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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Philippsthal

Werra Bridge, Bad Salzungen – Werra Cycle Route loop from Philippsthal (Werra)

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Philippsthal

Werra Bridge, Bad Salzungen – Werra Cycle Route loop from Philippsthal (Werra)

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Werra Bridge, Bad Salzungen – Werra Cycle Route loop from Philippsthal (Werra)

03:28

55.1km

410m

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: April 25, 2026

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5.91 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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2

17.6 km

Stunning view

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Sit down for a moment on the bench that stands here and enjoy the magnificent view of the incredibly wide landscape.

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19.0 km

Krayenburg

Castle

4

20.4 km

The Krayenburg is geographically located in the Vorderrhön region, but not in the Thuringian Forest.

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5

28.6 km

Werra Bridge, Bad Salzungen

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Here you can even see the trout from the bridge.

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6

34.7 km

Tiefenort Weir

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beautiful weir in Tiefenort

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7

37.0 km

Werra Cycle Route

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Beautiful, new, paved bike path between Tiefenort and Merkers. Runs along the Werra below the Krayenberg.

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8

37.6 km

Wild Werra River

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Meanwhile, the cycle path is tarred; the tree stump in the river still remains

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9

49.1 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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50.9 km

Schloss Philippsthal

Castle

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55.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

16.4 km

5.66 km

3.51 km

1.69 km

896 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.3 km

8.21 km

1.04 km

966 m

684 m

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