Fuldatal Bridge Morschen – Bartenwetzer Bridge (Melsungen) loop from Altmorschen
Fuldatal Bridge Morschen – Bartenwetzer Bridge (Melsungen) loop from Altmorschen
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Fuldatal Bridge Morschen – Bartenwetzer Bridge (Melsungen) loop from Altmorschen
01:57
33.4km
220m
Mountain biking
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 24, 2026
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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 0 m for 213 m
After 15.9 km for 195 m
After 17.4 km for 116 m
After 33.2 km for 213 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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2.62 km
Fuldatal Bridge Morschen
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5.40 km
Hand‑pulled cable ferry across the Fulda River
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12.4 km
Malsfeld Nature Reserve
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17.0 km
Eulenturm, Melsungen
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While it also served as a prison in the 17th century, the town servant later lived in an apartment in the upper half of the tower. A few years ago, the Eulenturm was completely renovated. Another part of the old fortifications has been preserved in the castle garden.
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17.5 km
Bartenwetzer Bridge (Melsungen)
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This gave the Melsunger their nickname "The Bartenwetzer".
At this point, first documented in 1395 a bridge construction, which was probably built in the 13th century. The building was probably already made of stone and was destroyed by the winter flood in 1552.
Until the construction of a wooden bridge in 1564, they made use of a ferry service over the Fulda
The Bartenwetzerbrücke is built from 1595 to 1596 as a stone crossing of the Fulda. Due to the short construction period, it can be assumed that the bridge was built on the foundations and remains of the previous bridge.
In 1643, the bridge was so damaged during the winter flood that a rift formed, which had to be secured with the iron brackets that can still be seen today. 1655 it came to a similar damage.
In 1945, two arches of the Bartenwetz bridge were blown up during the Second World War.
After the war, the bridge was initially rebuilt provisionally, until 1956, the blasted arches were rebuilt in ready-mixed concrete.
In 1966, on the side facing the Fulda weir, a temporary pedestrian walkway was added to increase the traffic area on the bridge. The bridge was replaced in 1973 by precast concrete parts.
With completion of the Melsung Castle Bridge in 1983, the Bartenwetzerbrücke has lost its traffic function for traffic. It was therefore extensively renovated in 1986 and 1987 and restored to its original appearance. Since then, it is only used by pedestrians.
The bridge is about 115 meters long and has a width of 6.90 meters.
It consists of six arches, with a width of 8.95 meters, 12.46 meters, 14.73 meters, 16.26 meters, 16.52 meters and 16.80 meters from the Fulda weir seen.
On the side facing the weir, the piers of the pier have triangular pointed ice deflectors, while downstream the piers are provided with round arches.
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20.2 km
Scenic Cycle Path in Regierungsbezirk Kassel
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23.1 km
Kanonenbahn Bridge near Malsfeld
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25.0 km
In der Aue bei Malsfeld
Nature Reserve
31.8 km
Rest Area by the Tennis Courts
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33.4 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.8 km
10.5 km
6.48 km
4.14 km
319 m
122 m
Surfaces
29.8 km
1.77 km
1.76 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (220 m)
Lowest point (170 m)
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Monday 29 June
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