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Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Lauterbach (Hessen)

Historic Old Town of Schlitz – Schlitz River loop from Lauterbach Nord

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Road cycling routes
Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Lauterbach (Hessen)

Historic Old Town of Schlitz – Schlitz River loop from Lauterbach Nord

Moderate

4.6

(8)

82

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Historic Old Town of Schlitz – Schlitz River loop from Lauterbach Nord

01:45

40.8km

240m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 15.9 km for 162 m

After 16.2 km for 558 m

After 31.1 km for 550 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.63 km

View of Wartenberg Castle Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Since the Hesse railway cycle path runs north along the Lauter, from there you always have beautiful views of the Wartenberg castle ruins, which are enthroned on a rock spur south of the Lauter.

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2

16.3 km

Vorderburg Castle in Schlitz

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The Hotel Vorderburg in Schlitz is a historic building, which was built in the middle of the 19th century and was used as a sheepfold at the time. In 1974 …

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3

16.5 km

Historic Old Town of Schlitz

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The town has four castles. The centre of the town is the market square with the St. George's fountain. The town is a medieval jewel. Be sure to go up …

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4

20.1 km

Incidentally, the slot is only 13 km long. Here, the slot flows into the Fulda, although it looks like the Fulda would flow into the slot.

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5

23.8 km

Schlitz River

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The Schlitz is created by the Lauter and Altefeld and flows into the Fulda.

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6

27.1 km

Old Bridge Over the Schlitz

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Trains once ran over this bridge, on today's Vulkanradweg. The wooden surface rattles violently when the bike is run over.

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7

27.5 km

Bernhausen Bike Rest Stop

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Lots of space, even if several small foreign groups shelter there, hold, rest. Even toilets are available.

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8

35.6 km

This ruined castle, the landmark of Angersbach, stands above the Lauter. The castle was built in the 13th century, but according to excavations, the ancient Romans are likely to have …

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40.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

12.9 km

7.84 km

4.92 km

1.89 km

292 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.5 km

952 m

778 m

601 m

< 100 m

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