Gelstertal Railway Viaduct – Werra Cycle Route loop from Hubenrode

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Witzenhausen

Gelstertal Railway Viaduct – Werra Cycle Route loop from Hubenrode

Hard

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Gelstertal Railway Viaduct – Werra Cycle Route loop from Hubenrode

02:18

31.3km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.5 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.28 km

Cherry Cycle Path (Kirschenradweg)

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet farm track. Recommended if you want to avoid the Ermschwerd-Witzenhausen-Klein Almerode country roads and take a shortcut.

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8.26 km

Blooming Fields Near Witzenhausen

Highlight • Natural

Orchids as far as the eye can see

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9.86 km

Cherry Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The 22 km long cherry cycle path leads around Witzenhausen through Ellingerode, Roßbach and Dohrenbach. On mostly paved bike paths and farm roads, but also on dirt roads and public roads, you will pass cultivated plantations, old trees and meadow orchards. The route is a feast for the eyes, especially during the bright white cherry blossom season. Of course, e-bikers have an advantage on the uphill stretches.

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19.1 km

Gelstertal Railway Viaduct

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The Gelstertalbahn was a 25 km long railway line between Velmeden and Eichenberg. It was opened in 1915. After the cessation of passenger traffic in 1973, freight traffic was continued on a last short section until 2001. The four-arch viaduct (flood bridge) is about 100 m long.

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21.6 km

Witzenhausen Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

From the bike path directly on the Werra can be reached very quickly in the beautiful old town. On the local market place, you can enjoy the bustle during a break.

Very beautiful historic town hall directly on the market square.
Used as a public authority house.

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21.7 km

Best preserved Gothic half-timbered building in Hesse, Witzenhausen

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sommermann House, named after one of the last owners, is one of the most important half-timbered buildings in the town of Witzenhausen and enjoys even supra-regional importance due to its almost original structure. The building dates back to 1511 and is considered the best-preserved Gothic half-timbered building in Hesse. The most striking feature is the original round bay window. Extensive renovations were carried out in 1986-88. Today, the city library is housed in the representative house. fachwerk.de/media/witzenhausen-sommermannsche-haus.33712

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22.4 km

Werra Cycle Route

Highlight • Cycleway

We have been going on cycling holidays for many years and think the Werra cycle path is one of the most beautiful cycle paths.

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23.4 km

Cherry Orchards in Witzenhausen

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A great place for a long break: Today the children's father even had grilled bratwurst.

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31.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

6.80 km

6.21 km

1.87 km

100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

6.35 km

5.21 km

3.11 km

538 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

23°C

6°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

April 13, 2025,Witzenhausen – Kirschradwegrunde🍒

The approximately 22 km long Cherry Trail around Witzenhausen leads past countless cultivated cherry trees, as well as some old cherry trees. It's always particularly charming during cherry blossom season.

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April 13, 2024,Kirschradweg

Instead of walking, today we went through the beautiful cherry blossoms by e-bike. The mostly asphalted path leads past old cherry trees and cultivated plantations. In addition to the cherry blossoms, the tour offers beautiful views and lots of nature.

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April 17, 2022,Kirschradweg 🍒🚲 Witzenhausen bei beginnender Kirschblüte

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July 30, 2026,🖐️ Durch die Witzenhäuser Gemarkung 🚴🏻 🚴🏻‍♂️

🖐️ At 7 in the morning, the world is still in order. At least here. One hopes. Superficially? 🤔

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April 8, 2026,🖐️ Ohne festen Plan in die Witzenhäuser Gemarkung 🚵 🚵🏾‍♀️

Even though it's a ride into the early cherry blossoms, the cover photo is a magnolia. 😂 Also note the ticker below. 🖐️

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April 27, 2024,🌸 Frühlingstour Witzenhausen 2024

We were actually a bit late for the cherry blossom this year, but the area around Witzenhausen is simply magical in spring!
For us, it's always a "fantastic must-see" 🥰

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June 24, 2025,Gemächlich, immer der Nase lang 😉🍒

"The journey was the destination" 😉. Great cycling weather, stunning scenery, and plenty of old cherry trees that we had to stop at every now and then. But we also had time. 🖐️🍒🚴🏾‍♀️🚴🏽🍒.

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