The bridge in the forest – Volcano Cycle Path loop from Stockheim

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The bridge in the forest – Volcano Cycle Path loop from Stockheim

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The bridge in the forest – Volcano Cycle Path loop from Stockheim

04:05

68.0km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 30, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 34 m for 2 m

After 68.1 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.53 km

Nidderauen von Stockheim Nature Reserve

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In the Nidderauen nature reserve near Stockheim, your gaze quickly wanders upwards. The white stork breeds in the crowns of the deadwood. Numerous stork families find their home here. Their …

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9.49 km

Vulkan Spring Kneipp Pool

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nice place for a break

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13.5 km

Stausee Hirzenhain

Lake

16.4 km

Vulkanradweg near Merkenfritz

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Great cycle path, very easy to ride.

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30.5 km

The bridge in the forest

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The bridge is near the Sehmenbach spring and is a nice photo opportunity. It is always a bit cooler here than on the rest of the way.

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31.7 km

To be honest 😉 The asphalted volcano cycle path is really beautiful, but not really a MTB highlight! But it's perfectly fine for getting to and from the trails on the Vogelsberg, and it's also an absolutely energy-saving option 😂

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34.2 km

Historic Hartmannshain Bridge

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The historic Hartmannshain Bridge is built from basalt stones, with an elegantly flat arch. A club is fighting to preserve the bridge.

see also: hartmannshainer-bruecke.de

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58.4 km

Covered rest area - great view of Lißberg Castle

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Covered place for all who pass by.

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58.8 km

View of Lißberg Castle

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The castle was probably built in the 12th century by the "Lords of Liebesberg", who were first mentioned in documents in 1222. The castle is located on a hill that …

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68.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.8 km

21.1 km

2.88 km

1.94 km

310 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

67.6 km

209 m

182 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 November

10°C

1°C

48 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 27, 2024,Vulkanradweg: Stockheim - Hartmannshain(höchster Punkt)

A wonderful tour through spring! It goes through meadows and forests, always uphill on the well-developed volcano cycle path. As this is an old railway line, the ascent is always between 0 and a maximum of 3%. A rustic restaurant at the highest point of the volcano cycle path is the ideal reward. After that, it's all downhill back.

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July 22, 2023,Akku Test, fahren bis nach Mitternacht 😁

fat bike...
With their extreme rolling resistance of the tires.
Because it is mainly ridden on asphalt and gravel, the "cheap" fat bike. Did I put different tires on...
The advantages can be seen e.g. here in the video

An attempt as to how long one can now drive with one battery charge was still pending.
So, off to …

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May 26, 2022,Rad56_Vulkanradweg-Ortenberg-Hartmannshain

Great route with a great route. On the way back, just spool!

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June 25, 2023,Fahrradtour 25.06.2023 (76 Km) vom Hoherrodskopf nach Stockheim.

It started so well with the tour. Via Vulkanexpress to the Hoherrodskopf, then via Herchenhain and Hirzenhain on the Vulkanradweg to Stockheim. A great route with no significant climbs. Pure nature.
Then in Stockheim the disillusionment. No trains to Giessen. Apparently a signal box malfunction. But in reality there is a shortage of staff. No one there who can rattle …

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