Thuringian Town Chain

The Thuringian chain-of-towns long distance cycle path connects the seven most beautiful towns of Thuringia. At the same time you can cycle through high contrast forest, meadow and river landscapes. This route leads you from the city of Eisenach via Gotha to cathedral city Erfurt. Afterwards you continue to Weimar, University City Jena, Stadtroda and Gera until you reach Altenburg. But there are not only beautiful cities awaiting you on this tour – an awesome and diversified landscape is accompanying you too. You cycle along the foot of Thuringia forest (fortress Wartburg) and mountains Hörselberge, you follow the river Ilm bike path, river Saale bike path and river Elster bike path. Afterwards you continue through the idyllic valley Mühltal and the widespread area around Gera until you reach your aim of the tour – Altenburg!