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Von Bad Vilbel in die Vulkan-Landschaft – Bad Vilbel entdecken

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Von Bad Vilbel in die Vulkan-Landschaft – Bad Vilbel entdecken

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Von Bad Vilbel in die Vulkan-Landschaft – Bad Vilbel entdecken

07:12

120km

860m

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The Volcano Cycle Route winds largely along the route of the former Oberwaldbahn, an old railway line that ran from Lauterbach over the Vogelsberg mountain range and through the Wetterau region to Frankfurt. After the railway line to Glauburg-Stockheim was closed, the Volcano Cycle Route, paved with fine asphalt, was…

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8 m for 16 m

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25.2 km

Vulkanradweg near Altenstadt

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The "Volcano Cycle Path" is a very well-developed and signposted cycle path, and is therefore very popular.

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44.2 km

Covered rest area - great view of Lißberg Castle

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Covered place for all who pass by.

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61.7 km

View of Gedern

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View from the field towards Gedern.

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68.4 km

Tor zum Vogelsberg – Highest Point of the Vulkanradweg

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Once here, you have reached the highest point of the Vulkanradwegs. That means: No matter from which direction you come, from now on it is only downhill. To celebrate the …

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69.3 km

Lüder Spring

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Nice rest area. Unfortunately, the source is currently dry.

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87.9 km

Herbstein Railway Viaduct

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Trains once ran over this structure. To the north, they went to Lauterbach to the South Station, which is also no longer served today. To the south, the tracks led into the Oberwald to the ammunition depot.

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93.9 km

View of Eisenbach Castle

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Unfortunately, a bit away from the bike path, in the castle courtyard, is the castle coffee. We recommend. Regarding the Corona opening times, please check the Internet.

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96.5 km

Beautiful view of Lauterbach

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From this vantage point you have a beautiful view of the foothills of Lauterbach. In addition, the viewpoint invites you to take a break, as there are benches where you can rest.

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105 km

View of Wartenberg Castle Ruins

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The ruin is cared for by an association in an exemplary manner.

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108 km

Lautertal Railway Bridge

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People here would like to see the historic bridge structure prepared for cyclists. That would be a real highlight.

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119 km

Weir at Hutzdorf

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It's located directly on the bike path.

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120 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.2 km

30.9 km

17.3 km

3.26 km

648 m

349 m

311 m

Surfaces

116 km

2.27 km

1.17 km

403 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 11 July

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Comments

September 19, 2024,🇩🇪 Vulkanradweg

The volcano cycle path runs from Altenstadt to Schlitz mainly on bicycle-friendly fine asphalt. The gradients on the former Oberwaldbahn railway line are moderate at a maximum of 2 - 3%, but are constant for around 25 km from Ortenberg to Hartmannshain (highest point at around 600 m above sea level). You are rewarded by the magnificent landscape in the …

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July 5, 2025,Sommerradreise Tag 7 Vulkanradweg

The next great stage. I actually didn't want to ride that much. But a tailwind and excellent fitness easily got me to Schlitz.
This bike path was also a dream. Many views with amazing panoramas.
Now all that's left is the Fulda...

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June 9, 2023,Bahnradweg Hessen Teil 2 - Schlitz bis Frankfurt Café Kante

Today day 2: From Schlitz to Frankfurt. Actually, we had planned for Glauberg or Altenstadt, but the weather was nice, the tailwind helped a lot and then everyone felt like driving through.
The swimming stop in the Gederner See was a welcome change, even if it involved a few extra meters of altitude.

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August 20, 2024,Vulkanradweg

From Hanau to Schlitz.
After around 70km, there is a beer garden at the highest point of the cycle path :-)
Then another 50km, mostly downhill, to Schlitz.

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August 25, 2023,Vom Südschwarzwald nach Stralsund - Tag 6 (Hanau —Schlitz)

After it rained heavily yesterday evening and this morning and the weather forecast was not so optimistic, we wanted to use the rain-free times to make kilometers.
From the end of Hanau, the route continued on the Limes cycle path, which was then replaced by the Hessian railway cycle path and the Vulkanrsdweg.
There were great bike paths. We passed …

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August 13, 2025,🌋🚴Vulkanradweg plus Anreise 08/2025

You can find my tour description in the "Description" field below the title.

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August 28, 2023,Vier-Landkreise-Tour (via Vulkan- und Bahnradweg)

The original plan was: Vulkanradweg in a northerly direction to Lauterbach (I’ve been taking my shoes off since 2020).
15 km before Lauterbach I saw that the Vulkanradweg leads to Schlitz. OK, so just add the 20 km to the plan, no problem, the bio battery has enough capacity. Arrived in Schlitz I saw a sign "Fulda 23 km". Oh …

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April 18, 2025

The Volcano Cycle Route winds largely along the route of the former Oberwaldbahn, an old railway line that ran from Lauterbach over the Vogelsberg mountain range and through the Wetterau region to Frankfurt. After the railway line to Glauburg-Stockheim was closed, the Volcano Cycle Route, paved with

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Von Bad Vilbel in die Vulkan-Landschaft – Bad Vilbel entdecken

Vulkanradweg near Altenstadt

Covered rest area - great view of Lißberg Castle

View of Gedern

Tor zum Vogelsberg – Highest Point of the Vulkanradweg

Lüder Spring

Herbstein Railway Viaduct

View of Eisenbach Castle

Beautiful view of Lauterbach

View of Wartenberg Castle Ruins

Lautertal Railway Bridge

Weir at Hutzdorf

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