Gelstertal Viaduct Uengsterode – Gelster Cycle Path loop from Heubruchwiesen bei Eschenstruth

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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Gelstertal Viaduct Uengsterode – Gelster Cycle Path loop from Heubruchwiesen bei Eschenstruth

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Gelstertal Viaduct Uengsterode – Gelster Cycle Path loop from Heubruchwiesen bei Eschenstruth

03:55

64.4km

560m

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 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.0 km

View of Hoher Meißner

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From here, you really have a fantastic view of the surrounding area and the Hoher Meißner, but not of ALL of Northern Hesse! The name doesn't quite fit 🤦‍♂️😬😅. Still, it's worth a detour 😉!

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19.4 km

Gelstertal Viaduct Uengsterode

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A viaduct is a bridge whose supporting structure consists of several arches. Such an 80m long structure is located in the north of Uengsterode.

The sandstone arch viaduct was built …

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23.0 km

Gelster Cycle Path in Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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great for long rides

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27.5 km

Gelster Cycle Path

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Cycle path on a former railway line, smooth and level

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31.1 km

Werra Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge at Unterrieden

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Finally passable! The construction of the new pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the Werra near Unterrieden had been delayed several times. The old crossing was already closed in 2018. The …

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31.7 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 …

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33.6 km

Witzenhausen Town Hall

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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.

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48.8 km

View of Hoher Meißner Transmitter Towers

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Sometimes a look up to the mountain is enough

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64.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

15.7 km

15.2 km

8.84 km

273 m

Surfaces

60.6 km

2.28 km

1.30 km

288 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

14°C

6°C

95 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

May 23, 2026,🍒 Von der Kirschen- in die Lossestadt 〰️ und zurück 🖐️ 🚴🏼‍♂️ 🚵🏼

It was a bit too warm for us to continue to Kassel. 😎

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August 29, 2024,Schnell hinne, schnell heime: Zum Eisessen bei Heiko Frankenstein 😃 in Hessisch Lichtenau 🍦☕

🖐️ Given the heat that came on quicker than expected 🥵, just under 50km there and back was enough for us and we decided not to continue from HeLi to Kassel and return via HMÜ. Next time. 😎🚴🖐️🚴

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