Solztal Cycle Path – Friedewald Water Castle loop from Bad Hersfeld

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Solztal Cycle Path – Friedewald Water Castle loop from Bad Hersfeld

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Solztal Cycle Path – Friedewald Water Castle loop from Bad Hersfeld

03:15

52.4km

450m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3 m for 12 m

After 52.5 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.23 km

BahnRadweg Hessen (Hersfelder Kreisbahn Section)

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Well-developed cycle path, sufficiently wide, with a gentle gradient.

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6.28 km

Hersfelder Kreisbahn Cycle Path in Solztal

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Easy to drive bike path through the Solztal on the former district railway line.

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8.26 km

Solztal Cycle Path

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An idyllic bike path between Bad Hersfeld and Schenklengsfeld.

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9.61 km

Friedewald–Bad Hersfeld Cycle Path

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Great to drive both up and down.

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13.8 km

Friedewald Water Castle

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The moated castle of Friedewald was built in the 13th century at this strategic point, because medieval military and long-distance trade routes met here. After it was destroyed in the …

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18.0 km

Nadelöhr Historical Site

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So hidden and so interesting. I can only recommend packing this into the tour.

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37.6 km

Fuldawiesen near Meckbach

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Buffalo meadow 😃

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45.0 km

View of the Fulda River and its banks

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At Friedlos you cross the Fulda and can enjoy the wide view over the river, the green banks as well as the meadows and fields.

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52.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

15.0 km

12.2 km

4.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.5 km

7.60 km

740 m

532 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

10°C

6°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

September 26, 2021,Fahrradtour zum Wahltag.

Autumn Sunday round via Friedewald, Hönebach, Bad Hersfeld and back. In Weiterode I had a nice lady explain the renovated water treading basin and the surrounding area to me. A really nice corner.

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October 13, 2023,Zum Breitenbacher See

Head to the lake again and capture the fall season before it gets cooler next week.

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September 8, 2024,Bosserode-Breitenbachersee-Hersfeld-Biergarten weiße Dame-Friedewald nach Hause

A very nice round☺️ for Sunday. There was a lot going on along the way, and there was a lot going on at the Weiße Dame beer garden. I can only recommend it.

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