Hard bike 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: November 9, 2025

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11.4 km

View of wind turbines above Engelrod

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The basalt tour and the Hessian long-distance cycle route R7 meet in Engelrod. If you follow the R7 long-distance cycle path in the direction of Hoher Vogelsberg, a crisp ascent …

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19.9 km

Auhof Farm Ice Cream

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Directly at the Auhof is a beautiful garden with shady seating. The homemade Auhof farm ice cream is sold here. Great quality with fresh ingredients. But there are also cool …

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27.1 km

Lauterbach Old Town and Strolch Statue

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The Lauterbacher Strolch is a bronze figure that stands in the river bed of the Lauter. The figure is based on the Lauterbach Strumpflied, which goes like this: “In Lauterbach …

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27.5 km

Lauterbach Old Town – Entrance to the Vulkan Cycle Route

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On my tour from Fulda to Hanau, Lauterbach was my entry point onto the Vulkanradweg.

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27.5 km

The Lauter River in Lauterbach

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The Lauter is the 27.9 kilometers long, left source river of the Schlitz. It flows through Lauterbach and gave the city its name. In Bad Salzschlirf it flows together with …

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36.5 km

Lakeside Rest Area

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The lake is private property of the fishing club

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39.3 km

Stockhäuser Galgen (Gallows of Hopfmannsfeld)

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Stockhausen's gallows were once used for judgments.

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49.5 km

Ulrichstein – Highest Town in Hesse

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Far from the hustle and bustle of modern life lies the mountain town of Ulrichstein, a state-recognized health resort. Ulrichstein is the highest town in Hesse, where peace and clean air create a highly relaxing environment.

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54.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

16.2 km

11.1 km

5.68 km

Surfaces

41.0 km

11.5 km

1.02 km

845 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Sunday 7 December

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View of wind turbines above Engelrod

Auhof Farm Ice Cream

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