The Unstrut cycle path follows the Unstrut from its source in the Eichsfeld near Kefferhausen to its mouth into the Saale near Naumburg. Since the route has no major elevation differences, it is well suited for families with children. The Unstrut passes the towns of Dingelstädt, Mühlhausen, Bad Langensalza, Sömmerda, Heldrungen, Artern, Roßleben, Nebra, Laucha, and Freyburg. Visit the historic old town in Mühlhausen, the gardens in Bad Langensalza, Gebesee Castle, Heldrungen moated castle or the model railway layout in Wiehe. Notable attractions await you, such as the Nebra Ark, the place where the Nebra sky disk was found, the experience world of the Rotkäppchen sparkling wine cellar, and the UNESCO World Heritage Naumburg Cathedral. Note: On the agricultural road between Herbsleben and Gebesee (5 km), there is currently increased traffic from cars. A ban on car traffic is currently being examined.

The Unstrut and Werra cycle path connects 113 km in length. The starting point is Artern. Via Bad Frankenhausen, the cycle path leads to the music and mining town of Sondershausen with the oldest navigable potash mine in the world. From there it goes past the Possen leisure and recreation park, worth a detour, via Ebeleben with a remarkable castle park and Schlotheim to the venerable former imperial city of Mühlhausen with the Church of St. Mary and the Thomas Müntzer memorial. Johann Sebastian Bach worked at the Divi-Blasii Church. It continues via Oberdorla, near which is the geographical center of Germany and the Opfermoor, an early historical cult site, to Langula. From there, a small detour via the "Red Bike Route" to the Craula Cross and the "Yellow Route" to the treetop path pays off. Let yourself be fascinated by untouched nature and a species-rich animal world. Enjoy a fantastic panorama over the treetops in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage National Park Hainich at the treetop path. Back in Langula, you cycle through the Langula valley to the "Old Station" Heyerode, the highest point of the route. At Heldra you reach the Werra Valley cycle path to Treffurt with the castle ruin Normannstein. The cycle path is suitable for families, nature lovers, and touring cyclists. The Unstrut-Werra cycle path runs gently on a former railway embankment. Large parts of the route lead through the Kyffhäuser Nature Park.

From Eisenach city centre, return via the D-Route 4 to the Werra Valley Cycle Route at Hörschel (10 km). On a quiet country road via Spichra and the Wilhelmsglücksbrunn monastery estate, the town of Creuzburg is reached via a historic Werra bridge. The route continues along the former Werra Valley railway line near the river to Mihla and Treffurt. Then it continues on the Hessian side through the half-timbered villages of Heldra and Altenburschla to Wanfried. The path leads through the wide Werra floodplain below the Leuchtberge hills, past the Werra Valley lake, to Eschwege.

Both the travel time and the difficulty level of the route depend on the direction in which you cycle it. Coming from Mühlhausen, there is a moderate to steeper ascent along the entire route. The difficulty level here is medium to high. If you cycle from the National Park towards Mühlhausen, the route slopes gently downhill. It is possible for trained cyclists to cycle from Mühlhausen to the National Park and back within one day. The Red Route is connected to the Unstrut-Werra Cycle Path near Langula and to the Unstrut Cycle Path from Mühlhausen. The Yellow and Red Routes meet in the heart of the National Park. Several smaller cycle paths connect these long-distance cycle paths with other excursion destinations, e.g., the geographical center of Germany or the bird conservation station in Seebach. Some hiking trails in the National Park are also open to cyclists. For mountain bikers, cycle paths are designated outside the National Park. The brochure "Cycling in the Hainich" as well as a leaflet with a map provide further information.

It leads mostly on little-used side roads and farm tracks. The route climbs on about half of the route partly moderately, but also partly very steeply. It therefore has a medium to higher degree of difficulty. The Yellow Route is connected to the Werratal Cycle Path in Creuzburg. In Bad Langensalza you can continue cycling on the Unstrut cycle path. The Yellow and Red Route meet in the heart of the National Park. Several smaller bike paths connect these long-distance bike routes with other destinations, e.g. the center point of Germany or the bird sanctuary in Seebach. Some hiking trails in the national park are also open to cyclists. For mountain bikers, bike paths are designated outside the national park. The brochure "Cycling in the Hainich" and a leaflet with map provide further information.

The route starts in front of the Tourist Information Mühlhausen. Here you have the opportunity to get information about bike routes, purchase maps, or simply charge your e-bike.  In the immediate vicinity of the Tourist Information Mühlhausen is the Historic City Hall, whose history goes back more than 700 years. The building complex has been expanded several times and therefore represents different architectural styles. On a visit, you can discover the impressive City Hall hall, the large council chamber, and the Imperial City archive with its extensive collection. Follow Ratsstraße towards the lower town, on the left you will reach Kornmarkt with the former monastery church "St. Crucis," now also called Kornmarkt Church. Today, the Kornmarkt Church houses the German Peasants' War memorial with an exhibition on the history of the Reformation. The romantic monastery garden, designed based on ideas by Albertus Magnus, adjoins the church and can be visited alongside the exhibition. Through Linsenstraße, a picturesque small shopping street with local shops, you reach Untermarkt. This significant square is dominated by the Divi Blasii Church, the main church of the lower town. From 1707-1708, Johann Sebastian Bach worked here, and the church houses the Schuke organ built according to his specifications. Numerous concerts and cultural events take place here. Embedded in the Untermarkt are “time bands” providing information on the most important historical events of Mühlhausen's city history. Continue via Kristanplatz to the Cultural History Museum, the main building of the Mühlhausen museums with exhibitions on city history, archaeology, and 20th-century Thuringian art. As a former high school, the building was erected at the end of the 19th century directly on the historic city wall.  After passing through Lindenbühl, follow the Unstrut-Werra bike path to the right and cross the street to the left into Spielbergstraße. Through Kettengasse and past Mittelmühle, turn right onto Obermühlenweg. On the left side, only 200 m further, starts Schwanenteichallee, which leads you directly to the Mühlhausen Swan Pond. The recreational area invites you to linger, offers play fun for children, and nature lovers also come to their own. The local outdoor pool provides a cooling off in the summer months. The Swan Pond can be completely circled by bike. Of course, if you continue straight ahead on the north side of the pond, you can make a small detour to the Popperöder spring, one of the most beautiful well houses in Germany. The route then leads back along the Schwanenteichallee to Obermühlenweg. Here, you cross Wanfrieder Straße (at the intersection) and follow Marcel-Verfaille-Allee to Johannisstraße with its stately villas. In an easterly direction, you then see the Outer Women's Gate, a 35-meter-high tower that belonged in the Middle Ages to the outer fortifications of the city. Behind it stretches the Blobach, on the opposite side of which are the Inner Women's Gate and the Raven Tower. They are part of the city wall of Mühlhausen, which is walkable here over a length of about 370 m. After the city gate, follow Herrenstraße to the right with its numerous historic half-timbered houses, leading you to the Marienkirche, the "landmark" of Mühlhausen. This five-aisled Gothic hall church is, after Erfurt Cathedral, the largest church with the highest church tower (about 87 m) in Thuringia. Since 1975, the secularized building has served as a museum and a memorial to Thomas Müntzer. A special exhibition area is dedicated to the life and work of the preacher Thomas Müntzer, who spread his ideas here. Particularly worth seeing is the elaborately designed south portal of the church. Via Ratsstraße, you return to the starting point of the route.

At the beginning of the 20th century, a narrow-gauge railway transported people and goods between Bad Langensalza and Kirchheilingen – later extending to the municipality of Haussömmern. The train initially shuttled only between Langensalza and Kirchheilingen; later the route extended to Haussömmern. On December 1, 1969, the entire route, over 27.5 km long, was permanently closed. This former railway embankment is part of the K² cycling route. It leads over gentle hills, through wide farmland, past neat and quaint villages. There are Kneipp facilities both in Bad Tennstedt and Tottleben. There are many opportunities to take a break and enjoy the view, and on good weather days, you can see all the way to the Thuringian Forest. If you have the time and desire, you can branch off from the route and visit other nearby places. A visit to Bad Tennstedt is well worth it. A historic town center, the idyllic spa park with sulfur footbaths and the Kneipp facility in the natural stream, the Bruchwiesen nature reserve, and last but not least, excellent gastronomy await you.

Attention: Please note that the path has considerable defects in some sections and is not continuously paved. The difficult sections are listed separately in the route description. Experience the natural beauty of Eichsfeld on the Südeichsfeld cycle path, which takes you from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Großtöpfer. The picturesque cycle route passes through an idyllic landscape characterized by gentle hills, green meadows, and charming half-timbered villages. Try regional specialties and learn about the culture and history of this fascinating region. Eichsfeld is characterized by a diverse flora and fauna. During your bike tour, you can admire the untouched nature and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the landscape. Due to some difficult sections, the Südeichsfeld cycle path is aimed at experienced and sporty cyclists with a terrain-capable bike.