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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Fulda
Gersfeld (Rhön)

Rotes Moor Pond – Moor lake in the Red Moor loop from Gersfeld (Rhön)

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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Fulda
Gersfeld (Rhön)

Rotes Moor Pond – Moor lake in the Red Moor loop from Gersfeld (Rhön)

Hard

4.3

(3)

7

riders

Rotes Moor Pond – Moor lake in the Red Moor loop from Gersfeld (Rhön)

03:17

50.6km

980m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Kesselrain

Kernzonen im bayerischen Teil des Biosphärenreservats Rhön

Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.06 km

Rotes Moor Pond

Highlight • Lake

In the Hessian part of the UNESCO Rhön Biosphere Reserve lies the Rotes Moor nature reserve (size: 314.7 ha), designated in 1979.

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2

7.18 km

Moor lake in the Red Moor

Highlight • Lake

The Rotes Moor nature reserve is one of the last raised bogs in Hesse. After the peat mining was stopped in 1986, the restoration of the moor began. In the course of this, this pond was also created.

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3

9.14 km

Ulster Spring

Highlight • River

The Ulster spring, also called the gold spring, is the origin of the most important inflow of Werra from the Rhön area.

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9.90 km

Kesselrain

Nature Reserve

5

13.1 km

Heidelstein summit

Highlight • Summit

The border between Bavaria and Hesse runs over the Heidelstein. If you take the time and take a break here, you can enjoy a wonderful view over the Lange Rhön. …

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6

18.7 km

Super nice to drive beautiful

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7

20.1 km

Thüringer Hütte

Highlight • Mountain Hut

very popular destination here's delicious cream puffs

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8

26.9 km

the Rhön is nice for cycling

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9

46.1 km

great cycle paths and views

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50.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

15.9 km

8.88 km

4.96 km

440 m

251 m

133 m

Surfaces

38.5 km

6.75 km

3.06 km

1.93 km

367 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (920 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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