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Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Schlitz

View of Eisenbach Castle – Lauterbach Old Town loop from Schloß Hallenburg - Landesmusikakademie Hessen

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Schlitz

View of Eisenbach Castle – Lauterbach Old Town loop from Schloß Hallenburg - Landesmusikakademie Hessen

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View of Eisenbach Castle – Lauterbach Old Town loop from Schloß Hallenburg - Landesmusikakademie Hessen

02:36

43.8km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Magerrasen bei Lauterbach und Kalkberge bei Schwarz

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6.14 km

Schlitz River along the railway cycle path

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Like the entire cycle path, this section is well developed. A normal trekking bike is sufficient.

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20.8 km

Like the entire cycle path, this section is well developed. A normal trekking bike is sufficient.

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21.6 km

View of Eisenbach Castle

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Unfortunately, a bit away from the bike path, in the castle courtyard, is the castle coffee. We recommend. Regarding the Corona opening times, please check the Internet.

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26.7 km

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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27.0 km

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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27.1 km

Lauterbach Old Town

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A very nice old town with well-preserved half-timbered houses.

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32.3 km

The ruin is cared for by an association in an exemplary manner.

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32.6 km

This ruined castle, the landmark of Angersbach, stands above the Lauter. The castle was built in the 13th century, but according to excavations, the ancient Romans are likely to have …

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43.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

8.47 km

3.25 km

1.24 km

1.04 km

640 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.2 km

1.39 km

277 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Friday 28 August

24°C

13°C

73 %

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Comments

June 1, 2023,Vulkanradweg zwischen Schlitz und Herbstein Do1.6.2023
A magnificent section of the Vulkanradweg in the Vogelsberg mountains. It offers a nice change between fringing bush hedges and open countryside with great views. And again a treat for ears and soul thanks to the loud singing of countless little feather friends! Dear goodness, how such magnificent euphonies can arise in these little throats!

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So today is the 3rd stage on the volcano cycle path from Lauterbach to Schlitz.
We explored the beautiful old town in Schlitz and then went to the back tower. The tower guide "Udo" was waiting for us here and we were given a little history of the castle town of Schlitz, then we went up the tower at a …

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Another section on the Vulkanradweg. The next step is to close the gap between Lauterbach and Hartmannshain. Then I want to cycle at least to Glauburg.

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