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Point Alpha Memorial – Ulster River near Geisa loop from Buttlar

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Point Alpha Memorial – Ulster River near Geisa loop from Buttlar

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Point Alpha Memorial – Ulster River near Geisa loop from Buttlar

02:20

32.0km

370m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Biosphärenreservat Rhön

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

288 m

Bridge over the Ulster River

Highlight • Bridge

2

321 m

Ulster Bridge in Buttlar

Highlight • Bridge

Opposite is an inn where the French poison dwarf aka Napoleon is said to have stayed.

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4.93 km

Point Alpha Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

It is definitely worth stopping here to visit the interesting memorial at Point Alpha. It is open daily from April to October from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults pay 6 euros admission.

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5.09 km

Former Border Fence at Point Alpha

Highlight • Historical Site

Experience history up close at this historic point in German history. Everyone should see it at least once. The wind called "we are the people".

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5.53 km

House on the Border – Point Alpha Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Here is the former US camp „Point Alpha“, located directly on the originally preserved former border fortifications. Today you can visit the authentic army facility and original military equipment here. …

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14.4 km

Ämterkreuz Geisa

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The 529 m high Rockenstuhl is the landmark of the Geisaer Land and is located about 5 km south of Geisa between the Ulster and Geisa valleys. At the foot …

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25.4 km

Ulster River near Geisa

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The 57km long Ulster also meanders through Geisa

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27.9 km

Cycle avenue in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve

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A very nice bike path

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32.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

7.44 km

5.54 km

4.21 km

1.09 km

313 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

8.86 km

4.78 km

1.46 km

533 m

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Sunday 28 June

25°C

18°C

82 %

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