The regional Hessian cycle path Waldhessen R12, (not to be confused with the regional cycle route R12 "Chatttengau-Fulda-Radweg") leads from Hünfeld District of Fulda about Bad Hersfeld to Rotten in the Schwalm-Eder district. The route follows the Haune in the first section Haunetal cycle path, then from Bad Hersfeld the Fulda Fulda Cycle Path - R1. From Ludwigsau-Friedlos, the cycle path turns in a north-westerly direction into the Hessian highlands of the Knüllwald and leads back in a large loop to the Fulda in Altmorschen. There the regional cycle path meets the long-distance cycle path again Fulda cycle route R1.
Route profile
- Length: 64 kilometers
- Signposting: Well signposted with the uniform Waldhessen R12 bicycle logo.
- Slopes: No inclines between Hünfeld and Ludwigsau, then initially a slow increase. Between Beenhausen and Ersrode 1st strong ascent, then between Hausen and Licherode another mountain has to be overcome. Nice descent into the Fulda valley.
- Path condition: Partly paved bike paths on Haune and Fulda, side roads, dirt roads in the remaining sections.
- Traffic load: A little more traffic is to be expected on the country roads in Knüll.
- Suitable bike: Mountain gears required for the Beenhausen - Ersrode - Licherode sections
- Family suitability: The mountainous section is less suitable for families, also because of the higher traffic load.
- Inline suitability only partially suitable on Haune and Fulda
background
preparation
getting there
Public transportation
The sections at Haune and Fulda are very easy to reach with the regional train. The route is served by the Cantusbahn (R7 and R5), routes Fulda - Kassel or Fulda - Göttingen, bicycles can be taken free of charge (information without guarantee!). Melsungen (14 km northwest of Altmorschen) can be reached from Kassel with the Regiotram RT5
By bicycle
Approach via the Haunetal cycle path to Hünfeld, or via the R1 (Fulda cycle path) to Bad Hersfeld or Altmorschen
In the street
Via the A7 exit Hünfeld, Via the A4 exit Bad Hersfeld. From the north via the A7 e.g. exit Melsungen and B83
Route description with sights
Hünfeld - Bad Hersfeld: 30 km
The section corresponds to the course of the Haunetal cycle path, in the section Hünfeld - Burghaun, near Rhina / Neukirchen and near Odensachsen there are two mobile variants each.
Bad Hersfeld - Ludwigsau-Friedlos - Tann - Beenhausen: 17 km
The cycle path leaves the Fulda valley in Friedlos. It goes slowly uphill through the valley of the Rohrbach, mostly on dirt roads or the country road. Car traffic is to be expected here.
Beenhausen - Ersrode: 5 km
Branch from the L3254 to the L3253 about 2.5 km behind Beenhausen. Then the crest of 437 m above sea level has to be overcome. After that, it first descends steeply to Ershausen
Ersrode - Hausen - Licherode: 6.5 km
After Ersrode it goes further down to the small settlement Hausen. Don't miss the junction to the right! Then the second ascent follows over the hilltop to Licherode.
Licherode - Wichte - Altmorschen: 7.5 km
Departure to the Fulda valley. In Altmorschen there is a connection to the Fulda - Kassel regional train. Haydau Monastery, the former Cistercian monastery in Altmorschen, today used for exhibitions, seminars and events.
Other places to stay
security
trips
On the R1 along the Fulda Fulda cycle route R1, on the Hess. Long-distance cycle route R5 (North Hesse route Eder-Fulda-Werra), or the regional cycle route R18 "Beisetal"
