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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel

K+S Mining Tower – Werra Bridge, Philippsthal loop from Friedewald

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel

K+S Mining Tower – Werra Bridge, Philippsthal loop from Friedewald

Moderate

4.8

(16)

69

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K+S Mining Tower – Werra Bridge, Philippsthal loop from Friedewald

01:40

26.7km

220m

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: May 14, 2026

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Waypoints

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11.1 km

K+S Mining Tower

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This is where the wise gold is brought out of the earth.

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13.0 km

Werra Bridge, Philippsthal

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Beautiful bridge with a rest stop on the Vacha side directly on the Werra

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13.1 km

Here, at the Werrabrücke in Philipsthal, is the entry and end point of the Hessian long-distance cycle path R7. Coming from Limburg, it runs along the Lahn, also known as …

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13.8 km

Overburden storage from the Philippstahl salt mine (Werra)

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14.3 km

View of K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH, Werra plant, Hattorf site with the spoil heap in the background (not Monte Kali as some write 😅)

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14.8 km

Another highlight along the way. The air is unfortunately not very good, but the enormous Kali mountains are very impressive. One town further on, you can even climb Monte Kali.

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15.7 km

Am Rain Cycle Path

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A very nice bike path

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17.2 km

Bridge Over the Werra

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26.7 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

5.77 km

4.51 km

3.33 km

912 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

11.4 km

2.71 km

< 100 m

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Friday 3 July

24°C

9°C

16 %

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