Vogelsberg Railway Cycle Path – Vulkanradweg Near Schlitz loop from Lauterbach Nord

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Vogelsberg Railway Cycle Path – Vulkanradweg Near Schlitz loop from Lauterbach Nord

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Vogelsberg Railway Cycle Path – Vulkanradweg Near Schlitz loop from Lauterbach Nord

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30.5km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.52 km

View of Wartenberg Castle Ruins

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State-wide further education institution for the musical field. The pact for the academy is open and should definitely be viewed.

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5.72 km

View of Wartenberg Castle Ruins

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From here you can see the keep of the ruins.

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13.3 km

Vogelsberg Railway Cycle Path

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The bike path is really beautiful.
If you want, you can enjoy a coffee every few kilometers 😉

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15.0 km

Vulkanradweg Near Schlitz

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

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19.8 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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23.2 km

Cycle path along the Vogelsberg Railway

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Wonderful bike path on the south side of the railway line with no traffic

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24.9 km

View of the Wartenberg castle ruins

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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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25.2 km

View of Wartenberg Castle Ruins

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

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30.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

5.56 km

3.40 km

2.77 km

496 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

182 m

109 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

May 27, 2024,Schöne Radtour auf dem Bahnradweg Hessen

The Hessen Railway Cycle Route is a 245 km long cycle path that runs mostly on former railway lines. It offers a scenic route

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September 15, 2026,Vulkanradweg 3.Etappe von Lauterbach zur Historischen Burgenstadt von Schlitz

Schlitz is a small town in the east of the mid-Hessian Vogelsberg district. Thanks to its five castles, Schlitz is known beyond Hesse and is therefore also called the Romantic Castle Town of Schlitz.

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August 9, 2023,Von Lauterbach nach Schlitz und zurück

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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June 13, 2023,Regeneration

Brought the car to be repaired and made a short tour to Bad Salzschlirf and Schlitz, each with an extensive tour, to bridge the gap. After yesterday's strenuous tour you can do that.

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September 20, 2024,Vulkanradweg 3.Etappe von Lauterbach nach Schlitz

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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