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Waldau–Ratscher Cycle Path – Village Church of Waldau loop from Schleusingen

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Waldau–Ratscher Cycle Path – Village Church of Waldau loop from Schleusingen

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4.9

(7)

56

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Waldau–Ratscher Cycle Path – Village Church of Waldau loop from Schleusingen

00:58

16.3km

100m

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: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

2.35 km

Alte Schule Ratscher Clubhouse

Highlight • Structure

Here too, the former school has been given a sensible new use. Used as a clubhouse, the renovated building is a real eye-catcher.

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2

2.57 km

Water Fountain and Rest Area at Eller Weg

Highlight • Rest Area

Opportunity to rest and cool off.

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3

2.58 km

Bridge and waterfall on the cycle path at Ratscher Bergsee

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful cycle path that runs parallel to the Ratscher mountain lake.

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4

5.96 km

View of the A73 Bridge Near Ratscher

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the many mega bridges that line up like a chain on the A73 and A71

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5

7.02 km

Waldau–Ratscher Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Super well-developed cycle path. Almost flat.

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6

7.41 km

Village Church of Waldau

Highlight • Religious Site

Idyllically located directly on the Schleusetalradweg.

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7

10.2 km

View of the Ratscher Reservoir from the Heckengereuth rest area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Located directly in front of Heckengereuth, the rest area has been given the name View of the Heckengereuther Meer, as can be read on the bench. This of course refers …

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8

12.4 km

Historic Laufbrunnen Fountain in Ratscher

Highlight • Monument

Great old fountain which has been restored. The wooden water pipe has been in use for 300 years (as the sign says). The project was initiated by the association "Schönes Ratscher".

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16.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.97 km

4.78 km

3.05 km

400 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

1.49 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 21 October

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6°C

21 %

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