Double Star Tour Naumburg – Weimar

Today's destination is the wine-growing town of Freyburg an der Unstrut. You cross the Saale in the direction of Roßbach and then follow the cycle path along the Unstrut to Freyburg. Take the opportunity to visit the Red Riding Hood winery or a local winemaker (own arrangements). Leaving the valley, it is worth visiting Neuenburg Castle above Freyburg.

Overnight place: Like the day before in Naumburg

The train takes you to Dornburg (Saale) in about 20 minutes (on your own).
Surrounded by vineyards, on a rocky plateau above the Saale, there are three castles in an imposing location. More than 800 years of history are united here. The Old Castle contains the remains of a medieval castle. The rococo palace is a gallant pleasure palace of the
18th century with porcelain collection. The Renaissance castle is closely linked to the poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. He raved about the lovingly tended palace gardens - they are a real treat for strollers and rose lovers. The wine from the Dornburger Schlossberg was as popular then as it is today. You cycle through the Saale valley back via Saaleck and Bad Kösen to Naumburg.

Overnight place: Like the day before in Naumburg

Today's stage involves a change of quarters. It goes through the Saale valley to Bad Kösen, which is known as a brine bath, its graduation house and the Saale wine. You leave the Saale-Unstrut wine-growing region and follow the Ilm via Apolda to Weimar. On the way you can stop at one of the cozy wine bars or beer gardens.

Overnight place: Weimar

Weimar alone offers so many possibilities, themes and history that you will want to have a whole day. The city and its heritage is worth seeing to learn more about Goethe and Schiller as well as the Bauhaus or the Weimar Republic.

Overnight place: Like the day before in Weimar

You can take the train to Bad Berka (on your own). The spa town with its healing springs is closely linked to the work of Goethe. You follow that Ilm-Cycle path via Mellingen, where the idyllic Untermühle am Ilminvite you to rest. Further towards Weimar, the Belvedere Palace would be another highlight of your tour with a beautiful park and orangery. One more time Ilmwehr in Oberweimar before returning to Weimar.

Overnight place: Like the day before in Weimar

You take the train to Erfurt (on your own), then continue by bike through the old town to the cathedral. Take a stroll through Erfurt's alleys to the fish market and the Krämerbrücke and discover other corners of the old town or the Eulenspiegel monument. The bike tour follows the route of the Thuringian chain of cities back to Weimar.

Overnight place: Like the day before in Weimar

After breakfast, you will travel home on your own or we can book additional nights if you wish.

Overnight place: Weimar (departure)