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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Philippsthal

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

Easy

4.4

(19)

71

riders

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

00:42

11.2km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.93 km

View of the Kaliwerk Philippsthal Spoil Heap

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Overburden storage from the Philippstahl salt mine (Werra)

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2.92 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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3.47 km

This cycle path leads directly along the Werra on the Werra cycle path between Philippsthal and Harnrode. The cycle path is easy to ride and offers many beautiful views, e.g. of the Kaliberge.

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3.82 km

Am Rain Cycle Path

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A very nice bike path

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5.29 km

Bridge Over the Werra

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7.81 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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9.77 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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9.82 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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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

2.28 km

2.24 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.54 km

3.25 km

2.24 km

< 100 m

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