Twiste Reservoir – Arolsen Palace loop from Volkmarsen-Ehringen

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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Volkmarsen

Twiste Reservoir – Arolsen Palace loop from Volkmarsen-Ehringen

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Twiste Reservoir – Arolsen Palace loop from Volkmarsen-Ehringen

02:08

34.3km

320m

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 9, 2026

Tips

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Scheid bei Volkmarsen

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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476 m

Historic Church in Ehringen

Highlight • Religious Site

Around 1852 the village was flooded by a thunderstorm night with heavy rain up to 1.80.

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11.6 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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12.7 km

Twiste Reservoir

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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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14.5 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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16.3 km

Twistesee Beach

Highlight • Beach

In July and August even open until 22.00 👌

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19.5 km

Arolsen Palace

Highlight • Castle

Beautiful castle. It is worth a tour

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23.0 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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30.1 km

View of Kugelsburg

Highlight • Viewpoint

A perfect path with a view of the castle

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34.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

7.48 km

6.18 km

4.14 km

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.4 km

716 m

650 m

545 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

August 3, 2024,Volkmarsen - mit gaga gugu um den Twistesee

Gaga gugu, thank you for the invitation and the nice rod guide.

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June 30, 2023,Volkmarsen - Arolsen, - neue Manteldecke

New "soles" were simply due for my bike after more than 5000 km (and 50-60% of the studs in the flake were gone).
Seen at the last record 🥴

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Twiste Reservoir – Arolsen Palace loop from Volkmarsen-Ehringen

Historic Church in Ehringen

Twiste Lake

Twiste Reservoir

Birdwatching hut at Twistesee

Twistesee Beach

Arolsen Palace

Twiste Lake

View of Kugelsburg

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