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Etzleben

Etzleben, located in the Kyffhäuser district, is a beautiful destination in Germany. The small community is known for its picturesque location at the foot of the Kyffhäuser mountain and offers numerous tourist attractions.

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Attractions in Etzleben


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recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 217.7 km
Duration 15:00 h
Ascent 352 m
Descent 352 m

Along the rivers Unstrut, Saale, and Ilm, this three-day cycling route passes through the well-known Saale-Unstrut wine-growing region in the north ...

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from Andreas Klingebiel,   Saale-Unstrut-Tourismus GmbH
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 188.6 km
Duration 13:46 h
Ascent 254 m
Descent 540 m

Many cyclists rave about the landscape, nature, and tranquility after the tour on the Unstrut cycle path. The family-friendly river cycle path with ...

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from Oliver Demian,   Reiseland Sachsen-Anhalt
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 190.4 km
Duration 13:05 h
Ascent 300 m
Descent 540 m

From the Eichsfeld through the Wartburg-Hainich World Heritage region and the Thuringian Basin to the Saale-Unstrut region and the Nebra Ark, ...

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from Unstrutradweg e.V.,   Thüringen-entdecken.de
Bicycle Rides · Sömmerda
Event cycling: "Tour de Frömmschdt"
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 31.1 km
Duration 2:05 h
Ascent 74 m
Descent 37 m

The locally based bakery chain Bergmann invites everyone annually on the 3rd weekend of August to united cycling in Frömmstedt.

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from Uwe Rödiger,   Thüringer Becken
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 112.6 km
Duration 5:52 h
Ascent 706 m
Descent 627 m

This stage leads us from Aschersleben to Erfurt. It is one of over 330 connected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for the stage - have fun ...

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
Bicycle Rides · Thuringia
Route 6 // WidS route
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 61.7 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 180 m
Descent 180 m

A varied route that leads along the Unstrut, through the Wipper breakthrough, and the town of Bad Frankenhausen.

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 104.7 km
Duration 21:08 h
Ascent 138 m
Descent 181 m

The Unstrut is a leisurely hiking river suitable for beginners and families. The river is navigable from Straußfurt, and from Artern no more ...

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from Oliver Demian,   Reiseland Sachsen-Anhalt
Long Distance Cycling · Sömmerda
Unstrut Cycle Route Stage 4 Sömmerda - Artern
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 38.1 km
Duration 2:37 h
Ascent 26 m
Descent 38 m

The stage leads from Sömmerda via Leubingen, Griefstedt, Büchel, Etzleben, Gorsleben, the Thuringian Gate, Heldrungen, Bretleben and Reinsdorf ...

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from Oliver Demian / www.unstrutradweg.de,   Reiseland Sachsen-Anhalt
Long Distance Cycling · Saale-Unstrut-Triasland
On the banks of the Unstrut - the Unstrut Cycle Path
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 191.2 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 0 m
Descent 294 m

The Unstrut Cycle Path follows the Unstrut through northern Thuringia and southern Saxony-Anhalt to its confluence with the Saale.

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from Matthias Beyersdorfer,   Reiseland Sachsen-Anhalt
Road Bike · Kyffhäuser
Experience route with the road bike
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 189 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 310 m
Descent 310 m

From Artern, you ride on the Unstrut-Werra cycle route to Mühlhausen and from there back to Artern on the Unstrut cycle route.

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from Volksbank Arena Harz,   Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
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Particularly worth seeing is Etzleben Castle, which was built in the 18th century and now serves as a cultural centre. Concerts and theatre performances are held here regularly.

The 13th century St. Mary's Church is also worth a visit. It impresses with its Gothic architecture as well as the artistic frescoes on the walls.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the nearby Kyffhäuser is a great place to go hiking or cycling - the hiking trails around the Barbarossa Cave or to the panoramic view of the Thuringian Basin are particularly recommended.

When it rains there are also indoor activities such as a visit to one of the many museums in the area such as the Walkenried Monastery Museum or the Mittelbau Dora Memorial.

Culinary Etzleben also has a lot to offer: Be sure to try local specialities such as Thuringian grilled sausage or homemade jams from local farmers' markets.

A highlight for those interested in culture are the annual festivals "Kyffhäuser Kleinkunstfestival" and "Rock am Berg", which attract numerous visitors from near and far.

Etzleben is worth a visit at any time of year, but the municipality is particularly beautiful in spring when nature awakens and everything shines in lush green. Another highlight is autumn with its bright colours and mild temperatures.

Overall, Etzleben offers something for everyone as a travel destination - whether you are interested in culture, outdoor enthusiasts or gourmets. This travel guide recommends a visit to this picturesque community at the foot of the Kyffhäuser to everyone!

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  • July 31, 2026
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    July 25, 2026
    schöne Tour im Juli 2026. Niedrigwasser. zwischen Sömmerda und bis hinter Bottendorf sollte man aufmerksam sein und auf Steine im Wasser achten besonders mit Faltboot. Übernachtungen sehr gut in Sömmerda, Artern, Bottendorf, Karsdorf möglich. Umtragungen teilweise etwas lästig, da steile Treppen zu überwinden sind. Bootswagen empfehlenswert. im Oberlauf angenehme Strömung.
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    Written July 31, 2026
  • April 15, 2026
    Stefan Gloor
    April 04, 2026
    Mehrheitlich gut ausgebauter Radweg. Die Unstrutt ist über weite Teile ein monotoner Kanal umgeben von Agrarwüsten, sehenswert sind vor allem historische Bauten
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    Written April 15, 2026
  • September 01, 2023
    Holger Krause
    August 27, 2023
    Die Tour hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Wir sind sie in 4 Tagen mit je ca. 60 km gefahren. Besonders die Strecke an der Unstrut hat uns gut gefallen. Wir sind allerdings meist den ausgeschilderten Fahrradwegen gefolgt, die teilweise von dieser Strecke abweichen. Nur die Strecke von Bad Kösen über die Rudelsburg nach Saaleck ist grauenhaft. Hier ist der Weg teilweise dermaßen schlecht, das selbst das Fahrrad schieben schwierig ist. Hier würde ich jedem empfehlen ab Bad Kösen auf die andere Seite der Saale zu wechseln und die L203 entlang zu fahren. Ansonsten ist die Tour uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen. Vielen Dank für das veröffentlichen.
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    Written September 01, 2023
  • June 30, 2023
    Siegfried Weigl
    June 18, 2023
    eine abwechslungsreiche Rundtour,landschaftliche sehr interessant und fast durchgehend sehr gut zu befahrende Wege. Nur zu empfehlen. Radwegweiser auf der Strecke weichen öfter von der Navi-Strecke ab, die sollte man befolgen.
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    Written June 30, 2023
  • March 02, 2018
    Hans-Jürgen Müller
    Wir sind die Tour 2017 (direkt nach dem Hochwasser) gefahren. Von Leinefelde bis Naumburg. Schöne Tour, von der einen oder anderen Überflutung mal abgesehen. Immer wieder Sehenswertes am Wegesrand. Unbedingt zu empfehlen!
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    Written March 02, 2018
  • July 31, 2017
    Hans-Jürgen Müller
    Tolle Etappentour, abwechslungsreiche Landschaft und wissenswerte Kultur
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    Memleben, Benedictine monastery
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    Written July 31, 2017
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  • November 17, 2015
    Jens Bellmann
    October 14, 2015
    Schönes Wasserwandererlebnis im Herzen Deutschlands. Gute Infrastruktur.
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    herbstliches Unstruttal bei Kirchscheidungen
    Photo: Jens Bellmann, Community
    Written November 17, 2015

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