Large Discovery Route Through the Werratal from Eisenach - Thuringia

The route starts in Wartburg and Luther City Eisenach, touches the Hainich National Park and leads through one of the oldest towns of Thuringia, Creuzburg with the Creuzburg Castle. From here it continues via the Werratal cycle path through the scenically beautiful Werratal to Heldra. Along the way, you repeatedly pass small villages with scenic locations featuring noteworthy churches, restored half-timbered houses, old castles, and numerous landing points, which are ideal for breaks. Especially in Mihla, Treffurt and the Wilhelmglücksbrunn Foundation Estate, you should take a short break.

Also worth a short detour (on foot) is the Normannstein Castle with 3 towers from the 12th century near Treffurt as well as the Heldrastein, the highest mountain in the Werratal. At 305 meters, you enjoy a wonderful view far beyond the Werratal. On the way back, you definitely shouldn't miss the Wilhelmglücksbrunn Foundation Estate. A restaurant and an organic market cater to all hungry cyclists. Alternatively, you can also ride from Ifta via Pferdsdorf and Spichra to Hörschel. In Hörschel, you will find the famous Rennsteig Starting Point.

If you want to shorten the big round, you can find hints under the section Arrival.