Alheim is a municipality in the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district of northeastern Hesse, Germany. The region is characterized by a diverse landscape, featuring the Fulda River valley and extending into the Knüllgebirge and Stölzinger Gebirge mountain ranges. This varied terrain, including the 549-meter-high Alheimer mountain, provides a suitable environment for several outdoor activities like touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and more.
Alheim offers a wide range of outdoor activities with more than 200 routes available for…
138
Routes
4.6
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Average rating
7754
People visited

4.7
(313)
1,246
riders
50.9km
02:58
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(70)
384
riders
26.0km
01:28
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(266)
1,009
riders
120km
07:02
670m
670m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(63)
351
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(40)
201
riders
56.1km
04:49
1,030m
1,030m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.4
(18)
66
riders
20.8km
01:10
40m
40m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
19
riders
16.4km
01:25
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
(3)
16
riders
42.7km
02:56
550m
550m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.2
(13)
151
riders
51.0km
02:08
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(5)
158
riders
61.2km
02:25
250m
250m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.9
(15)
118
riders
41.6km
01:50
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
(11)
106
riders
37.7km
01:33
240m
240m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.0
(9)
76
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.0
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59
runners
11.2km
01:09
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

55
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

40
runners
8.84km
00:55
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(9)
40
hikers
18.6km
05:12
360m
360m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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22
hikers
12.6km
03:25
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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23
hikers
11.6km
03:30
370m
370m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(5)
20
hikers
7.28km
02:03
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
riders
25.0km
01:55
490m
490m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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5
riders
37.8km
02:32
550m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
9
riders
26.3km
01:46
450m
450m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
18.7km
01:14
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Alheim offers a range of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes from the Fulda River valley to the Knüllgebirge and Stölzinger Gebirge mountain ranges. Over 299 routes are available, with an average rating of 4.61 stars from more than 83,000 visitors.
Alheim is well-suited for touring cycling, with the Fulda Cycle Path running through the area. This path offers picturesque routes, often passing by cultural landmarks like the historic Haydau Monastery. Komoot provides a dedicated guide for Cycling around Alheim, detailing 55 touring bicycle routes.
Alheim features numerous trails for hiking, ranging from riverside paths to more challenging mountain ascents in the Knüllgebirge and Stölzinger Gebirge. Popular destinations include the Alheimer-Turm on the 549-meter-high Alheimer mountain and the Lochbachklamm Gorge. There are 115 hiking routes available, with a guide for Hiking around Alheim.
Alheim offers options suitable for families, particularly with its riverside paths along the Fulda River. For hiking, a specific guide for Family-friendly hikes around Alheim is available. These routes typically feature gentler terrain and shorter distances.
Key highlights in Alheim include the Alheimer-Turm (tower) on the 549-meter-high Alheimer mountain, offering panoramic views. The historic Haydau Monastery, considered the best-preserved Cistercian monastery in Hesse, is located directly on the Fulda Cycle Path. The Lochbachklamm Gorge also provides a pleasant walking experience.
Alheim offers mountain biking opportunities, particularly in the varied terrain of the Knüllgebirge and Stölzinger Gebirge mountain ranges. There are 57 mountain biking routes available in the region. A guide for MTB Trails around Alheim provides detailed information on these routes.
Alheim is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 83,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region's 299 routes have received over 23,000 ratings, averaging 4.61 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, Alheim provides options for traffic-free cycling, particularly along the Fulda Cycle Path. Komoot offers dedicated guides for Traffic-free bike rides around Alheim for touring cyclists and Traffic-free bike rides around Alheim for road cyclists.
Komoot offers several guides for Alheim, covering various sports and interests. These include guides for Cycling, Road Cycling, Hiking, Family-friendly hikes, Running, MTB Trails, and Hikes from bus stations. These guides provide curated route suggestions and practical information.
Alheim offers hiking routes accessible via public transport. Komoot provides a specific guide titled Hikes from bus stations around Alheim. This resource helps users find trails that can be reached conveniently without a car.
The official website for the municipality of Alheim is www.alheim.de. This website provides general information about the region, local services, and potentially further details on attractions or events.

