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View of Vacha – Stork Tower Vacha loop from Merkers

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View of Vacha – Stork Tower Vacha loop from Merkers

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View of Vacha – Stork Tower Vacha loop from Merkers

01:23

22.9km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

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5.42 km

Werra Bridge Dorndorf

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Here you cross the Werra, one of the main source rivers of the Weser. It is almost 300 kilometers long and flows through Thuringia, Hesse and Lower Saxony. From this bridge you have a great view of the Werra and the idyllic surroundings.

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9.83 km

Werraradweg Between Oberzella and Weidenhain

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Well-paved cycle path without road noise.

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10.6 km

Bridge of Unity (Werrabrücke Vacha)

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The Werra Bridge Vacha, also known as the Bridge of Unity since 1990, is a 225-meter-long stone arch bridge from the Middle Ages that connects Vacha in Thuringia with Philippsthal in Hesse and spans the Werra. At the time of the division of Germany, the bridge was located directly on the inner-German border, which made it a symbol of the reunification of Germany after 1990.
The 225-meter-long bridge is made of natural stone masonry and has eleven arches in the foreland area and three arches over the Werra. The clear widths are around 5 m in the foreland area and a maximum of 9.6 m in the river area, with pillar axis distances of no more than 14 m. The width between the parapets is 5.5 m.
Source: Wikipedia

At the beginning of the 20th century, the structure was part of Reichsstrasse 84. In the spring of 1945, during the Second World War, two arches were blown up and rebuilt in 1950/1951 with reinforced concrete and a sandstone wall cladding.
Today the structure is used as a footbridge and cycle path.
Since 2003, the ecumenical pilgrimage route Görlitz-Vacha has led over the Werra bridge. This is where the Rhönklub-Jakobsweg through the Rhön towards Fulda connects.
Source: ihrueberflieger.de

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Bridge of Unity and House on the Border (Hoßfeld House)

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Building of the former Hoßfeld printing works. The property was expanded in 1924 with an extension beyond the Hessian state border to Thuringia, so the border went right through the building. The front door was also moved to the east. In order to forestall the Soviets' access during the division of Germany after 1945, the Hossfelds decided to separate the eastern part of the building. On New Year's Eve 1951/52 they cleared the eastern part, bricked up the connecting door and moved their front door to the west. Thus they were subordinate to the American troops. Only in 1976 was there a border regulation and the Hossfelds were allowed to use their annex again.

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10.6 km

View of Vacha

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Vacha is mentioned in history books as early as the beginning of the 12th century. In the middle of the 13th century, Vacha was fortified and surrounded by a city wall.

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11.3 km

Stork Tower Vacha

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It is one of the three surviving round towers of the former city fortifications.

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11.6 km

Vacha Town Center and Werra Bridge

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At Vacha was the middle of the Werra, the inner German border and the border of Thuringia and Hesse

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12.0 km

Vacha-Philippsthal Bridge and Berlin Wall Memorial

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It's worth a stop! Information boards on both sides of the bridge tell the rich history of both towns. A detour to the historic town center is definitely worthwhile. I especially recommend a visit to the small castle and a climb to the tower (€1). From there, you'll enjoy a fantastic view of the surrounding area and the bridge.

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22.9 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

7.80 km

4.69 km

215 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

2.68 km

378 m

215 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

25°C

14°C

38 %

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View of Vacha – Stork Tower Vacha loop from Merkers

Werra Bridge Dorndorf

Werraradweg Between Oberzella and Weidenhain

Bridge of Unity (Werrabrücke Vacha)

Bridge of Unity and House on the Border (Hoßfeld House)

View of Vacha

Stork Tower Vacha

Vacha Town Center and Werra Bridge

Vacha-Philippsthal Bridge and Berlin Wall Memorial

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