Dumplings, potash and culture

From the heights of Rennsteig the picturesque Werra makes it’s way, jammed between the Rhone and the Thuringian forest. On its way to Hann. Münden where it unites with the Fulda to form the Weser, the Werra flows past picturesque half-timbered towns, health resorts, residence- and famous culture cities. On 320 km of fully developed bike paths with little acclivity and uniform as well as brilliant signposting, you can entirely enjoy cycling and culture.

1. day  Meiningen arrival

Your journey starts in the historical theatre town of Meiningen (arrival possible by German railway/parking garage clos hotel/rental bike at hotel).

2. day  Meiningen - Bad Salzungen 43 km

After the cycling section today, you see Wasungen with its half-timbered town surrounded by dam walls and you still have enough time to indulge yourself in the health resort Bad Salzungen. Feel the vitalising effect of the unique Celtic bath (the only one in Germany). In the evening you can go and discover the lovely Old Town.

3. day  Bad Salzungen - Dankmarshausen 40 km

Today you cycle further between the southern slopes of the Thuringian forest and the impressive round end of the Rhone. Have a break in the historical Old Town of Vacha. You will reach Heringen quickly, which is famous for the Werra-potash-museum. Here you can do trips on the "Monte Kali", the widely visible rock salt heap. Your hotel in Dankmarshausen is located next to the base of this impressive "sugar loaf".

4. day  Dankmarshausen - Eisenach 37 km

Many lakes and nature preserves will be on your way along the winding Werra and after a short ride you will reach Eisenach. Take your time for the Wartburg and visit the domain of the famous sons of the town, for example in the house of Luther or Bach.

5. day  Eisenach - Eschwege 58 km

It is quite lovely how the river meanders through a splendid low mountain landscape. You pass upright looming potash cliffs and medieval villages and towns. In Creuzburg and Treffurt you should walk through the romantic alleys of the monumental protected Old Town. Eschwege displays a special half-timbered charm, and is your accommodation for today.

6. day  eschwege - Hann. Münden 59 km

Art along the bike lane: sculptures of well-known artists are lined up next to the bank in the Werra-Meißner-land. Have a break in the brine bath of Bad Soden-Allendorf. You cycle through the "land of cherries" around Witzenhausen to Hann. Münden. Hann. Münden offers a closed medieval townscape and aristocratic castle. You may finish your day with a stroll through the town.

7. day  Hann. Münden arrival

After breakfast your journey along the Werra ends in Hann. Münden. If you want to you can prolong your trip along the Weser or Fulda.