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Germany
Hesse
Wetteraukreis
Hirzenhain

The bridge in the forest – Vulkanradweg Stone Bridge loop from Merkenfritz

Routes
Germany
Hesse
Wetteraukreis
Hirzenhain

The bridge in the forest – Vulkanradweg Stone Bridge loop from Merkenfritz

Hard

5.0

(3)

2

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The bridge in the forest – Vulkanradweg Stone Bridge loop from Merkenfritz

02:08

35.4km

530m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: April 4, 2026

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After 28.9 km for 1.33 km

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.12 km

View of Gedern

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View from the field towards Gedern.

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2

11.4 km

The bridge in the forest

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The bridge is near the Sehmenbach spring and is a nice photo opportunity. It is always a bit cooler here than on the rest of the way.

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3

11.6 km

Seemenbach Spring

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right on the way. Watch out, you'll pass by quickly

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4

12.6 km

Vulkanradweg Stone Bridge

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You just have to drive it the Vulkan bike path! 🌋
The volcanic cycle path runs on fine asphalt from Altenstadt-Höchst in the south to Schlitz in the north of …

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5

14.7 km

The gateway to the Vogelsberg is an inn located at the highest point of the volcanic cycle path. After the climb, a break here is really good.

In summer you …

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6

14.9 km

Once here, you have reached the highest point of the Vulkanradwegs. That means: No matter from which direction you come, from now on it is only downhill. To celebrate the …

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7

17.3 km

In nice and clear weather you can see the Frankfurt skyline here.

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8

21.3 km

Alte Burg Geotope

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Striking rock cliffs made of volcanic basalt rock, some of which are covered with moss 👍
There is also a good resting place here ... table and benches available!
geopark-vogelsberg.de/vulkanwissen/was-ist-ein-geotop/listenuebersicht/geotop-alte-burg.html

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35.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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16.7 km

9.43 km

4.78 km

3.86 km

471 m

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

7.36 km

2.86 km

2.02 km

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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