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Lauterbach Old Town – Wartenberg Castle Ruins loop from Schalksbachteiche

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Lauterbach Old Town – Wartenberg Castle Ruins loop from Schalksbachteiche

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Lauterbach Old Town – Wartenberg Castle Ruins loop from Schalksbachteiche

03:12

52.9km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.3 km for 152 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.25 km

Vulkan Cycle Path at Eisenbach Castle

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Like the entire cycle path, this section is well developed. A normal trekking bike is sufficient.

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8.51 km

The Lauter River in Lauterbach

Highlight • River

The Lauter is the 27.9 kilometers long, left source river of the Schlitz. It flows through Lauterbach and gave the city its name. In Bad Salzschlirf it flows together with the Altefeld and this is how the Schlitz is created, which in turn flows into the Fulda behind the town of Schlitz.

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8.59 km

Lauterbach Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

A very nice old town with well-preserved half-timbered houses.

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13.8 km

View of Wartenberg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The ruin is cared for by an association in an exemplary manner.

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14.4 km

Wartenberg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The castle ruins are always worth a visit. From the keep you have an absolutely fantastic panoramic view.

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27.3 km

Historic Old Town of Schlitz

Highlight • Historical Site

The town has four castles. The centre of the town is the market square with the St. George's fountain. The town is a medieval jewel. Be sure to go up to the rear tower. There is an elevator. From there you have a beautiful view of the town and the Schlitzer Land. Unfortunately, the restaurants are not tourist-friendly. The few restaurants only open from 5 p.m.

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33.8 km

Schlitz River along the railway cycle path

Highlight • River

Like the entire cycle path, this section is well developed. A normal trekking bike is sufficient.

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49.6 km

View of Eisenbach Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Unfortunately, a bit away from the bike path, in the castle courtyard, is the castle coffee. We recommend. Regarding the Corona opening times, please check the Internet.

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52.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.2 km

9.65 km

3.90 km

2.11 km

1.09 km

662 m

417 m

Surfaces

50.6 km

1.64 km

783 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

26°C

12°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

June 1, 2023,Vulkanradweg zwischen Schlitz und Herbstein Do1.6.2023

A magnificent section of the Vulkanradweg in the Vogelsberg mountains. It offers a nice change between fringing bush hedges and open countryside with great views. And again a treat for ears and soul thanks to the loud singing of countless little feather friends! Dear goodness, how such magnificent euphonies can arise in these little throats!

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June 10, 2025,Abschlusstour 🚴🏻 Radurlaub Vogelsbergkreis - Wo sich Schlitz und Fulda küssen

That was the final tour of this year's cycling holiday in Hesse. Tomorrow we head back home, where we'll revise all the tours.

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July 31, 2023,Vulkanradweg Etappe 3- von Schlitz über Lauterbach nach Herbstein 🚲🚲☁️🌧️☔️

Before the holiday is over: Today the 3rd stage of the Vulkanradweg started - with continuous drizzle and lots of wind! From Schlitz to Bad Salzschlirf, then via Angersbach to Lauterbach (I love this little town - I'm always happy when I'm there), then to Herbstein and then back to Schlitz...
My recommendation: Eisenbach Castle! Definitely have a look - …

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May 9, 2024,Über den Vulkanradweg durch den Vogelsberg

This time Kommot is crazy. The tour took around 10 hours including breaks and of course we didn't cycle at 38 km/h. That much is clear.
The Vogelsberg is a low mountain range in eastern Hesse and forms the largest contiguous area of extinct volcanoes in Europe. First on the Hessian long-distance cycle route F 7, the volcano cycle path …

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September 20, 2024,Vulkanradweg 3.Etappe von Lauterbach nach Schlitz

So today is the 3rd stage on the volcano cycle path from Lauterbach to Schlitz.
We explored the beautiful old town in Schlitz and then went to the back tower. The tower guide "Udo" was waiting for us here and we were given a little history of the castle town of Schlitz, then we went up the tower at a …

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August 9, 2023,Von Lauterbach nach Schlitz und zurück

Another section on the Vulkanradweg. The next step is to close the gap between Lauterbach and Hartmannshain. Then I want to cycle at least to Glauburg.

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June 13, 2023,Regeneration

Brought the car to be repaired and made a short tour to Bad Salzschlirf and Schlitz, each with an extensive tour, to bridge the gap. After yesterday's strenuous tour you can do that.

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Lauterbach Old Town – Wartenberg Castle Ruins loop from Schalksbachteiche

Vulkan Cycle Path at Eisenbach Castle

The Lauter River in Lauterbach

Lauterbach Old Town

View of Wartenberg Castle Ruins

Wartenberg Castle Ruins

Historic Old Town of Schlitz

Schlitz River along the railway cycle path

View of Eisenbach Castle

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