View of Eisenbach Castle – Lauterbach Old Town loop from Hosenfeld

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Hosenfeld

View of Eisenbach Castle – Lauterbach Old Town loop from Hosenfeld

Hard

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View of Eisenbach Castle – Lauterbach Old Town loop from Hosenfeld

03:32

57.3km

580m

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: October 7, 2026

Tips

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Magerrasen bei Lauterbach und Kalkberge bei Schwarz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20.0 km

Former Gallows of Herbstein

Highlight • Historical Site

A nice reminder of how jurisdiction used to be regulated.

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24.0 km

View of Eisenbach Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Unfortunately, a bit away from the bike path, in the castle courtyard, is the castle coffee. We recommend. Regarding the Corona opening times, please check the Internet.

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24.8 km

Vulkan Cycle Path at Eisenbach Castle

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Like the entire cycle path, this section is well developed. A normal trekking bike is sufficient.

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29.0 km

Anchor Tower, Lauterbach

Highlight • Monument

The Ackerturm is very beautiful, as is the whole city center

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29.1 km

The Lauter River in Lauterbach

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The Lauter is the 27.9 kilometers long, left source river of the Schlitz. It flows through Lauterbach and gave the city its name. In Bad Salzschlirf it flows together with …

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29.2 km

Lauterbach Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

A very nice old town with well-preserved half-timbered houses.

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34.4 km

View of Wartenberg Castle Ruins

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The ruin is cared for by an association in an exemplary manner.

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34.7 km

View of the Wartenberg castle ruins

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This ruined castle, the landmark of Angersbach, stands above the Lauter. The castle was built in the 13th century, but according to excavations, the ancient Romans are likely to have …

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57.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

13.3 km

12.8 km

7.89 km

993 m

506 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.0 km

1.17 km

1.09 km

138 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

14°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

June 8, 2023,2023-06-08 16:30 - Vogelsbergrunde, Bädertour von Herbstein

The spa tour connects the two spa towns in the Vogelsberg region, the Herbstein spa with the Vulkantherme and the brine springs in Bad Salzschlirf.
In between there were of course many other small places and highlights on our round, such as the gallows place of the former Fuldian high court, Eisenbach Castle, the castle ruins of Wartenberg and more. …

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June 8, 2023,Sightseeingtour mit Jutta & Rainer - Bädertour

It took a long time, but now the tour has been processed, the photos are assigned to the respective location and labeled. I knew this tour from a previous visit to Herbstein and remembered the steep ascent between Blankenau and Schlechtwegen with horror - I wasn't disappointed...
Otherwise it's a different kind of cycling if you don't ride alone. You …

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March 3, 2024,Fahrrad-Rundtour

Today we did the second bike tour of 2024 in fantastic weather. After about 7 km, a surprise came when we encountered a special steam locomotive on the Vogelsbergbahn near Bad Salzschlirf. The entire route is very varied on changing road surfaces.

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August 13, 2023,Bädertour Bad Salzschlirf-Lauterbach

No rain reported today. That's why I chose the baths tour from my planned tours. It started in Bad Salzschlirf, where I parked the car (the parking lot was even free). In Eichenau there was already the first detour. When 5 cars overtook me on the first 100 m of the detour via the main road, I turned around and …

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September 12, 2023,Blütenpollen aus Lauterbach

In winter, have a teaspoon of bee pollen plus a teaspoon of honey every morning. It should contain all the vitamins you need and I prefer it to any nutritional supplement. In the fall I always get a supply from the Wienold company in Lauterbach and I get the sweet pollen because I know where it comes from. The taste …

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May 8, 2022,Lauterbach - Herbstein - Altenschlirf - Hosenfeld - Großenlüder - Lauterbach

Actually a nice tour. Three small minus points: a part country and federal road (I don't like it at all) some good slopes (you have to go through them) and a few steps (it's pretty steep, I just made it)

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