Churches along the Eder Cycle Path
- 9: 30 pm
- 108,70 km
- 738 m
- 738 m
- 180 m
- 401 m
- 221 m
- Start: Parking and Infopoint Affoldern - Hemfurther Str. 14 - Edertal-Affoldern
- Destination: Parking and Infopoint Affoldern - Hemfurther Str. 14 - Edertal-Affoldern
The first church cycle path in the Evangelical Church of Kurhessen-Waldeck has been connecting fourteen churches in the Eder church district since May 2018 over a total distance of approx. 110 km. It goes around the Edersee and then goes from the dam in an easterly direction along the Eder to Mandern. By equipping the churches with a multimedia, barrier-free information system, visitors can immerse themselves in the history of the church and the respective location, listen to devotions and pieces of music, solve puzzles or receive tips on how to continue their journey. “Kirchenam Eder-Radweg” is the first multimedia-equipped cycle path in Europe.
We wish everyone on the road great experiences, lots of fun exploring the churches and a safe journey with wonderful views of the beautiful nature.
The Evangelical churches of Affoldern, Anraff, Basdorf, Bergheim, Bringhausen, Giflitz, Kirchlotheim, Mandern, Nieder-Werbe, Scheid, Vöhl, Waldeck, Wega and Wellen are happy.
Funded by the European Union and the state of Hesse
Multimedia information system
The multimedia information system - consisting of a terminal tablet in a body with a loudspeaker system - creates a connecting element in these churches.
Visitors receive a wide range of information and suggestions in a modern and up-to-date way. By touching the screen, texts, images, audio messages (e.g. organ music) and videos are presented.
The innovative thing about this project is raising awareness of the church treasures in the region. The aim here is not to produce new things, but rather to shed light on the “well-known” with a new, modern medium (tablet information system) and to make it interesting and (newly) accessible to a larger public.
Technical implementation of the information system:
3H Media Works, www.3h-mediaworks.de
Design & development of the user interface of the information system:
Wolfgang Fricke, www.herrnfrickesbuero.de
Good to know
Path surfaces
- Street (43%)Asphalt (8%)gravel (35%)Way (5%)Path (8%)
Best Season
- suitabledepending on the weather
Directions
The cycle route begins and ends at the car park by Lake Affoldern. Ample free parking is available there. Of course, you can also start from any point along the cycle route.
The approximately 110 km cycle route is completely circled including all 14 churches. The Edersee is completely bypassed and a striking section of the Eder cycle path is followed. The marker is blue on the main route. On the access and return routes the color changes to magenta up to the respective church. Due to the isolated access and return routes, some sections of the route are sometimes used twice. Overall, however, this only affects a small part of the cycle route, so that the landscape around the Edersee, in addition to the churches, offers enough variety.
The cycle route can be explored with an e-bike within 1-2 days/stages. 3-4 stages are recommended with a touring bike. Accommodation options are available, for example, in Vöhl, Asel, Nieder-Werbe, Waldeck, Hemfurth, Bringhausen, Harbshausen and other places.
Interesting variations or shortcuts result from the integration of the ferries* in Asel / Asel-Süd, Scheid / Rehbach or also by ship*. If the climb to Waldeck is too strenuous for you, you can easily take the Waldecker Bergbahn*, including a bike, up to Waldeck Castle and church; a descent from the opposite direction is also possible.*Depending on the season.
KM distances (approx. values)
- km 0
Affoldern / tourist information / parking lot - km 0,9
Affoldern / Church - km 8,6
Waldeck / Church / Tourist Information - km 16,6
Low advertising / church - km 20,8
Scheid / Church / Ferry - km 26,1
Basdorf / Church - km 31,3
Vöhl / Church - km 43
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park Center - km 44
Kirchlotheim / Church - km 62,6
Bringhausen / Church - km 72,4
Edersee / Barrier Wall / Tourist Information - km 76,2
Affoldern / Tourist Information - km 77,1
Affoldern / Church - km 82
Giflitz / Church - km 84,1
Bergheim / Church - km 87,5
Anraff / Church - km 92
Waves / Church - km 93,7
Vega / Church - km 95,8
Mandern / Church - km 110
Affoldern / tourist information / parking lot
- km 0
Tour features
Accessibility
refreshment possibility
Family Friendly
Culturally interesting
Flatly
Equipment
General bicycle: Road-safe bicycle, bicycle helmet, day cycling backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, if necessary cycling shoes, weather-adapted and durable clothing in a multi-layer principle, if necessary cycling jersey, if necessary cycling gloves, air pump, bicycle tools, Sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, drinking bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, if necessary mobile phone holder for the handlebars, if necessary headlamp and reflectors, maps E-Bike: E-Bike, replaceable battery, Charger, bicycle helmet, daily cycling backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, if necessary cycling shoes, weather-adapted and durable clothing in a multi-layer principle, if necessary cycling jersey, if necessary cycling gloves, air pump, bicycle tools, sun and rain protection , provisions and drinking water, drinking bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, cell phone, if necessary cell phone holder for the handlebars, if necessary headlamp and reflectors, maps
Arrival & Parking
- How to find us
Due to its central location in Germany, the Edersee region is easily accessible from all directions. A widely signposted guidance system shows you the right way to the Edersee on the access roads. There are a number of designated parking spaces for buses and cars in the immediate vicinity of the lake.
ParkingThere is plenty of free parking at the parking lot at Affolderner See (Hemfurther Str.14/Edertal-Affoldern).
There are usually free parking spaces in the districts around the churches.
Public transportationFrom the Ruhr area
Every two hours with a change in Bestwig or Brilon-Wald to the R42 line, for example to the Vöhl-Herzhausen national park station.From the Rhine-Main area
Every two hours with a change in Marburg to the R42 line, for example to the Vöhl-Herzhausen national park station.From the direction of Kassel
Every two hours with the line R39 e.g. from Kassel-Hbf. or Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Bad Wildungen.From the train stations there are options for onward travel by bus and AST (shared call taxi) to the region's excursion destinations.
Further information - www.nvv.de
More information / links
Opening hours:
Almost all churches are open from Easter to October from 9.00:19 a.m. to 00:XNUMX p.m.
In Bergheim and Giflitz you will find a note in the display case at the church where you can get the church key. The Holiday Church on Scheid (Church in the Green) is often open on weekends and during the holiday season. Call: +49 (0)172-5610175.
Alternative view of the Edersee region tour portal:
touren.edersee.com/de/tour/25901221Our tip
Ferries run between Asel (Aselstein) and Asel-Süd and between the Scheid peninsula and Rehbach, for a special variant of the route.
safety instructions
The cycle paths/routes sometimes alternate between asphalted, gravel and/or field/forest paths. Very rare, even on roads with little traffic. The cycle paths/routes can be combined as desired (including ferries and ships) and are signposted on both sides. There are also a few combined cycle and pedestrian paths.
Map
Erlebnisregion Edersee - ISBN 9783866969160 (2nd edition 2018) - mr-kartographie, engineering office and publisher (1:25.000)
Hiking and cycling map Edersee - ISBN 978-3-86973-192-6 (11th edition) - Cartographic Municipal Publishing Company mbH (1:25.000)
Hiking and cycling map Kellerwald-Edersee - ISBN 978-3-86973-189-6 - Kartografie Kommunale Verlagsgesellschaft mbH (1:33.000)
author
Karuna Eckel
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Karuna Eckel
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