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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Frielendorf

Old railway line – Ziegenhain Glider Airfield loop from Welcherod

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Frielendorf

Old railway line – Ziegenhain Glider Airfield loop from Welcherod

Easy

4.5

(32)

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Old railway line – Ziegenhain Glider Airfield loop from Welcherod

01:44

28.7km

270m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.2 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.76 km

Old railway line

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From the cycle path you can see the old railway line

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12.5 km

Pollarded Willows in Ziegenhain

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These pollard willows have been heavily pruned and the pruning has led to some protests

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13.9 km

Schwalmstadt Bike Station – German Unity Cycle Route

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Everything for small repairs is available at the station. Great thing.

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13.9 km

Beer Garden Bahnhof Ziegenhain Süd

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14.6 km

Ziegenhain Glider Airfield

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In terms of area, it is one of the largest airfields in Hesse and is approved for gliders, motor gliders, ultralight aircraft and a few motorized aircraft. Four different launch …

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16.0 km

Moat of Ziegenhain Water Fortress

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The moat is the remains of the Ziegenhain water fortress and dates from the first half of the 16th century.

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18.2 km

Helipad at Asklepios Klinikum

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28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.94 km

7.91 km

6.05 km

5.54 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

18.7 km

6.75 km

1.50 km

1.05 km

568 m

187 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

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Sunday 7 June

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26 %

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