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Renewable Energy Cycle Path

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  • Erngie playground in Schkölen
    Erngie playground in Schkölen
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    The 42-kilometer-long cycle path connects the Saaleradweg with the Elsterradweg and provides information about the different types of energy generation in the bioenergy region.

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    Distance 42.5 km
    2:45 h
    338 m
    485 m
    333 m
    127 m

    The Renewable Energy Cycle Path stretches about 40 km in the north of Saaleland. Due to the informative signposting and bioenergy plants open to visitors, the route offers cyclists a varied program for young and old. Children can also discover the physical laws of renewable energies at the family playground in Schkölen. The BarfussHaus in Nickelsdorf provides an outlook on home energy supply of the future. The building has a biomeiler as well as a photovoltaic system and thus is completely self-sufficient with regenerative energy. Along the route, farm shops and agricultural businesses with regional delicacies invite you to linger.

    Due to numerous climbs, an e-bike or pedelec is recommended for the pleasure cyclist.

    Author’s recommendation

    Youth research camp BarfussHaus in Nickelsdorf,

    Family energy playground in Schkölen,

    Wind farm near Frauenprießnitz,

    Hydropower plant in Döbritschen

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    333 m
    Lowest point
    127 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 51.54%Dirt road 1.01%Forested/wild trail 0%Road 42.01%Unknown 5.42%
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    21.9 km
    Dirt road
    431 m
    Forested/wild trail
    2 m
    Road
    17.9 km
    Unknown
    2.3 km
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    Rest stops

    Gutsherrnschänke im Rittergut Nickelsdorf
    Restaurant Ratskeller
    Saalerastplatz Camp Döbritschen

    Roadbook

    Nickelsdorf - Crossen - Ahlendorf - Königshofen - Gößen - Törpla - Tünschetz - Dothen - Kämmeritz - Hainchen - Schkölen - Grabsdorf - Poppendorf - Frauenprießnitz - Wichmar - Würchhausen - Döbritschen

    Note: On your cycling route you will be guided by cycle tourism destination and intermediate signposts.

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    Gutsherrnschänke im Rittergut Nickelsdorf
    Kindergartenmuseum Crossen - Eva Schaller
    Gasthof und Hotel "Weißes Roß"
    Holzmühle Kämmeritz
    Schkölen
    E-Bike-Ladestation Schkölen
    Restaurant Ratskeller
    Wasserburg Schkölen
    Saalerastplatz Camp Döbritschen

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Accessible by train: Crossen an der Elster stop

    More information on route planning and bus arrival at: www.vmt-thueringen.de

    Directions

    From Berlin or Munich:

    Take the A9 motorway to exit no. 22 "Eisenberg".

    Continue on federal road B7 towards Eisenberg center and then towards Gera.

    At the roundabout in Hartmannsdorf, take the exit towards Crossen an der Elster. 

    In Crossen, turn right from Bahnhofstraße into Elsterstraße heading to Nickelsdorf.

    After the Elster bridge, turn right onto the street "Am Mühlberg/ K127" and follow it for about 1.5 kilometers to Nickelsdorf.

    From Frankfurt am Main or Dresden:

    Take the A4 motorway to the Hermsdorf motorway junction.

    Switch to the A9 motorway towards Berlin.

    Take the A9 motorway to exit no. 22 "Eisenberg".

    Continue on federal road B7 towards Eisenberg center and then towards Gera.

    At the roundabout in Hartmannsdorf, take the exit towards Crossen an der Elster. 

    In Crossen, turn right from Bahnhofstraße into Elsterstraße heading to Nickelsdorf.

    After the Elster bridge, turn right onto the street "Am Mühlberg/ K127" and follow it for about 1.5 kilometers to Nickelsdorf.

    Parking

    Parking available at Rittergut and in the village of Nickelsdorf.

    Coordinates

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    50.976651, 12.002879
    DMS
    50°58'35.9"N 12°00'10.4"E
    UTM
    33U 289607 5651505
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    42.5 km
    Duration
    2:45 h
    Ascent
    338 m
    Descent
    485 m
    Highest point
    333 m
    Lowest point
    127 m
    Public-transport-friendly Refreshment stops available Cultural/historical interest Linear route

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