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Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Bad Hersfeld

View of Schenklengsfeld – Friedewald Water Castle loop from Bad Hersfeld

Routes
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Bad Hersfeld

View of Schenklengsfeld – Friedewald Water Castle loop from Bad Hersfeld

Hard

4.0

(1)

3

riders

View of Schenklengsfeld – Friedewald Water Castle loop from Bad Hersfeld

03:14

55.6km

720m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3 m for 12 m

After 55.6 km for 12 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

18.4 km

Rest area by the village well in Oberstoppel

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Right next to the village pond is this new shelter for hikers and cyclists.
It looks really quaint. In my photo you can see that the village fountain was decorated …

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30.5 km

3

34.8 km

View of Schenklengsfeld

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Schenklengsfeld is a municipality in the Hersfeld-Rothenburg district with around 5,000 inhabitants.

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4

41.2 km

Friedewald Water Castle

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The moated castle of Friedewald was built in the 13th century at this strategic point, because medieval military and long-distance trade routes met here. After it was destroyed in the …

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5

42.8 km

View of Dreienberg

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From here you have a wonderful view

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6

45.9 km

Alte Friedewälder Straße

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beautiful in autumn and with blue skies

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7

50.2 km

Kniebrecher Junction

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The intersection can be helpful as a guide.

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52.0 km

On the descent over the former practice area you have a wonderful view over the spa town of Bad Hersfeld in the valley.

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55.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

20.5 km

9.88 km

2.81 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

10.0 km

6.04 km

3.86 km

160 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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