Sky Disc Cycle Path

Short Description

The Himmelsscheibenradweg connects the archaeologically important sites.

Description

The cycle path is about 73 km long. It connects the site where the Nebra Sky Disk was found with the sky disk itself. It is exhibited at the State Museum of Prehistory in Halle (Saale), and was found on the Mittelberg in the Ziegelrodaer Forst forest.
Three kilometers away from the site is the Arche Nebra Visitor Center. In addition to these archaeological sites, the cycle path leads through scenic landscapes, such as the Mansfelder Seen wine route, passing by the Süßer See and through the extensive Ziegelrodaer Forst forest.

Route:
Wangen (Unstrut cycle path) – Arche Nebra – Mittelberg – Hermannseck – Leimbach – Querfurt – Obhausen – Kuckenburg – Esperstedt – Schraplaus – Stedten – Röblingen am See – Aseleben – Rollsdorf – Langenbogen – Zappendorf – Bankendorf – Lieskau – Halle (Saale)

Attention: Due to construction work in Schraplau, there is a signposted detour between Esperstedt and Stedten.
 
Extended tour description:
Since the construction of the cycle path on the L 172, the cycling route between Leimbach and the Ziegelroder Forst no longer goes through the Drift, but along the L 172. In good weather, however, the path through the Drift is the better recommendation.
The Himmelsscheibenradweg is not yet fully developed.

Between Röblingen and Aseleben, the cycling route goes via the L 176. Avoiding this is possible via the Amsdorf - Wansleben route.

In the Ziegelrodaer Forst (Hermannseck - Kleinwangen), the route is led on forest paths: Be sure to pay attention to the known forest-specific hazards!

Between Langenbogen and Rollsdorf, there is an unpaved field path, between Zappendorf and Langenbogen, as well as Querfurt and Leimbach, partially unpaved field path.
Between Röblingen am See and Halle, there is a good train connection, so you can also shorten your journey here.
The Himmelsscheibenradweg forms a connection between the Unstrut cycle path and the Saale - Harz cycle path.

Route Description

Since the construction of the cycle path on the L 172, the cycling route between Leimbach and the Ziegelroder Forst no longer goes through the Drift, but along the L 172. In good weather, however, the path through the Drift is a better recommendation.

More Information

The Himmelsscheibenradweg forms a connection between the Unstrut cycle path and the Saale - Harz cycle path.

Travel Information

There is a good train connection between Röblingen am See and Halle, so you can also shorten your journey here.

Safety Information

The Himmelsscheibenradweg is not yet fully developed.

Between Röblingen and Aseleben, the cycling route goes via the State Road 176. Avoiding this is possible via the Amsdorf - Wansleben route.

In the Ziegelrodaer Forst (Hermannseck - Kleinwangen), the route is led on forest paths: Be sure to pay attention to the known forest-specific hazards!

Between Langenbogen and Rollsdorf, there is an unpaved field path, between Zappendorf and Langenbogen, as well as Querfurt and Leimbach, partially unpaved field path.

Equipment

Profile: Elevation difference 1,005 m, low-traffic roads, medium difficulty