Best bike touring trails in Melsungen

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Explore the most popular bike touring trails near Melsungen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 9: Melsungen - Bad Hersfeld
5.0 (1)·Moderate·30.7 mi·Est. 11–12.5 hr
Stage 9 of D-Route 9 (Weser - Romantic Road). The ninth stage of D-Route 9 starts in Melsungen, which is not called the "Romantic half-timbered town on the Fulda" for nothing. The route continues south along the Fulda via Malsfeld and Morschen to Rotenburg an der Fulda. Numerous museums, refreshment stops and of course Rotenburg Castle invite you to linger. After refreshment, it continues via Ludwigsau to the stage destination Bad Hersfeld. Highlights: - Melsungen climatic health resort:...
#2 - Oberellenbach - Pommer - Homberg - Gensungen
4.0 (2)·Moderate·51.5 mi·Est. 20.5–22.5 hr
A varied bike tour in the Knuell Nature Park, Hesse. Moderate bike tour in the Knuell. Mainly leads on back roads with little traffic. The inclines are not too difficult either, a maximum of 10%. The route can be used all year round and is also very suitable for e-bikes. Highlights of the tour: - Hombergen - Melsungen
#3 - Adelshäuser Rundweg A4
4.0 (1)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
#4 - Melsungen - Spangenberg
3.7 (2)·Moderate·22.2 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Easy tour without trails; also accessible with a gravel bike. Gradients up to 16%.
#5 - Bärlauchrunde
4.0 (1)·Hard·39.1 mi·Est. 17–18.5 hr
Varied bike tour from Melsungen, Hesse. Ideal to drive from mid-March to mid-April when the wild garlic is growing. Since the tour does not include any difficult trails, it is also very suitable for gravel bikes or e-MTBs. Leads mainly on wider and easy to drive forest roads. Highlights of the tour: - Fulda - Reichenbach ruins - Reichenbach Limestone Mountains - Big stones - Spangenberg Castle - Globe (414 m)
#6 - Zum Grünen See
Easy·22.4 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Simple MTB route without single trails
#7 - Bilsteinrunde H
Easy·47.8 mi·Est. 20.5–22.5 hr
Technically simple MTB circuit to the Bilsteinhaus. With good visibility, optimal views to the Brocken, the Thüriger Forest and the Hess. Mountain country. Nice round to get in shape in the spring
#8 - Rund um Gudensberg
2.0 (1)·Easy·44.6 mi·Est. 17–18.5 hr
Hilly but light road bike circuit. Also suitable for e-bikes.
#9 - Fulda-Radweg Etappe 4: Melsungen - Hann. Münden
Moderate·40.3 mi·Est. 16–17.5 hr
Stage 4 of the Fulda cycle path. The last day's stage of the Fulda cycle path follows the Fulda from Melsungen to the third largest city in Hesse: Kassel. Karlsaue, Bugasee and Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe are just a few of the numerous sights. From Kassel it goes on through the Kaufunger Wald until you finally get to Hann. Münden, where the Fulda flows into the Werra. Highlights: - Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel - Weser source in Hann. Münden
#10 - Winterrunde Himmelsberg
Easy·30.1 mi·Est. 12–13 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest bike touring trail in Melsungen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Melsungen is Oberellenbach - Pommer - Homberg - Gensungen. This trail is estimated to be 51.5 mi long.

Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Melsungen?

Melsungen: With an ascent of 6,230 ft, Bilsteinrunde H has the most elevation gain of all of the bike touring trails in the area. The next highest ascent for bike touring trails is Oberellenbach - Pommer - Homberg - Gensungen with 5,305 ft of elevation gain.