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Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Witzenhausen

Gelster Cycle Path – Bilstein loop from Witzenhausen Nord

Hard

4.7

(14)

33

riders

Gelster Cycle Path – Bilstein loop from Witzenhausen Nord

02:47

38.3km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 30, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.48 km

Cherry sculptures along the Werra River in Witzenhausen

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One of many beautiful sections or small places on the Werra cycle path.

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5.53 km

Gelster Cycle Path

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Cycle path on a former railway line, smooth and level

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15.1 km

Multi-Arm Signpost

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hard, steep trail

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4

15.9 km

The old tower has been a popular destination for cyclists and hikers for over 125 years. When the weather is good, you can enjoy a great view as far as …

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16.4 km

Bilstein

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Exhausting

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19.1 km

Heathland at Schwarzenberg Hut

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Dry heaths owe their existence to unregulated grazing over long periods of time, during which a hut forest was transformed into a more or less tree-free, open area by the browsing of cattle.

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28.9 km

great for long rides

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36.8 km

Witzenhausen Town Hall

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From the bike path directly on the Werra can be reached very quickly in the beautiful old town. On the local market place, you can enjoy the bustle during a break.

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38.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

9.13 km

5.12 km

4.43 km

1.77 km

550 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

7.12 km

6.06 km

1.33 km

692 m

209 m

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Friday 9 October

16°C

8°C

37 %

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Comments

July 21, 2024,Großalmerode über den Bilstein nach Dohrenbach - Erbsmühle - Großalmerode
Started in sunshine...
Stopped in the hydrangea park, drank coffee and waited for the storm.
Always worth a break...beautiful 😊

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