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Solztal Cycle Path – Friedewald Water Castle loop from Ausbach

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Hohenroda

Solztal Cycle Path – Friedewald Water Castle loop from Ausbach

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4.6

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Solztal Cycle Path – Friedewald Water Castle loop from Ausbach

03:09

51.8km

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: June 24, 2026

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Biosphärenreservat Rhön

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1.61 km

View of the Kali Spoil Heap from Ansbacher Höhe

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14.4 km

Solztal Cycle Path

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A very nice bike path. It is an old ice rink route. This runs from Bad Hersfeld to Schenklengsfeld. There are always opportunities to rest. One or the other beer garden is on the Solztalradweg.

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16.6 km

Solztal Cycle Path

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An idyllic bike path between Bad Hersfeld and Schenklengsfeld.

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18.6 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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27.2 km

S-shaped Bridge over the Fulda (Bad Hersfeld)

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This S-shaped, one-sided cable-stayed bridge was designed by the engineering firm "schlaich bergermann partner", which is known worldwide for its bridges, and was opened in 2021. The bridge creates a …

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31.8 km

BahnRadweg Hessen (Hersfelder Kreisbahn Section)

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

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39.2 km

Friedewald–Bad Hersfeld Cycle Path

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Great cycle path with a gradient towards Bad Hersfeld

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43.3 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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51.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

12.3 km

6.53 km

5.70 km

Surfaces

40.5 km

10.4 km

777 m

177 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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Comments

August 11, 2025,Bad Hersfeld - Solztalradweg und Kalihalden

Today's our last tour from Bad Hersfeld. After just under 4 km, Bad Hersfeld is behind you, and along forest and woodland paths, you reach the start of the Solztal Cycle Path. Another former railway line, it runs for 28 km from Bad Hersfeld to Philippstal. Shortly after Schenklengsfeld, you can see the Soisberg mountain and its tower. Tip: The …

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August 13, 2022,Fahrradtour

Very nice route with a great view of the Kuppenrhön. In the distance, with good visibility, you can see the Wasserkuppe.

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June 18, 2025,Auf dem Solztalradweg 🚴 😎nach Bad Hersfeld

The Solztal cycle path was well attended again today 🚴🚴🚴🚴

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May 30, 2025,Fahrradtour nach Bad Hersfeld

In the afternoon we cycled to Bad Hersfeld...did a few errands...ate some delicious ice cream 🍨 and on the way home we had a tasty bratwurst 🌭 in the beer garden "Zur weisen Dame".

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Solztal Cycle Path

Solztal Cycle Path

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