Exploring central Germany on two wheels

Erfurt - Pforzheim
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Country

Germany

Region

Thüringen, Bayern, Baden-Württemberg

Distance

359km

Time

4 days

Elevation

3420hm

Difficulty

Medium

Contributor

Roger S.

Short Description

Embark on a captivating four-day cycling adventure from Erfurt to Pforzheim, unveiling Germany’s diverse landscapes and cultural gems. Day one commences in Erfurt, meandering through cobbled streets and leading to Meiningen’s historic Theaterplatz. Day two pedals through the Thuringian Forest to Würzburg, featuring the Vessertal Biosphere Reserve and the opulent Würzburg Residence. Day three explores Tauberbischofsheim’s medieval charm en route to Heilbronn, boasting the Neckar River and Renaissance architecture. The final stretch, day four, guides you through the serene Neckar Valley. This cycling journey seamlessly blends nature, history, and cultural discovery.

Route overview

Insights

Adjustability route

Easy to adjust

Recommended time of year

April to September

Anything to consider?

Have "Thüringer Knödel". They are delicious.

Travel to start

Train to Erfurt

Travel from finish

Train from Pforzheim

Highlights

The area around Tauberbischofsheim.

Food

Easy to get

Road Surface

Good
Reommended Bike Type

Recommended Bike Type

All possible
Stage

Stage

Travel to start

Erfurt

Stop

Meiningen

Distance

82km

Elevation

770hm

Very nice day through Thüringen. A constant up and down, challenging, but not to hard. Really nice landscape!

Stage

Stage

Travel to start

Meiningen

Stop

Würzburg

Distance

114km

Elevation

800hm

Great day with perfect weather conditions. Again, it’s a constant up and down through wonderful landscape and small roads. Enjoyed it very much!

Würzburg is a nice city.

Stage

Stage

Travel to start

Würzburg

Stop

Heilbronn

Distance

106km

Elevation

1230hm

Hardest day so far, but the landscape kept me pushing. It was a wonderful ride.

The last few km into Heilbronn are a bit annoying.

Stage

Stage

Travel to start

Heilbronn

Stop

Königsbach

Distance

58km

Elevation

620hm

Leaving Heilbronn was for what ever reason way less stressful then getting into Heilbronn the day before.

Anyhow, I actually wanted to go to Offenburg but the weather decided to switch rapidly with a heavy thunder storm that made being outside to dangerous. Therefore, I decided to take the train and don’t risk my health.

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