Thuringian Cycle Paths - "Schleuse Valley Cycle Path" - Thuringian Forest

The starting point of the bike route is the Rennsteig Train Station. The cycle path initially runs to Allzunah past the bunker museum on the Rennsteig cycle path. In Allzunah, the Ilmtal cycle path branches off. From here, the Schleuse Valley cycle path goes downhill along the Tränkbach, one of many tributaries of the Schönbrunn drinking water reservoir. Past the pre-dam, it goes gently uphill with beautiful views of the reservoir to the viewpoint dam. Be careful on the descent to Schönbrunn because there is busy traffic of pedestrians and cars. In the center of Schönbrunn, turn right and follow the former Gründerlas railway line past the Adlernest to Lichtenau. Here, follow the developed cycle path through the industrial area to Waldau across the meadows past Oberrod onwards to the Ratscher Mountain Lake. A rest at Cafe Helene (Heckengereuth) with delicious cakes is worthwhile. Refreshed, continue to Ratscher past Schleusingen to Rappelsdorf, where the cycle path currently ends.

Note:
An extension of the cycle path to Veßra Monastery is planned. Those who want to connect to Veßra Monastery and the Werra Valley cycle path must currently travel via the heavily trafficked country road "L1625" to Zollbrück and Veßra Monastery.