Road bike route - "Ohra Reservoir" - Thuringian Forest

Culture, water, forest, and mountains - this route is impressive both from a sports and landscape perspective. Starting in Arnstadt, you pass the always fascinating ensemble of the Drei Gleichen (Wachsenburg, Burg Gleichen, Mühlburg). No matter the weather, this view is always something special. The "small" figure eight with the Oberhof junction combines the pleasure of fast descents and challenging climbs, such as from the Ohra Reservoir up to Oberhof or the section from Zella-Mehlis up to Oberhof. With the always green panorama over the lower part of the Kanzlersgrund, with views of the Ruppberg or the two ski jumping hills, you want to stop and take a photo. And shortly after, when you pass the Rennsteig and see the Biathlon Arena on the left, you want to stop briefly. At the Thuringian hut located there, you can get a bratwurst on the go to refuel freshly for the then flowing kilometers back to Arnstadt. Of course, you can also start the route in Oberhof. There are numerous Bett&Bike hotels there offering excellent service for cyclists.

Marcel Kittel says about this challenging route: "A sporty route and pure Thuringian Forest! The highlights are the Ohra Reservoir and the old road up to Oberhof. It is insanely beautiful here – this is one of my favorite routes. And almost a insider tip! You ride past the Drei Gleichen, an ensemble of polished and managed castles, and finally return to the Bach town Arnstadt on the Geratal bike path."