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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Helsa

The Cascades (Hirschhagen) – Hessisch Lichtenau Town Center loop from Helsa

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Kassel

Helsa

The Cascades (Hirschhagen) – Hessisch Lichtenau Town Center loop from Helsa

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The Cascades (Hirschhagen) – Hessisch Lichtenau Town Center loop from Helsa

01:23

22.9km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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After 20.2 km for 104 m

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3.42 km

The Cascades (Hirschhagen)

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The cascades are part of the sewage system of the Hirschhagen explosives factory, which began producing TNT in 1938. Initially, the toxic wastewater was channeled into the Losse, but this …

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11.2 km

Hessisch Lichtenau Town Center

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This small town forms the gateway to the Fairytale Street and has an equally fairytale atmosphere with its many half-timbered houses.

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11.2 km

Half-timbered house in Hessisch Lichtenau

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This beautiful half-timbered house is located in the city center of Hess.Lichtenau

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Old town hall Hessisch Lichtenau

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The beautiful town hall is in He-Li and not in Eschwege.

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Hessisch Lichtenau Market Square

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Some well-preserved half-timbered houses give the city center a lot of charm. The highlight is the market square with its half-timbered town hall. For a little break, you will find …

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11.3 km

Historic Old Town of Hessisch Lichtenau

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"Heli" enchants both residents and visitors with its historic old town with many striking half-timbered houses, small alleys, parks and gardens as well as dreamy backyards. The town of “Zur …

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22.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.64 km

5.64 km

4.38 km

4.01 km

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

3.70 km

2.05 km

540 m

246 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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The Cascades (Hirschhagen) – Hessisch Lichtenau Town Center loop from Helsa

The Cascades (Hirschhagen)

Hessisch Lichtenau Town Center

Half-timbered house in Hessisch Lichtenau

Old town hall Hessisch Lichtenau

Hessisch Lichtenau Market Square

Historic Old Town of Hessisch Lichtenau

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