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Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Melsungen

Bartenwetzer Bridge (Melsungen) – Wagenfurth Half‑Timbered Chapel loop from Melsungen-Bartenwetzerbrücke

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Melsungen

Bartenwetzer Bridge (Melsungen) – Wagenfurth Half‑Timbered Chapel loop from Melsungen-Bartenwetzerbrücke

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Bartenwetzer Bridge (Melsungen) – Wagenfurth Half‑Timbered Chapel loop from Melsungen-Bartenwetzerbrücke

01:26

33.0km

250m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Bartenwetzer Bridge (Melsungen)

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The bridge takes its name from the woodcutters who moved into the city forest. They whipped their axes (whiskers) at the sandstones of the bridge to sharpen them.
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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7.04 km

Bike Barn Lobenhausen

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The best rest stop we have ever seen on our bike tours! With a view of the Fulda, wooden loungers, a guest book in which we of course signed our names. And directly across the street is a barn where you can buy drinks and even ice cream. And there is also a well-stocked workshop for all kinds of bike repairs. Simply great!!!

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9.02 km

Fulda River Crossing

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Always against a great view of the river

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9.43 km

Wagenfurth Half‑Timbered Chapel

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There is a beautiful, Gothic half-timbered chapel in Wagenfurth. It is open during the day.

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12.7 km

Cycle path bridge Hassenfernerstraße

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Once the bridge is released again, you can add another mountain stage on the way from Kassel to Melsungen. Then in Guxhagen, coming from the R1, drive over the Fulda, then immediately left

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16.8 km

Lilli Jahn Square and Former Synagogue Guxhagen

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The construction of the synagogue in the center of the town on Untergasse was probably started in 1823; it was a simple half-timbered building. The place has been marked by signs.

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19.4 km

Kanurent Beer Garden on the Fulda

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The beer garden reopened in June 2021. Here you can find delicious home-made bratwurst or currywurst and delicious fish rolls. Tap Hüttbier on tap or other drinks as well as coffee and home-baked cakes are also served. Open daily from 10 a.m. The owner also offers canoe tours, with a dock directly on the Fulda. You can find more information on
fulda-kanurent.de.

Update summer 2022: Delicious fish dishes have been added to the menu! I can only recommend.

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19.5 km

Speckenplatz Büchenwerra

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Nicely built rest area at the bridge with roofing and plenty of space for groups.

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33.0 km

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Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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17.5 km

6.80 km

6.29 km

2.42 km

< 100 m

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32.6 km

351 m

< 100 m

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Bartenwetzer Bridge (Melsungen) – Wagenfurth Half‑Timbered Chapel loop from Melsungen-Bartenwetzerbrücke

Bartenwetzer Bridge (Melsungen)

Bike Barn Lobenhausen

Fulda River Crossing

Wagenfurth Half‑Timbered Chapel

Cycle path bridge Hassenfernerstraße

Lilli Jahn Square and Former Synagogue Guxhagen

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