North Vogtland loop Zeulenroda-Greiz-Gera
- 6:11 h
- 111.00 km
- 1,086 m
- 1,082 m
- 185 m
- 462 m
- 277 m
- Start: Zeulenroda - Information center at Zeulenroda sea
- Destination: Zeulenroda - Information center at Zeulenroda sea
This route is one of the most demanding road bike routes through the Thuringian Vogtland and should be ridden in stages.
It leads over smaller roads from Zeulenroda northwards and along the Weiße Elster to Greiz and back to Zeulenroda.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (1%)Street (98%)Asphalt (1%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- The route starts at the information center in Zeulenroda and goes towards Pahren to Tegau. The route continues via Krölpa, Auma, Braunsdorf to Mittelpöllnitz. On secondary roads, we reach the B2, on which we ride to Gera. At the city forest, turn left onto Stadtrodaer Straße. After about 600 meters, turn right again and thus circle the city forest of Gera. Along Schloss Osterstein, we ride towards the Weiße Elster on the B 175 in the direction of Weida. After Weida, the B175 turns towards Berga, which we follow. At the entrance to Berga, keep right towards Untergeissendorf, Geissendorf, and Walthersdorf towards Neumühle an der Elster. Continue along the Weiße Elster in the direction of Greiz. In Greiz, we meet the B94, which we follow to the right towards Neukurtschau. Here, keep left on the B94 towards Zeulenroda, which we reach via Zoghaus, Naitschau, Göttendorf, and Neuärgernis. Through the town of Zeulenroda, we reach the starting point at the information center.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- Professional equipment highly recommended.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereYou reach Zeulenroda via the A9 exit Triptis and the L3002 to Auma, then the L1087.ParkingPublic parking is available in the area of the information center at Zeulenroda sea.Public transportation
Please use the information at contact 03661/706565.
You can also start the route at the train stations Zeulenroda, Greiz, Weida, and Gera.
Additional information
- From Gera to Tegau, 277 meters of elevation gain (from 185 to 462m) must be continuously overcome! The rest of the route is a constant up and down. Therefore, the route is very challenging!
Literature
More information can be found on the pages of the Vogtland Tourism Association at www.vogtland-tourismus.de or at 03744/188860 as well as at other tourist information centers along the route.
The brochure "Cycling Experience Vogtland" contains additional routes.
Author
Saskia Prelec
Organization
Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur
License (master data)
Saskia Prelec
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Visit Schloss Osterstein in Gera, Osterburg in Weida, and the Upper and Lower Castles in Greiz!
Safety guidelines
The road bike route was tested by road cyclists. Personal fitness must still be carefully considered and assessed critically by the cyclist.
Please pay attention to your safety, as you will be riding on public roads!
Map
Information about other paths and activities can be found on the activity pages of the Vogtland Tourism Association at www.vogtland-tourismus.de
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