Hessian long-distance cycle route R5
- 61: 56 pm
- 238,65 km
- 2.122 m
- 2.524 m
- 158 m
- 645 m
- 487 m
- Started: 34508 Willingen (Upland)
- Destination: 37281 Wanfried
Along the R5, you'll cycle through the northern Hessian mountains, through romantic forests and the tranquil river valleys of the Eder, Fulda, and Werra. The route runs along the shores of Lake Eder, Germany's third-largest reservoir with a capacity of 200 million cubic meters of water. Enjoy a stop in one of the beautiful half-timbered towns with their well-preserved medieval town centers and picturesque half-timbered houses.
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Directions
The Hessian long-distance cycle route R5 leads through northern Hesse from Willingen (Upland) to Wanfried in the Werra-Meißner district.
The route starts in WillingenFrom the hills of the Upland, Hesse's only Hanseatic city Korbach, further to Germany's third largest reservoir, the Edersee, and a bit along the Eder to the spa town Bad WildungenThe route then continues via Bad Zwesten and Borken to Homberg (Efze), Rotenburg an der Fulda, Sonta, Eschwege and finally to Wanfried.
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refreshment possibility
Culturally interesting
Equipment
We recommend functional, weather-appropriate cycling clothing, backpack food, sufficient fluids (water, tea), an air pump, a repair kit and a multi-tool.
Arrival & Parking
By car via the B251 to Willingen (Upland
Free parking at the visitor center, Am Hagen 10, 34508 Willingen (Upland) or at the valley station of the Ettelsberg cable car, Zur Hoppecke 5, 34508 Willingen (Upland)
Bus/train to train station Willingen
More information / links
Map
Cycling Adventure Park Diemelsee & Bike World Willingen, Scale 1:38.000, mr-kartographie, Gotha, ISBN 978-3-86636-937-5
author
Andrew Kesper
License (master data)
Tourist information Willingen
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