Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6.56 km for 2 m

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Bus stop

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6.39 km

View of Güntersen

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Beautiful view from the Schützenhaus on the Backenberg to Güntersen, Barterode, the Grefenburg and the Ossenberg.

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6.53 km

Commemorative Stone for the Unification of Güntersen Communities (1977)

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There is also a hut for shelter here

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7.19 km

Lake Backenberg (also Backenbergsee, Kratersee Güntersen, Kratersee in Backenberg) was created by basalt mining. The 385 m high Backenberg near Güntersen is a volcano extinct about 14 million years ago. …

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9.15 km

Woodcutter's Hut

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There is a bench in front of the hut

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10.6 km

von Stockhausen Manor

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Looking nostalgic ... a beautiful 'little house' 😊

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13.3 km

View of the Niemetal Valley and Hoher Hagen

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Wonderful view

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15.9 km

Regenrückhaltebecken Varlosen I

Lake

19.8 km

Schorsen Bench in Naturpark Münden

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From the cycle path between Dransfeld and Wellersen, you can turn off and drive towards "Silbersee" §. Then it goes on to the Dransberg. You can take a break on the bench and enjoy the view

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20.2 km

Jewish Cemetery Dransfeld

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A place steeped in history

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21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

2.07 km

2.01 km

1.33 km

332 m

131 m

125 m

Surfaces

6.39 km

5.95 km

3.49 km

3.45 km

1.41 km

676 m

Elevation

Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Saturday 28 February

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Commemorative Stone for the Unification of Güntersen Communities (1977)