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Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Philippsthal

K+S Mining Tower – View of Vacha loop from Philippsthal (Werra)

Easy

4.6

(32)

65

riders

K+S Mining Tower – View of Vacha loop from Philippsthal (Werra)

00:50

13.0km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.53 km

K+S Mining Tower

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This is where the wise gold is brought out of the earth.

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5.69 km

It's worth a stop! Information boards on both sides of the bridge tell the rich history of both towns. A detour to the historic town center is definitely worthwhile. I …

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5.71 km

Building of the former Hoßfeld printing works. The property was expanded in 1924 with an extension beyond the Hessian state border to Thuringia, so the border went right through the …

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5.72 km

View of Vacha

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Vacha is mentioned in history books as early as the beginning of the 12th century. In the middle of the 13th century, Vacha was fortified and surrounded by a city wall.

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8.61 km

Overburden storage from the Philippstahl salt mine (Werra)

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9.44 km

Relic from potash mining

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10.2 km

This cycle path leads directly along the Werra on the Werra cycle path between Philippsthal and Harnrode. The cycle path is easy to ride and offers many beautiful views, e.g. of the Kaliberge.

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12.0 km

Bridge Over the Werra

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.73 km

2.29 km

1.63 km

1.43 km

1.13 km

783 m

Surfaces

6.17 km

3.76 km

2.27 km

759 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 21 October

12°C

6°C

46 %

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