Twiste Reservoir – Arolsen Palace loop from Rudolfshagen

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Twiste Reservoir – Arolsen Palace loop from Rudolfshagen

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Twiste Reservoir – Arolsen Palace loop from Rudolfshagen

02:34

37.7km

300m

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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.77 km

Birdwatching hut at Twistesee

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great nature reserve for mainly waterfowl and from the observation station with information boards you can watch the animals undisturbed

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10.5 km

Twistesee Beach

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In July and August even open until 22.00 👌

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10.6 km

Twiste Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

In contrast to the other bathing areas, the bathing beach is taken care of by the DLRG and is thus also suitable for not so safe swimmers.

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11.7 km

Twiste Lake

Highlight • Lake

Move in the fresh air, discover the beauties of nature and feel really well: The beautiful Twistesee is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts, anglers, sun worshipers and those seeking relaxation.

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12.0 km

Twiste Lake

Highlight • Lake

At Twistesee Camper Platz there is a snack bar and at the moment there is also an almond house. Unfortunately no public toilets.

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23.8 km

Castle Pond, Bad Arolsen

Highlight • Lake

Castle pond and Baroque Residenzschloss Bad Arolsen, definitely worth a stop

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24.2 km

Arolsen Palace

Highlight • Castle

Beautiful castle. It is worth a tour

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27.8 km

Historic Old Town of Mengeringhausen

Highlight • Historical Site

The old town of Megeringhausen is always worth a visit.

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37.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

11.9 km

8.04 km

4.98 km

Surfaces

21.5 km

8.01 km

3.50 km

3.41 km

1.18 km

144 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

3°C

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Twiste Reservoir – Arolsen Palace loop from Rudolfshagen

Birdwatching hut at Twistesee

Twistesee Beach

Twiste Reservoir

Twiste Lake

Twiste Lake

Castle Pond, Bad Arolsen

Arolsen Palace

Historic Old Town of Mengeringhausen

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