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Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Alsfeld

Along the Schwalm River – Flood Control Sluice loop from Alsfeld

Routes
Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Alsfeld

Along the Schwalm River – Flood Control Sluice loop from Alsfeld

Moderate

5.0

(1)

5

riders

Along the Schwalm River – Flood Control Sluice loop from Alsfeld

02:10

35.9km

390m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19 m for 10 m

After 35.9 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

476 m

Historic Old Town of Alsfeld

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Very nice to look at

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2

2.25 km

Along the Schwalm River

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A wonderful section between Heidelbach and Alsfeld. The cycle path runs almost continuously along the Schwalm and offers a wonderful view of the idyllic ambience of the meadows and meadows. One of my absolute favorite bike routes.

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3

8.16 km

Flood Control Sluice

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It is hard to imagine that the entire surrounding area could be flooded if the retention basin were not there.

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4

11.2 km

Losemühle

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The rustic mill complex and its courtyard are a beautiful sight from the cycle path.

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18.6 km

Immichenhain Monastery Church

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The Immichenhain monastery was originally a Premonstratensian double monastery and was first mentioned in a document in 1231.

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6

28.8 km

Old Bridge Over the A5

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7

30.9 km

Eifa Railway Viaduct Ruins

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This viaduct is located on the Alsfeld-Niederjossa railway line of the Grundy Railway. The Grebenau-Alsfeld section via Eifa was opened on April 1, 1916. The viaduct should have been completed …

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8

35.1 km

Leonhard Tower ("Stork’s Nest"), Alsfeld

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The Leonhardsturm was once a prison dungeon.

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35.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

7.70 km

5.95 km

671 m

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

6.58 km

5.96 km

2.49 km

402 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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