Edersee Dam – View of the Edersee Dam loop from Sachsenhausen

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Waldeck

Edersee Dam – View of the Edersee Dam loop from Sachsenhausen

Moderate

4.9

(137)

402

riders

Edersee Dam – View of the Edersee Dam loop from Sachsenhausen

03:52

59.9km

380m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.0 km for 211 m

After 31.1 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.3 km

View of Waldeck Castle and the Edersee

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Very nice to see from the hilltop.

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11.8 km

View of the Edersee

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from here a beautiful view over the Edersee

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12.2 km

Edersee Dam

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A bike ride to the Edersee is always worthwhile. It is particularly beautiful here in summer, because the deciduous forests on the banks are beautifully green. On hot days, the …

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13.7 km

View of the Edersee Dam

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A highlight in every season

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14.1 km

Edersee Dam

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A very impressive structure and a highly recommended highlight.
The 400 m long and 47 m high Eder Dam was built between 1908 and 1914.

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18.4 km

Lake Affoldern

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The view of the Affolder See is beautiful. If you want to be a little faster on your bike, you have to brake regularly here so as not to run …

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23.0 km

Krautwiese am Wesebach

Nature Reserve

26.3 km

View of the Eder River from the bridge

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Beautiful route on the Eder with great views of nature

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27.7 km

Ederauen zwischen Bergheim und Wega

Nature Reserve

55.9 km

Reiherbachtal Bridge

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Impressive view of the landscape

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59.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

21.2 km

7.57 km

3.93 km

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.5 km

7.81 km

2.95 km

595 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

3°C

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Comments

May 9, 2024,🌞 Himmelfahrt in Nordhessen 🚴

This morning, the three of us headed towards Edersee in glorious sunshine 🌞. Short break at the Affoldern reservoir, then on towards the dam. On to Niederwerber, from there to Sachsenhausen for a break, with waffles and a half 🍺Eva, thank you for the ride ☺️ On the railway cycle path back to Affoldern and on to Fritzlar to the …

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August 22, 2023,🌞 Eder-Reiherbachtal-Edersee 🚴‍♂️

Edersee has to be there every now and then. On the Bahnradweg and through the Reiherbachtal to the Edersee. Then along the Eder again, back to Fritzlar.

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April 27, 2026,Die Eder und der Edersee

On the way home, I made a stop at the Edersee. I parked in Mandern and from there it goes along the Eder over the Affolderersee to the Edersee and the dam. On the left side, I went as far as the Anruffähre and further to the bridge. From there, it went back to the dam on an asphalt bike …

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September 17, 2025,Fahrradtour nach Fritzlar von Waldeck

Excursion to Fritzlar via the Eder Cycle Path
A very good route, with excellent signage.
Fritzlar has a picturesque old town.

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September 18, 2021,Von Fritzlar zum Edersee über Schloss Waldeck und zurück

Very nice bike path. Unfortunately, I missed the right path down from the castle in the forest and then had to go down a very narrow, bumpy hiking trail. Absolutely not recommended to go down this path by bike. But going back was not an option so close your eyes and through.

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May 4, 2022,Fritzlar-Niederwerbe-Scheid-Rehbach-Affoldern-Fritzlar

Wonderful tour, with fish sandwiches in Rehbach and coffee in Mehlen. Let's repeat without rain.

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April 29, 2025,Bad Wildungen/Edertalsperre/Ederbahnradweg

Went on a great bike ride with friends...starting in Bad Wildungen, crossing the Eder Dam...and back! The trails were easy to ride...some steep paths...mostly nice paved roads! We took some nice breaks, and the weather was perfect! Best wishes, Anne and Berrys 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🌞

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