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Historical route through the Eichsfeld

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    Historical route by bike through the Eichsfeld

    A circular route through the beautiful Eichsfeld, past the source of the Leine River, the bear park in Worbis, the borderland museum in Teistungen, the half-timbered town of Duderstadt, through Böseckendorf, where one of the largest mass escapes occurred during border closure, and the pilgrimage chapel Etzelsbach, where the Pope visited in 2011.

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    Stefan Rieger
    moderate
    Distance 53.1 km
    3:55 h
    499 m
    503 m
    404 m
    174 m
    This small historical route takes us once across the Eichsfeld. Numerous tourist attractions lie directly on the route. After about 1.5 km, we reach the source of the Leine, the namesake of the town Leinefelde-Worbis. We then pass the bear park in Worbis. A visit here is worthwhile for animal lovers. Between meadows and fields, we head to Teistungen to the borderland museum. After that, we reach the scenic half-timbered town of Duderstadt. Here we can stroll in the center or refresh ourselves. Now it goes back to the exit of Duderstadt to Immingerode. From there to Böseckendorf, where one of the largest mass escapes from the GDR took place in the 1960s. We ride on small local connecting roads to Neuendorf and Reinholterode to the pilgrimage chapel Etzelsbach. There, Pope Benedict XVI gave a sermon to 90,000 believers in 2011. Afterwards, we ride to Wingerode and reach the Leine bike path, which takes us back to the starting point.

    Author’s recommendation

    Ideally, packed for this route are: fresh minced meat, an Eichsfeld Stracke, and a few fresh rolls.
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    404 m
    Lowest point
    174 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 58.33%Dirt road 3.76%Forested/wild trail 25.60%Path 3.89%Road 7.81%Unknown 0.57%
    Asphalt
    31 km
    Dirt road
    2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    13.6 km
    Path
    2.1 km
    Road
    4.2 km
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    Safety information

    Since the route contains several longer downhill sections, please pay attention to good brakes.

    Tips and suggestions

    Numerous dining options entice on this route.

    http://www.cafe-am-maertensteich.de/

    https://www.hotelzumloewen.de/

    https://www.lokalfinder-thueringen.de/lokal/cafe-alte-schule/

    https://grenzsnak-ferna.de/

    Tips:

    https://www.baer.de/projekte/alternativer-baerenpark-worbis

    https://www.grenzlandmuseum.de/

    https://wallfahrtskapelle-etzelsbach.de/

    https://www.stefanrieger.com/

    Roadbook

    Mostly we ride on well-developed bike paths or on little-trafficked local connecting roads. From Leinefelde to Duderstadt we can follow the "Duderstadt" signage. Afterwards, follow the GPX data.

    The ridges of the Eichsfeld here call for an e-bike.

    The road between Böseckendorf and Neuendorf is currently closed. However, it is possible to get through by bike.

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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Leinefelde-Worbis can be reached very well via the A38. The starting point at Märtens Teich is only about 2.5 KM from the highway.

    Leinefelde-Worbis has very good rail connections. The start of the route can be directly at the train station.

    Directions

    The starting point is the free parking lot at Märtens Teich OT Leinefelde.

    Navigation: Zentraler Platz 1, 37327 Leinefelde-Worbis

    Parking

    Parking is free at Zentralen Platz 1 at Märtens Teich.

    There are also sufficient parking spaces for large motorhomes.

    Coordinates

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    51.385387, 10.328263
    DMS
    51°23'07.4"N 10°19'41.7"E
    UTM
    32U 592427 5693520
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    A good bike and weather-appropriate clothing.

    The ridges of the Eichsfeld here call for an e-bike.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    53.1 km
    Duration
    3:55 h
    Ascent
    499 m
    Descent
    503 m
    Highest point
    404 m
    Lowest point
    174 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Refreshment stops available Scenic Cultural/historical interest Family-friendly Out and back

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