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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
Frielendorf

Old railway line – Ziegenhain Glider Airfield loop from Welcherod

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
Frielendorf

Old railway line – Ziegenhain Glider Airfield loop from Welcherod

Easy

4.5

(34)

23

riders

Old railway line – Ziegenhain Glider Airfield loop from Welcherod

01:46

29.3km

270m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.8 km for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.08 km

Bridge Over the Kanonenbahn Railway Line

Highlight • Bridge

The Leinefelde–Treysa railway line is a railway line in Thuringia and Hesse that connected the towns of Leinefelde, Eschwege, Spangenberg, Malsfeld, Homberg (Efze), and Treysa.

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2

6.29 km

Old railway line

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From the cycle path you can see the old railway line

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3

13.1 km

Pollarded Willows in Ziegenhain

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These pollard willows have been heavily pruned and the pruning has led to some protests

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4

14.5 km

Everything for small repairs is available at the station. Great thing.

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14.5 km

6

15.2 km

Ziegenhain Glider Airfield

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In terms of area, it is one of the largest airfields in Hesse and is approved for gliders, motor gliders, ultralight aircraft and a few motorized aircraft. Four different launch …

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16.6 km

Moat of Ziegenhain Water Fortress

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The moat is the remains of the Ziegenhain water fortress and dates from the first half of the 16th century.

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8

18.8 km

Helipad at Asklepios Klinikum

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B

29.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.08 km

7.07 km

6.84 km

5.05 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

19.0 km

7.72 km

1.05 km

954 m

437 m

149 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Friday 9 October

15°C

8°C

25 %

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