Vulkan Spring Kneipp Pool – View of Lißberg Castle loop from Hirzenhain

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Vulkan Spring Kneipp Pool – View of Lißberg Castle loop from Hirzenhain

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Vulkan Spring Kneipp Pool – View of Lißberg Castle loop from Hirzenhain

02:56

50.4km

260m

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 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.16 km

Stausee Hirzenhain

Lake

5.92 km

Covered rest area - great view of Lißberg Castle

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Covered place for all who pass by.

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6.20 km

Vulkan Spring Kneipp Pool

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nice place for a break

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6.22 km

Water treading facility and view of Lißberg Castle

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If you're pedaling hard or your feet are burning in your hiking boots, a short break in the Wassertretbecken (water-treading pool) in Lißberg is worthwhile. The facility is the result …

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6.36 km

View of Lißberg Castle

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The castle was probably built in the 12th century by the "Lords of Liebesberg", who were first mentioned in documents in 1222. The castle is located on a hill that …

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9.43 km

Old Town Hall Ortenberg

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Magnificent, well-preserved or restored town hall… beautifully situated on the hill on which the old town was built

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25.2 km

Vulkanradweg near Altenstadt

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The "Volcano Cycle Path" is a very well-developed and signposted cycle path, and is therefore very popular.

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32.2 km

View of Glauberg

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Accompanied by the gentle murmur of the Nidder, this section offers you a magnificent view of the Glauberg. The gentle hill holds not only historically significant but also geologically interesting …

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36.5 km

Nidderauen von Stockheim Nature Reserve

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In the Nidderauen nature reserve near Stockheim, your gaze quickly wanders upwards. The white stork breeds in the crowns of the deadwood. Numerous stork families find their home here. Their …

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50.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

10.7 km

4.97 km

1.98 km

711 m

267 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.9 km

603 m

434 m

285 m

184 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

6°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

August 20, 2025,Vulkan-Radweg

After about a 2-hour drive,
we came up with the idea 💡 to cycle a section of the Vulkan cycle path from Altenstadt (which was right on our way home).....🚵‍♂️🚵‍♂️🚴
When I think about it,
from North Hesse, Korbach
15°...
to Altenstadt, Central Hesse 30°🥵...just 145 km....distance
The temperature differences are crazy...
But the decision was worth it. An exemplary …

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September 3, 2023,Kleine Sonntagstour

Today we rode the first part of the volcano cycle path.
It starts from Altenstadt to Merkenfritz and back again.
In beautiful weather.
Many greetings to everyone....Manni

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September 18, 2024,Vulkanradweg 1ste Etappe von Gedern nach Altenstadt

This week we decided to cycle the volcano cycle path in Hesse in 3 stages
The volcano cycle path - a highlight for cyclists and inline skaters
It is 94 km long - and winds its way largely along the route of the former Oberwaldbahn through a wonderful open forest and meadow landscape. The nature, villages and towns are shown …

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July 24, 2023,Vulkanradweg Etappe 1 - von Altenstadt nach Gedern und zurück 🚲🚲☀️🌬️

The Vulkanradweg has been on our wish list for a long time!
Drive off from there by car to Altenstadt (Höchst) and always along the Nidder on a super signposted route!
Ortenberg is particularly beautiful! Wonderful with its basalt pavement and the historic town center - we particularly liked the pub facility near Lissburg and the natural swimming pool in …

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February 22, 2025,frustriert, dann am besten aufs Bike, auch wenn es dunkel ist

Trouble,
So grab your bike, put on a warm, reflective jacket so you can be seen better
And stomp in
Better than sitting bitterly in front of the TV or something

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June 19, 2024,Zum Hillersbachstausee und über Hirzenbach zurück

Today the weather forecast was wrong. From km 21 onwards it was a rainy ride. On the positive side: it was warm rain.

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November 2, 2022,Erkundungstour zum Hillersbachstausee

With the most beautiful sunshine and a westerly wind on the way there, we went on paved paths to the Hillersbach reservoir. The detour was difficult here, as some of the paths continued to be overgrown. A stop was then announced in Igelhausen, since the nuts were picked up here under a walnut tree (at 604 pieces it was the …

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