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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Witzenhausen

Gelstertal Railway Viaduct – Gelster Cycle Path loop from Witzenhausen Nord

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Witzenhausen

Gelstertal Railway Viaduct – Gelster Cycle Path loop from Witzenhausen Nord

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Gelstertal Railway Viaduct – Gelster Cycle Path loop from Witzenhausen Nord

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19.4km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 6, 2026

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Train Station

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1.40 km

Werra Bridge, Witzenhausen

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the eye of the needle in witzenhausen ... in the spring a swan breeds her eggs here every year right next to the busy bridge :)

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2.60 km

Witzenhausen Water World Outdoor Pool

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I love this swimming pool and can hardly wait for its season opening in May.

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3.55 km

Gelstertal Railway Viaduct

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The Gelstertalbahn was a 25 km long railway line between Velmeden and Eichenberg. It was opened in 1915. After the cessation of passenger traffic in 1973, freight traffic was continued …

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6.63 km

View of Hanstein and Ludwigstein Castles Near Wendershausen

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From the right place you can see the two castles. There are also signs pointing this out

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9.33 km

Flachsbachtal

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10.4 km

Gipsbruch Quarry

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From here you have a good view of the gypsum quarry and the lake in the gypsum quarry.
A sign explains the origin and change of this place.

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14.4 km

Gelster Cycle Path

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Cycle path on a former railway line, smooth and level

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17.8 km

Witzenhausen Town Hall

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From the bike path directly on the Werra can be reached very quickly in the beautiful old town. On the local market place, you can enjoy the bustle during a break.

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19.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.07 km

4.61 km

3.50 km

2.84 km

383 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

1.54 km

568 m

383 m

341 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (130 m)

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Friday 29 May

24°C

14°C

13 %

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Gelstertal Railway Viaduct – Gelster Cycle Path loop from Witzenhausen Nord

Werra Bridge, Witzenhausen

Witzenhausen Water World Outdoor Pool

Gelstertal Railway Viaduct

View of Hanstein and Ludwigstein Castles Near Wendershausen

Flachsbachtal

Gipsbruch Quarry

Gelster Cycle Path

Witzenhausen Town Hall

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