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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Kassel
Kaufungen

Niester Auen – Backhaus Kaufungen loop from Oberkaufungen

Moderate

4.8

(51)

164

riders

Niester Auen – Backhaus Kaufungen loop from Oberkaufungen

01:32

22.1km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 21, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Naturpark Münden

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Start point

Bus stop

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10.2 km

Niester Auen

Highlight • Natural

The floodplains along the Nieste consist of meadows, wetlands, and streams, embedded in the wooded surroundings of the Kaufunger Forest. They are a valuable habitat for numerous animal and plant species.

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13.8 km

This Heiligenrode is a district of Niestetal in the Kassel district.
This photo, however, was taken in (Nieder-)Kaufungen and shows the so-called "Gänserammel" (goose herd).

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14.9 km

View of Kassel

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17.6 km

Geese Fountain, Kaufungen

Highlight • Monument

Surrounded by half-timbered houses, small works of art at the goose fountain

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17.6 km

Beautifully designed place. Also worth seeing are the two historic bridges over the disused Mühlgraben and the Losse right next to it.

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17.8 km

Backhaus Kaufungen

Highlight • Structure

Kaufungen has a nice little bakery

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18.1 km

Historic village center in Kaufungen

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic center of Kaufungen is characterized by well-preserved half-timbered houses and narrow alleys that reflect the medieval townscape. The old town center with small squares and historic buildings provides a vivid impression of the long settlement history.

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19.1 km

Lake Steinert

Highlight • Lake

It is wonderful here at the Steinertsee! Well done parkland!

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22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

8.56 km

2.33 km

452 m

277 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

3.68 km

3.19 km

2.08 km

621 m

226 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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