A route that connects 

The cycle path leads along less frequented country roads and rural paths via:

• Weimar Schöndorf
• Wohlsborn
• Sachsenhausen
• Leutenthal
• Daasdorf
• Buttelstedt
• Schwerstedt
• Neumark
• Vippachedelhausen
• Markvippach
• Dielsdorf
• Schloßvippach ­
• Großrudestedt
• Alperstedt
• Schallenburg

With a length of 47 km, it is the connecting section between the Ilmtal Cycle Path from Weimar and the Unstrut Cycle Path in Schallenburg near Sömmerda.

Numerous rest areas and sights to linger over 

The “Mechanika da Vinci” model exhibition in Leuthenthal is definitely worth a stop. The laws of physics can be explored here in a playful way – fun, and not just for children.

In Vippachedelhausen, the “tirica” adventure world invites you to take a break: Here, the often strange animals of the zoo can be observed. Petting is allowed. There is playground equipment for children in the grounds. A kiosk is available for provisions, but you can also bring your own picnic. The path through the moorland of the Alperstedter Ried is suitable for exciting nature observations. With a bit of luck, you may also spot the four-legged landscape keepers – Exmoor ponies, water buffalo and red cattle. Keep your eyes open!

Short detours: From the Laura cycle path you can take short detours to Heichelheim to the Heichelheimer Kloßwelt (dumpling world), to the Ordensburg Liebstedt or – if you need to cool down – to Ottmanshausen to the open-air swimming pool. Fishing with a licence is permitted at the Heichelheim, Großbrembach and Berlstedt reservoirs.