View of Burggrub – Peace Chapel Burggrub loop from Neuhaus-Schierschnitz

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View of Burggrub – Peace Chapel Burggrub loop from Neuhaus-Schierschnitz

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4.5

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View of Burggrub – Peace Chapel Burggrub loop from Neuhaus-Schierschnitz

01:24

21.9km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Frankenwald

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Parking

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1.49 km

View of Neuhaus-Schierschnitz Castle and Church

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Both the main road and the cycle path along the old railway line offer beautiful views of the castle and church.

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2.54 km

View of Rauenstein from Schloss Neuhaus

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5.28 km

Former Inner German Border at Burggrub

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This is where the inner-German border between Burggrub and Neuhaus-Schierschnitz ran until November 24, 1989 near Burggrub on the former death strip. This is where a border crossroads was created, …

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5.36 km

View of Burggrub

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A beautiful view of Burggrub.

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9.90 km

Engelessteg Bridge

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The 23 meter long and at least 2.5 meter wide Engelessteg over the Hasslach is a welcome shortcut for pedestrians and cyclists.
The twelve-ton bridge was renewed in 2017, turning …

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17.5 km

Peace Chapel Burggrub

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For more than 30 years, people full of hope have been making pilgrimages to the first German border and peace chapel in Burggrub. 14 guest books bear witness to the …

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20.5 km