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The Fulda cycle path R1 — in 5 stages from the Rhön to the Weser
5 days
1-3 h/day
245km
930m
1,320m
The Fulda cycle path runs for 250 kilometers through northern Hesse and is also referred to as the Hessian Long-Distance Cycle Path R1. The starting point is the Fulda spring on the Wasserkuppe in the Rhön, while the destination is the baroque harbour of Bad Karlshafen.
The best way to get to the starting point on the Wasserkuppe is by the Rhöhnradbus. From the beginning of May to the beginning of October, the bus runs from Gerstfeld to the Wasserkuppe on weekends and holidays. To get to Gerstfeld, you can take the Rhönbahn. More information about the bike bus and the Rhönbahn can be found here: lng-fulda.de/de/Wochenendverkehr.
In each stage destination, you'll find a large selection of hotels and guesthouses where you can easily book a room. You'll also find a helpful train connection should you decide to shorten your trip for any reason.
When you arrive at the end of the Fulda cycle path in Bad Karlshafen, you can either choose to take the train back home—or to wherever you're going next—or to jump on the Weser Cycle Path to the Baltic Sea and continue you're ride north. For more information on the Weser cycle path, check out this Collection: komoot.com/collection/384/weser-cycle-trail
The Fulda cycle path is recommended in the brochure "Deutschland per Rad entdecken" by the ADFC (German Cyclist's Association).
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Activities
1. Etappe 1 Von der Wasserkuppe bis Fulda – Fulda-Radweg R1
30.3km
01:37
70m
310m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2. Etappe 2 Von Fulda nach Bad Hersfeld – Fulda-Radweg R1
50.6km
02:54
190m
230m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Etappe 3 Von Bad Hersfeld nach Melsungen – Fulda-Radweg R1
56.5km
03:14
210m
240m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4. Etappe 4 Von Melsungen nach Hann. Münden – Fulda-Radweg R1
64.5km
03:43
290m
350m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5. Etappe 5 Von Hann. Münden nach Bad Karlshafen – Fulda-Radweg R1
43.2km
02:28
170m
190m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
5
Distance
245 km
Duration
13:57 h
Elevation
930 m
1,320 m
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