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View of Vacha – Werrabrücke Vacha loop from Vacha

View of Vacha – Werrabrücke Vacha loop from Vacha

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View of Vacha – Werrabrücke Vacha loop from Vacha

01:35

23.6km

430m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 9.12 km for 184 m

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1.43 km

Bridge of Unity (Werrabrücke Vacha)

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The Werra Bridge Vacha, also known as the Bridge of Unity since 1990, is a 225-meter-long stone arch bridge from the Middle Ages that connects Vacha in Thuringia with Philippsthal …

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1.44 km

House on the Border

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This is the building of the former Hoßfeld printing works, where the "Rhönzeitung" was printed from 1893. For tax reasons, the property was expanded in 1924 with an extension beyond …

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1.45 km

View of Vacha

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Vacha is mentioned in history books as early as the beginning of the 12th century. In the middle of the 13th century, Vacha was fortified and surrounded by a city wall.

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9.95 km

View from the Celtic Cross on Öchsenberg

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Fantastic views from the Oechsenberg in the Werra and Ulstertal.

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18.9 km

Entrance to the Ulstertal Cycle Path

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The Ulster Valley Cycle Path, one of the railway lines in Hesse that has been developed into a cycle path. It is a special pleasure to follow it, first on …

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21.8 km

Memorial and border tower at the Bridge of Unity (Werra Bridge)

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The German-German history must not be forgotten. Therefore, it is important for the coming generations to receive testimonies from this time. In the tower, which is also used as an …

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21.9 km

Werrabrücke Vacha

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Historical old border with the GDR.

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22.1 km

Vacha-Philippsthal Bridge and Berlin Wall Memorial

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It's worth a stop! Information boards on both sides of the bridge tell the rich history of both towns. A detour to the historic town center is definitely worthwhile. I …

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23.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.31 km

5.32 km

5.26 km

3.81 km

2.30 km

587 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

3.06 km

1.59 km

1.22 km

477 m

300 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Friday 5 June

21°C

7°C

31 %

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View of Vacha – Werrabrücke Vacha loop from Vacha

Bridge of Unity (Werrabrücke Vacha)

House on the Border

View of Vacha

View from the Celtic Cross on Öchsenberg

Entrance to the Ulstertal Cycle Path

Memorial and border tower at the Bridge of Unity (Werra Bridge)

Werrabrücke Vacha

Vacha-Philippsthal Bridge and Berlin Wall Memorial

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