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

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

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

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49.9km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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13.7 km

Gedern Castle

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The baroque palace in Gedern stands in a large, idyllic park. The castle itself has a hotel, restaurant and café, which are great for a small or large break. In …

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20.8 km

Stausee Hirzenhain

Lake

24.5 km

Covered rest area - great view of Lißberg Castle

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Covered place for all who pass by.

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24.8 km

Vulkan Spring Kneipp Pool

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nice place for a break

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24.8 km

Water treading facility and view of Lißberg Castle

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If you're pedaling hard or your feet are burning in your hiking boots, a short break in the Wassertretbecken (water-treading pool) in Lißberg is worthwhile. The facility is the result …

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View of Lißberg Castle

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The castle was probably built in the 12th century by the "Lords of Liebesberg", who were first mentioned in documents in 1222. The castle is located on a hill that …

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31.8 km

Vulkanradweg near Merkenfritz

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Great cycle path, very easy to ride.

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46.4 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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47.7 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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49.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.2 km

5.64 km

3.21 km

1.50 km

293 m

Surfaces

49.0 km

308 m

307 m

198 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

May 26, 2022,Rad56_Vulkanradweg-Ortenberg-Hartmannshain

Great route with a great route. On the way back, just spool!

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June 25, 2023,Fahrradtour 25.06.2023 (76 Km) vom Hoherrodskopf nach Stockheim.

It started so well with the tour. Via Vulkanexpress to the Hoherrodskopf, then via Herchenhain and Hirzenhain on the Vulkanradweg to Stockheim. A great route with no significant climbs. Pure nature.
Then in Stockheim the disillusionment. No trains to Giessen. Apparently a signal box malfunction. But in reality there is a shortage of staff. No one there who can rattle …

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