The bridge in the forest – Vulkanradweg Stone Bridge loop from Stockheim

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The bridge in the forest – Vulkanradweg Stone Bridge loop from Stockheim

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The bridge in the forest – Vulkanradweg Stone Bridge loop from Stockheim

04:40

77.5km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 34 m for 2 m

After 77.6 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.5 km

Stausee Hirzenhain

Lake

16.3 km

Vulkanradweg near Merkenfritz

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Great cycle path, very easy to ride.

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30.5 km

The bridge in the forest

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The bridge is near the Sehmenbach spring and is a nice photo opportunity. It is always a bit cooler here than on the rest of the way.

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31.7 km

Vulkanradweg Stone Bridge

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You just have to drive it the Vulkan bike path! 🌋
The volcanic cycle path runs on fine asphalt from Altenstadt-Höchst in the south to Schlitz in the north of …

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38.9 km

Vulkanradweg

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The Vulkanradweg is an old railway line, therefore mostly with a moderate slope.

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43.6 km

Historic Hartmannshain Bridge

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The historic Hartmannshain Bridge is built from basalt stones, with an elegantly flat arch. A club is fighting to preserve the bridge.

see also: hartmannshainer-bruecke.de

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67.8 km

Covered rest area - great view of Lißberg Castle

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Covered place for all who pass by.

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68.1 km

Vulkan Spring Kneipp Pool

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nice place for a break

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68.3 km

View of Lißberg Castle

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The castle was probably built in the 12th century by the "Lords of Liebesberg", who were first mentioned in documents in 1222. The castle is located on a hill that …

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77.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.3 km

20.5 km

3.46 km

1.87 km

482 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.8 km

285 m

254 m

191 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

8°C

81 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

July 22, 2023,Akku Test, fahren bis nach Mitternacht 😁

fat bike...
With their extreme rolling resistance of the tires.
Because it is mainly ridden on asphalt and gravel, the "cheap" fat bike. Did I put different tires on...
The advantages can be seen e.g. here in the video

An attempt as to how long one can now drive with one battery charge was still pending.
So, off to …

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April 27, 2024,Vulkanradweg: Stockheim - Hartmannshain(höchster Punkt)

A wonderful tour through spring! It goes through meadows and forests, always uphill on the well-developed volcano cycle path. As this is an old railway line, the ascent is always between 0 and a maximum of 3%. A rustic restaurant at the highest point of the volcano cycle path is the ideal reward. After that, it's all downhill back.

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May 26, 2022,Rad56_Vulkanradweg-Ortenberg-Hartmannshain

Great route with a great route. On the way back, just spool!

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July 1, 2023,Vulkanradweg Tag 1 mit A, H, + B

Nice route, unfortunately the weather forecast wasn't right and we got soaking wet. Want to drive the tour again, hopefully when the weather is nicer. But have been compensated with a great dinner at Jöckel.

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July 16, 2022,Fahrradtour Hoherodskopf Vulkanradweg

Great tour and magnificent landscape from the Vogelsberg to the Wetterau.
Unfortunately we had constant headwind today.

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June 25, 2023,Fahrradtour 25.06.2023 (76 Km) vom Hoherrodskopf nach Stockheim.

It started so well with the tour. Via Vulkanexpress to the Hoherrodskopf, then via Herchenhain and Hirzenhain on the Vulkanradweg to Stockheim. A great route with no significant climbs. Pure nature.
Then in Stockheim the disillusionment. No trains to Giessen. Apparently a signal box malfunction. But in reality there is a shortage of staff. No one there who can rattle …

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July 24, 2022,So. 24.07.2022 Birstein Ortenberg Gedern (🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️TDTrek100.22.3)

The track is still 12 km away (MV has the whole track)
At KU&MSch a chain roller of the chain tensioner has said goodbye to the meadow.
After a short search, all five parts were found and reassembled.
Cracked spokes on the rear wheel from KU&MSch, imbalance centered out.
A repair workshop must be visited to replace the defective spoke. …

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