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Cycle route · Gotha · Updated on 14 November 2026

Flussläufe cycle route

Flussläufe is a cycle route of 46.4 km from Gotha. Along the way you'll find 14 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points and 1 bike pump.

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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 46.4 km
  • ± 3:05 h
  • ↑ 195 m · ↓ 219 m
  • Moderate
  • From A to B
  • Regional route
  1. Start in Gotha

    0 km
  2. 14 km · 3 benches

    Water point

    14 km
  3. 6.6 km · 3 benches

    Bike pump

    20.5 km
  4. 1.1 km

    Opfer der Morde von Mechterstädt (1920)

    21.7 km

    Water point

  5. 24.7 km · 8 benches

    Finish

    46.4 km
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No public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

1 sight along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

  • Memorial: Opfer der Morde von Mechterstädt (1920)

    Memorial · after 21.7 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 195 m
Down
↓ 219 m
Highest point
374 m
Lowest point
256 m
  • 5-10% slope · 1.6 km

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

46.4 km in total
  • Track: 13.9 km
  • Road: 11.5 km
  • Cycle path: 10.9 km
  • Street: 7.3 km
  • Busy road: 1.2 km
  • Path: 775 m
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 700 m

Surfaces

46.4 km in total
  • Asphalt: 39 km
  • Gravel: 4.4 km
  • Paved: 1.4 km
  • Unpaved: 150 m
  • Unknown: 1.5 km

About the cycle route Flussläufe

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Flussläufe is a cycle route of 46.4 km that starts in Gotha. It does not end where it starts. You start in Gotha, Südstraße and finish in Gotha, Heutalsweg. Along the way you pass Opfer der Morde von Mechterstädt (1920) (after 21.7 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 195 m in total and descend 219 m. Allow ± 3:05 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is track (13.9 km), road (11.5 km) and cycle path (10.9 km). Of the surface, 39 km asphalt and 4.4 km gravel. For 1.5 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 14 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points and 1 bike pump. You can fill your bottle after 14 km and after 21.8 km. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Wasserburg KäseburgWasserburg KäseburgCastle · 129 m from the route
  2. 2Wehmeyer-DenkmalWehmeyer-DenkmalMemorial · 408 m from the route
  3. 3MemorialMemorialMemorial · 443 m from the route
  4. 4Arnoldi DenkmalArnoldi DenkmalMemorial · 472 m from the route
  5. 5SphinxSphinxMemorial · 519 m from the route
  6. 6Deutsches VersicherungsmuseumDeutsches VersicherungsmuseumMuseum · 521 m from the route
  7. 7Geutebrück-DenkmalGeutebrück-DenkmalMemorial · 562 m from the route
  8. 8Frankenberg-DenkmalFrankenberg-DenkmalMemorial · 572 m from the route
  9. 9Hainaer BurgHainaer BurgArchaeological site · 677 m from the route
  10. 10WinterpalaisWinterpalaisCastle · 678 m from the route
  11. 11Herzogliches Museum GothaHerzogliches Museum GothaMuseum · 706 m from the route
  12. 12Schlosspark GothaSchlosspark GothaAttraction · 735 m from the route
  13. 13Schloss FriedrichsthalSchloss FriedrichsthalCastle · 753 m from the route
  14. 14Altes RathausAltes RathausAttraction · 762 m from the route
  15. 15MemorialMemorialMemorial · 794 m from the route
  16. 16FischkellerFischkellerAttraction · 814 m from the route
  17. 17Denkmal der Herzogin Luise Dorothea von Sachsen-Gotha-AltenburgDenkmal der Herzogin Luise Dorothea von Sachsen-Gotha-AltenburgMemorial · 863 m from the route
  18. 18Denkmal Herzog Ernst der FrommeDenkmal Herzog Ernst der FrommeMemorial · 868 m from the route
  19. 19Petermann-DenkmalPetermann-DenkmalMemorial · 889 m from the route
  20. 20Museum der NaturMuseum der NaturMuseum · 908 m from the route
  21. 21Schloss FriedensteinSchloss FriedensteinAttraction · 967 m from the route
  22. 22Gedenkstein Bahnhof LeinakanalGedenkstein Bahnhof LeinakanalMemorial · 1.4 km from the route
  23. 23MemorialMemorialMemorial · 1.4 km from the route
  24. 24Stausee WangenheimStausee WangenheimAttraction · 1.6 km from the route
  25. 25MemorialMemorialMemorial · 1.7 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Flussläufe?

Flussläufe is 46.4 km long. Allow ± 3:05 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route runs from Gotha, Südstraße to Gotha, Heutalsweg.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Gotha.

How hard is this route?

Moderate, with 195 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 2 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Opfer der Morde von Mechterstädt (1920).

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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