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Riethgen

Welcome to Riethgen, Sömmerda - a destination that has become a real gem for travellers due to its geographical location and special features as well as the abundance of tourist attractions and cultural highlights.

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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
Bicycle Rides · Hainleite - Wipperdurchbruch - Kranichholz
Path to the Stone Age
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 26.9 km
Duration 1:50 h
Ascent 124 m
Descent 86 m

Wipper gorge, Teichholz and a world-famous excavation site near Bilzingsleben form the outstanding backdrop in one of Thuringia's most ...

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from Thüringer Becken,   Thüringer Becken
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 20.7 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 1 m
Descent 13 m

Paddle route on the Unstrut from Sömmerda to Oldisleben

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from Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser e.V.,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
Difficulty
Distance 21.3 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 0 m
Descent 12 m

The Unstrut passage between Sömmerda and Oldisleben leads into the depths of the Thuringian core basin. The route length is 21.3 km.

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from Cindy Georgy,   Thüringer Becken
Map / Bike tour on September 20, 2020 at 10:55
Difficulty
Distance 42.9 km
Duration 2:08 h
Ascent 163 m
Descent 166 m

From Sömmerda via Griefstedt, Weissensee and Straußfurt back to Sömmerda

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from Christian Dähne,   Community
Difficulty difficult
Distance 104.6 km
Duration 5:18 h
Ascent 107 m
Descent 107 m

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Difficulty difficult
Distance 118.4 km
Duration 6:08 h
Ascent 594 m
Descent 594 m

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Bicycle Rides · Havelland
Dreieich Run 2016 , 7.5. - 12.5.2016
Map / Dreieich Run 2016 , 7.5. - 12.5.2016
Difficulty
Distance 563 km
Duration 39:07 h
Ascent 2,342 m
Descent 2,216 m

Anreise mit Zug am 7.5. 2016 ab Hamburg  (Ankunft 10:00 Uhr Hauptbhf. Potsdam ) : (1.) 7.5. Potsdam- Kropstädt, 70 Km, Schloß Kropstädt (2.) 8.5.

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from Steffen Fenchel,   Community
Map / Aufzeichnung am 13.10.2018 08:49:24
Difficulty
Distance 147.1 km
Duration 14:48 h
Ascent 1,499 m
Descent 1,261 m

SGH heimwärts

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from Frank Bach,   Community
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Situated in the heart of Germany, Riethgen offers an idyllic landscape with a variety of lakes, rivers and forests. The picturesque village is known for its historic buildings from the 18th century as well as the impressive castles, such as Ettersburg Castle or Molsdorf Castle.

The town is also a popular place for culture enthusiasts with numerous museums such as the Petersberg Museum or the Sömmerda Town Museum. In summer, many festivals take place here, including the music festival "Sommersprossen" or the theatre festival "Shakespeare am See".

Culinary Riethgen has a lot to offer: Try local specialities such as Thuringian dumplings or the famous grilled Rostbratwurst.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there is no better season than spring and summer in Riethgen. Hike through the picturesque forests of the Hainich National Park or spend a day swimming and sunbathing on the shores of the Kelbra reservoir.

Even in rainy weather there are plenty of activities: Visit one of the many art galleries or take a guided tour through the historic old town of Sömmerda.

Whether it's a cultural, nature or adventure holiday - Riethgen is definitely worth a visit. As a travel guide, we recommend that you visit the town in summer and let yourself be enchanted by its beauty.

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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
  • November 17, 2015
    Jens Bellmann
    October 14, 2015
    Schönes Wasserwandererlebnis im Herzen Deutschlands. Gute Infrastruktur.
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    herbstliches Unstruttal bei Kirchscheidungen
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    Written November 17, 2015

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