs along stream meadows on the northern edge of the Thuringian Basin. The route is currently passable between Kölleda and Rastenberg or Lossa at the Finne. From Kölleda, the western connection to the Unstrut Cycle Path is successful. From Lossa, you are already in the Saale-Unstrut Triassic Land.
The route offers beautiful distant views over the Thuringian Basin. In the distance, the impressive silhouette of the Thuringian Forest can be admired. The great biodiversity of the open land impresses the eyes and ears in a special way. Birdlife and vegetation of the calcareous grasslands are outstanding features of this dry Mediterranean landscape, which around Rastenberg can refer to a complex settlement history.
With the Streitseebad Kölleda and the old forest swimming pool Rastenberg, there are two cooling options during the summer season.
Author’s recommendation
Along the route is the adventure hiking region Hohe Schrecke. A rather short detour to the Spiegelarche in Roldisleben is also worthwhile.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Caution is advised when crossing L 1057 east of Schafau. On site, the deeply cut-in route must be left to cross the street diagonally.Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
The route is very well signposted between Kölleda and Lossa or Rastenberg. Along the way, there are several resting places and shelters.
In Großmonra, a detour via the local connecting road to Burgwenden to the Finnestübchen is worthwhile - at least on weekends! At the Finneck fork, you can turn off to the former spa town of Rastenberg. The historic forest swimming pool invites you to linger again from 2025 after a complete renovation (including gastronomy).
Public transport: Boarding and alighting are possible from Leubingen/Unstrut (DB) or in Kölleda (Pfefferminzbahn).
Friesengespann List
Hotel & Restaurant Alte Molkerei
Audio: Ostramondra
Touringen Stempelstelle Nr. 364 - Rothenberga Kirschberg
Ferienwohnung Klöcker
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Connection via DB train station in Kölleda. DB timetable Kölleda: reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/bhftafel.exe/dn?ld=43180&country=DEU&protocol=https:&rt=1&
Public transport timetable Sömmerda-Rothenberga: www.linienverkehr.de/www/linienverkehr/fahrplan/fahrplantabellen/details.htm?liid=17AD274464A&linr=242&liri=H&lilangbez=S%F6mmerda%20-%20K%F6lleda%20-%20Rastenberg%20-%20Rothenberga&vt=SoFei
Public transport connection Burgenlandkreis. www.pvg-burgenlandkreis.de/images/Fahrpl%C3%A4ne/181209_BLK_611.pdf
Directions
By car from the A71 junctions Sömmerda Ost or Kölleda to Kölleda. Or junctions Heldrungen / Artern via Wiehe to Lossa.
Via B 176, Rothenberga, Schafau, Bachra, and Ostramondra can be reached on the bike path.
The endpoint in Lossa is also connected northward via L 1057 and further via L 1217 to Wiehe.
From the direction of Bad Bibra, there is a local connecting road from Kahlwinkel to Lossa.
Battgendorf and Großmonra are connected to B176 via district roads.
Parking
In Kölleda, there are sufficient free parking spaces around Rossplatz and in the courtyard of the manor. At the roundabout, parking is limited to 2 hours, and at the market to 1 hour.
Parking options are also available for starting the route in the small villages near the path. In Ostramondra, there is a designated free hiking parking lot at the community tavern.
In Lossa, there are also sufficient parking spaces available within the town.
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Equipment
Bringing provisions is expressly recommended! Supply options exist only in Kölleda and Rastenberg.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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