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Vacha Old Town – Werra Bridge, Philippsthal loop from Hüttenroda

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Vacha Old Town – Werra Bridge, Philippsthal loop from Hüttenroda

Moderate

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Vacha Old Town – Werra Bridge, Philippsthal loop from Hüttenroda

02:11

34.9km

340m

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: July 6, 2026

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5.41 km

Vacha Old Town

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The beautiful and large market square of Vacha is the living room of the town and shines with many beautiful half-timbered houses and the magnificent town hall.

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5.72 km

Vacha Town Center and Werra Bridge

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At Vacha was the middle of the Werra, the inner German border and the border of Thuringia and Hesse

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6.10 km

Vacha-Philippsthal Bridge and Berlin Wall Memorial

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It's worth a stop! Information boards on both sides of the bridge tell the rich history of both towns. A detour to the historic town center is definitely worthwhile. I …

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6.12 km

Bridge of Unity (Werrabrücke Vacha)

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The Werra Bridge Vacha, also known as the Bridge of Unity since 1990, is a 225-meter-long stone arch bridge from the Middle Ages that connects Vacha in Thuringia with Philippsthal …

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13.6 km

Viewpoint

20.4 km

Historic Lengers Hydroelectric Power Plant

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The weir system, turbine hall and guard house of this power plant have been preserved to this day largely as they were built in 1903/04. The turbine hall with its …

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24.9 km

Werra Cycle Path between Philippsthal and Harnrode

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This cycle path leads directly along the Werra on the Werra cycle path between Philippsthal and Harnrode. The cycle path is easy to ride and offers many beautiful views, e.g. of the Kaliberge.

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27.3 km

Werra Bridge, Philippsthal

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Beautiful bridge with a rest stop on the Vacha side directly on the Werra

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28.2 km

Entrance to the Ulstertal Cycle Path

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The Ulster Valley Cycle Path, one of the railway lines in Hesse that has been developed into a cycle path. It is a special pleasure to follow it, first on …

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34.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

8.52 km

7.48 km

5.89 km

2.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.2 km

5.99 km

1.73 km

1.52 km

171 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 25 August

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Vacha Old Town – Werra Bridge, Philippsthal loop from Hüttenroda

Vacha Old Town

Vacha Town Center and Werra Bridge

Vacha-Philippsthal Bridge and Berlin Wall Memorial

Bridge of Unity (Werrabrücke Vacha)

Historic Lengers Hydroelectric Power Plant

Werra Cycle Path between Philippsthal and Harnrode

Werra Bridge, Philippsthal

Entrance to the Ulstertal Cycle Path

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