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Thuringia

Radring Erfurt

Hard

4.6

(51)

194

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Radring Erfurt

07:00

110km

620m

Cycling

Let's go! This tour lets you explore the Erfurt Cycle Ring in one go. Starting in Stotternheim, you'll head straight into the countryside, and the first few kilometers will help you forget the stresses of everyday life as you cycle across wide fields and gentle hills.

You'll first cycle through the Erfurt Lake District with its shimmering Alperstedt Lake, then through the flat countryside, passing villages like Großrudestedt and Kleinmölsen. With a bit of luck, you might even spot the rare black hamster.

In the Weimar region, half-timbered houses, historical monuments, and charming towns like Niederzimmern, Utzberg, and Klettbach invite you to take a short break. A detour to the Hohenfelden Reservoir is especially worthwhile! On your tour through the south of Erfurt, you'll encounter the Ilm district and the geographical center of Thuringia near Rockhausen – perfect spots for a short rest, perhaps along the Planet Trail or at the Kirchheim Public Observatory.

Your route takes you through the Ilm district and the geographical center of Thuringia near Rockhausen – perfect spots for a short rest, such as along the Planet Trail or at the Kirchheim Public Observatory.
...``` Finally, in the land of the Three Gleichen castles you can enjoy an impressive panorama of castles between rivers, before returning to Stotternheim via Frienstedt, Alach and Tiefthal.

Last updated: April 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.0 km for 623 m

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29.2 km

View of the ICE Railway Bridge

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Beautiful view across the flat countryside.

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57.8 km

Small shelter between Kirchheim and Rockhausen. Great view of the Thuringian Forest. Bench and table for resting.

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64.8 km

Molsdorf Castle

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Very nice destination and often used for weddings. 😊

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67.6 km

Viewpoint at Kirchberg

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Nice viewpoint on the Erfurt cycling ring with a small rest area.

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71.9 km

Cycle Path Between Apfelstädt and Wandersleben

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The bike path is a good alternative to the road. Best surface. The three equals in view.

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91.7 km

View from Alacher Höhe

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From the Alacherhöhe you have a wonderful view of Erfurt and the surrounding area. Here you can enjoy the peace and look forward to the descent to Erfurt.

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Way Types & Surfaces

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55.7 km

23.7 km

18.0 km

12.7 km

208 m

Surfaces

79.0 km

11.4 km

8.96 km

5.35 km

5.30 km

216 m

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Comments

April 10, 2023,Radring-Tour
For quite some time I've been planning the complete cycle ring around Erfurt and today the "adventure journey" began...🚲

The journey began near the Erfurt airport with the "departure" and to be more precise, at the nearby signs towards "Elxleben". Passing horses and beautifully decorated Easter decorations in a bathtub, I quickly discovered the first Radring sign. My "runway" was …

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Today it worked again. Flat tire in the forest just before Bechstedt-Wagd. The mosquitoes were also happy about this change.

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October 29, 2022,Radring Erfurt
I have published a more detailed description of the tour here: ich-liebe-erfurt.de/radring-erfurt

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The tour starts at the Erfurt Zoo and went from Stotternheim to the Erfuter cycle path.

I didn't take any pictures this time. If pictures are requested, I would be happy to do the tour again. (with those :) )

So that everyone can imitate the tour, the tour ends again at the Erfurt Zoopark.

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May 30, 2022,Radring Erfurt ⭕
After everyone has already driven it, I made it today too 😀.

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The cycle ring is a beautiful and well-signposted cycle path. However, there are no rest stops in the north, and none at all for 25 km. There isn't a single emergency service station along the entire ring, and therefore no charging options for bikes with smaller batteries.
But otherwise, it's highly recommended.

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I've wanted to do the lap for a long time. The cycle ring runs as a continuous cycle path around Erfurt. Unfortunately not suitable for racing bikes, as there are many cobblestones and dirt roads.

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May 15, 2022,Radring Erfurt
The Radring Erfurt, I rode it now, which is the end of it. The signage is quite good so far but still has potential. Some sections don't exactly make you want to be ridden more often. Will I drive it again 🤔 not in the version.

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January 23, 2026

Let's go! This tour lets you explore the Erfurt Cycle Ring in one go. Starting in Stotternheim, you'll head straight into the countryside, and the first few kilometers will help you forget the stresses of everyday life as you cycle across wide fields and gentle hills.



You'll first cycle through the Erfurt

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