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Normannstein Castle – Wendehausen Agent Lock loop from Großburschla

Normannstein Castle – Wendehausen Agent Lock loop from Großburschla

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Normannstein Castle – Wendehausen Agent Lock loop from Großburschla

01:48

28.3km

460m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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2.93 km

Normannstein Castle in Treffurt

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The castle sits on a mountain spur about 100 meters above the town on the Werra and is a well-preserved ruin of a spur castle.

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3.50 km

Normannstein Castle

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you can eat delicious here

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5.63 km

Normannstein Castle

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From the historic old town of Treffurt, a natural hiking trail leads up to Normannstein Castle. Suitable even for less experienced hikers. Benches along the path invite you to take a break.

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6.58 km

View of Treffurt

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From this bench at the quarry you can enjoy a wonderful view. In the winter months with mulled wine hut at the quarry.

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9.64 km

Lindenhecke Viewpoint and Rest Area (Touringen Stamp Point No. 88)

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great place to enjoy with a wonderful view.

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9.70 km

Grill Hut Schierschwende

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View of the Wasserkuppe and Monte Kali but also of the Thuringian Forest.

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20.2 km

Katharinenberg Border Tower Memorial (Touringen Stamp Station No. 87)

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This GDR border tower was left as a memorial after the demolition of the inner German border, so that future generations do not forget this period of German history. At …

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24.1 km

Wendehausen Agent Lock

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The agent lock of Wendehausen (nomen est omen!) Dates back to the early 1980s and is said to have served to inject and disperse Stasi agents. It was camouflaged as …

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28.3 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

3.74 km

3.40 km

2.86 km

331 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

5.63 km

3.44 km

2.03 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Normannstein Castle – Wendehausen Agent Lock loop from Großburschla

Normannstein Castle in Treffurt

Normannstein Castle

Normannstein Castle

View of Treffurt

Lindenhecke Viewpoint and Rest Area (Touringen Stamp Point No. 88)

Grill Hut Schierschwende

Katharinenberg Border Tower Memorial (Touringen Stamp Station No. 87)

Wendehausen Agent Lock

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