View of Normannstein Castle – Cycle Path Along the Cliffs loop from Treffurt

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View of Normannstein Castle – Cycle Path Along the Cliffs loop from Treffurt

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View of Normannstein Castle – Cycle Path Along the Cliffs loop from Treffurt

01:42

28.9km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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431 m

View of Normannstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The castle is 290 meters above Treffurt.

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6.00 km

Farmers' Pulpit Falken

Highlight • Historical Site

On February 13, 1525, the famous farmer's leader Thomas Müntzer stood on the slope above the Werra and called out courage to around 1000 rebellious farmers from the Treffurt area. …

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6.23 km

Cycle Path Along the Cliffs

Highlight • Cycleway

It's very impressive to cycle right next to the cliffs. The cycle path is in good condition, but quite narrow.

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7.05 km

Meadows Between Falken and Frankenroda

Highlight • Natural

A great section on the Werra. Peace and nature including a well-developed cycle path. Brilliant combination.

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14.3 km

Werra Bridge in Mihla

Highlight • Bridge

In Mihla, the Gray Castle is recommended as a gastronomic establishment.

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16.7 km

Ebenshausen Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A bicycle bridge over the Werra is more than just a crossing - it is an invitation to experience the beauty of the landscape from a new perspective.

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18.3 km

Werra Cycle Bridge (Pylon Bridge Frankenroda–Ebenshausen)

Highlight • Bridge

A bicycle bridge over the Werra is more than just a crossing - it is an invitation to experience the beauty of the landscape from a new perspective.

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22.6 km

Werratal Cliffs Near Frankenroda and Falken

Highlight • Gorge

When I reached the cliffs I could hardly believe what I was seeing. There they stood, towering, mighty and impressive, and it was as if the cycle path had forced …

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28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

5.92 km

4.09 km

3.70 km

2.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.1 km

796 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

23°C

6°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

August 5, 2023,Mihla Treffurt

Today we drove from Mihla to Treffurt, in Frankenroda we had a barbecue and after strengthening we went to my great-uncle's in Falken, which was a big surprise after 3 years of seeing us again. There was also an ice cream 🍨 at the market in Treffurt.

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April 21, 2025,OKF🚴 Falken - Mihla

Quickly 🚲 and checked the area. Minor adjustments and everything 👌👍🤟.
The weather turned 🌧, and so it turned into a wet and cheerful affair. I really have a knack for that.
😎🤭🤣
Let's see what else happens in the next few days; at the moment it looks🌧🌧🌧(💩).
Have a nice start to the (work🙈🤭😘) week, everyone.

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September 8, 2025,20250908 Nach-Feierabend-Tour im Werratal

Today, after work, I got back on my bike for a bit. Since the weather is supposed to get a bit worse in the next few days, and I've installed my Bosch SmartGrip on my Kiox for shared use, I wanted to see how it all works in practice. So, I set off for the beautiful Werra Valley. I was …

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