Rest Area at Essebach Ford – Melsungen Town Hall loop from Schloß Spangenberg

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Spangenberg

Rest Area at Essebach Ford – Melsungen Town Hall loop from Schloß Spangenberg

Moderate

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Rest Area at Essebach Ford – Melsungen Town Hall loop from Schloß Spangenberg

01:42

28.7km

370m

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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.0 km for 181 m

After 20.4 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.38 km

Rest Area at Essebach Ford

Highlight • Rest Area

There could be wet feet when driving through

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15.9 km

Melsungen Town Hall

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Melsungen has an almost intact half-timbered old town. Additionally, the old stone bridge "Bartenwetzerbrücke"

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16.2 km

Christuskirche Melsungen

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A church surrounded by many half-timbered houses is one of the oldest buildings

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17.1 km

View of the Fulda River Near Melsungen

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The Fulda near Melsungen in the middle of beautiful nature

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18.2 km

Half-timbered Town Melsungen Sculpture

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Melsungen with its many half-timbered houses is definitely worth a trip

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18.8 km

Scenic Cycle Path in Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Good surface to drive

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21.7 km

Rest Area at Adelshausen

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This exemplary rest area is located directly on the R12 cycle path. The restrooms were freely accessible and clean. 👍👍👍

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24.6 km

Treibach water-treading facility

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Water treading area to get your tired feet fit again.

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28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

5.26 km

3.84 km

1.80 km

692 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

5.44 km

4.22 km

1.27 km

931 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

6°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Rest Area at Essebach Ford – Melsungen Town Hall loop from Schloß Spangenberg

Rest Area at Essebach Ford

Melsungen Town Hall

Christuskirche Melsungen

View of the Fulda River Near Melsungen

Half-timbered Town Melsungen Sculpture

Scenic Cycle Path in Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Rest Area at Adelshausen

Treibach water-treading facility

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