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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Königsalm, Nieste – Bilstein loop from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe

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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Königsalm, Nieste – Bilstein loop from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe

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Königsalm, Nieste – Bilstein loop from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe

04:43

60.6km

670m

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: August 20, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Naturpark Münden

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.3 km

Viewpoint

18.6 km

Königsalm, Nieste

Highlight • Restaurant

The Königsalm is located near the Niester Riesen parking lot. With a magnificent valley view of the resort town of Nieste, you can stop here for refreshments and/or start a tour. Hearty food and cozy alpine flair.

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25.0 km

Oberes Niestetal

Nature Reserve

30.0 km

Bilstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Exhausting

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37.9 km

Zollstock art installation and rest area in Kaufunger Forest

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Inconspicuous place that is often visited.

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45.4 km

Lake Steinert

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It is wonderful here at the Steinertsee! Well done parkland!

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46.4 km

Historic village center in Kaufungen

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The historic center of Kaufungen is characterized by well-preserved half-timbered houses and narrow alleys that reflect the medieval townscape. The old town center with small squares and historic buildings provides a vivid impression of the long settlement history.

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46.9 km

Gänserammel Sculptures and Fairy Tale Trail in Niederkaufungen

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Beautifully designed place. Also worth seeing are the two historic bridges over the disused Mühlgraben and the Losse right next to it.

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50.8 km

Losse Stream

Highlight • River

Beautiful cycle path along the Losse. With benches for resting directly by the stream for a short break.

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56.3 km

Karlsaue State Park

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Beautiful park to relax and go for a walk

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60.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.4 km

12.8 km

10.0 km

4.03 km

1.21 km

146 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

23.4 km

6.51 km

3.10 km

2.95 km

191 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

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Comments

September 8, 2025,Kassel - Bilsteinturm - Kassel

Today I went via Sandershausen, Heiligenrode, Nieste, and over the Königsalm, along gravel paths through the forest up to the Bilstein Tower. It felt like it was all uphill. The return trip was a bit more relaxed. There were some singletrack trails totaling 5 km, which are better suited to a mountain bike than a hybrid bike. I managed it, …

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Königsalm, Nieste – Bilstein loop from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe

Königsalm, Nieste

Bilstein

Zollstock art installation and rest area in Kaufunger Forest

Lake Steinert

Historic village center in Kaufungen

Gänserammel Sculptures and Fairy Tale Trail in Niederkaufungen

Losse Stream

Karlsaue State Park

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