The Mommelstein cycle path is one of the most scenic cycle paths in Thuringia, partly on the former railway mountain track. It begins in Wernshausen on the Werra, where it connects to Werratal cycle path and leads up to the Grenzwiese am Big Island Mountain. There is a connection to the Rennsteig cycle path.
Route profile
- Length: 28 km in total, of which 12.5 km on the former railway line
- Signposting: Standard-compliant, good signage
- Slopes: moderate in the area of the railway line; from the Auwallenberg train station it gets steeper in places. There are also a few hills to overcome up to the Rennsteig.
- Path condition:
- 3 km of local roads and a short stretch on the B19 (paved)
- 7 km of asphalt farm road next to the railway line (area Niederschmalkalden)
- 12 km of asphalted railway cycle path (Schmalkalden - former Auwallenburg station above Trusetal)
- 8 km of gravel forest paths (formerly Auwallenburg station - Grenzwiese am Big Island Mountain)
- Traffic load: The route is largely free of traffic
- Suitable bike: Best touring bikes with tread tires and gearshifts suitable for mountain use.
- Family suitability: given on the "Radbahn"
- Inline suitability: - The paved "cycle track" is suitable for inline skating. However, you absolutely have to go for the descent brake safely can.
background
The Schmalkalden - Brotterode railway line was shut down in 1999. The cycle path was opened in 2003. The Mommelstein is a rock in the Trusetal, from which one has a good view (derived from text sources). There was a railway stop nearby.
preparation
getting there
Public transportation
- With the Südthüringenbahn to Schmalkalden or Wernshausen
By bicycle
In the street
Route description with sights
Generally
The Mommelstein cycle path begins in Wernshausen and leads to the first Schmalkalden. The path from Schmalkalden to the former Auwallenburg train station is an asphalted cycle track at 550 m. The route also has six other crossings under or below it. From Trusetal-Auwallenburg, the route runs over gravel forest roads (very bad route!) Through the Trusetal. From here it also goes up to the forest paths Borderline on the Grosse Inselberg at 916 m, where there is a connection to the Rennsteig cycle path.
Corner points of the route
- Wernshausen - the place will go along with the Werratal cycle path Leave to the east. The local road leads to the federal road 19. This is crossed after approx. 100 m and you turn into a cycle path that follows the railway line to Schmalkalden. You pass the train station from
- Niedermalkalden
- Schmalkalden - The well-preserved medieval half-timbered town is worth a look. To do this, you have to leave the route.
- Auwallenburg - this former train station is located in the middle of the forest.
trips
References to literature and maps
Web links
- Railway cycle paths Image description of the route, information
- Tourist information about the Trusetal
