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Wartburgkreis
Vacha

View of Vacha – Werrabrücke Vacha loop from Vacha

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Germany
Thuringia
Wartburgkreis
Vacha

View of Vacha – Werrabrücke Vacha loop from Vacha

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View of Vacha – Werrabrücke Vacha loop from Vacha

01:35

23.6km

430m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9.61 km for 27 m

After 10.3 km for 27 m

After 10.6 km for 5 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.43 km

Bridge of Unity (Werrabrücke Vacha)

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The Werra Bridge Vacha, also known as the Bridge of Unity since 1990, is a 225-meter-long stone arch bridge from the Middle Ages that connects Vacha in Thuringia with Philippsthal …

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1.44 km

House on the Border

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This is the building of the former Hoßfeld printing works, where the "Rhönzeitung" was printed from 1893. For tax reasons, the property was expanded in 1924 with an extension beyond …

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1.45 km

View of Vacha

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Vacha is mentioned in history books as early as the beginning of the 12th century. In the middle of the 13th century, Vacha was fortified and surrounded by a city wall.

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4

9.95 km

Fantastic views from the Oechsenberg in the Werra and Ulstertal.

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18.9 km

The Ulster Valley Cycle Path, one of the railway lines in Hesse that has been developed into a cycle path. It is a special pleasure to follow it, first on …

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21.8 km

The German-German history must not be forgotten. Therefore, it is important for the coming generations to receive testimonies from this time. In the tower, which is also used as an …

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21.9 km

Werrabrücke Vacha

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Historical old border with the GDR.

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22.1 km

It's worth a stop! Information boards on both sides of the bridge tell the rich history of both towns. A detour to the historic town center is definitely worthwhile. I …

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23.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.47 km

5.47 km

5.16 km

3.75 km

2.16 km

599 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

3.20 km

2.21 km

1.34 km

677 m

256 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

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7°C

98 %

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