Outdoor PitstopCycle route · Alheim · Updated on 14 November 2026
Waldhessen R18.3 cycle route
Waldhessen R18.3 is a cycle route of 3.6 km from Alheim. Along the way you'll find 2 benches.
The route step by step
From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.
- 3.6 km
- ± 15 min
- ↑ 87 m · ↓ 5 m
- Easy
- From A to B
- Regional route
Start in Alheim
0 km3.6 km · 2 benches
Finish
3.6 km
No public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.
The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.
Elevation and terrain
- Up
- ↑ 87 m
- Down
- ↓ 5 m
- Highest point
- 276 m
- Lowest point
- 182 m
- 5-10% slope · 507 m
Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.
produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved
Way types
3.6 km in total- Busy road: 1.6 km
- Track: 1.5 km
- Street: 470 m
Surfaces
3.6 km in total- Asphalt: 2.8 km
- Unknown: 795 m
About the cycle route Waldhessen R18.3
Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.
Where do you cycle?
Waldhessen R18.3 is a cycle route of 3.6 km that starts in Alheim. It does not end where it starts. You start in Baumbach and finish in Sterkelshausen.
How hard is the route?
You climb 87 m in total and descend 5 m. Allow ± 15 min, without breaks. The level is easy.
What roads do you cycle on?
The longest part is busy road (1.6 km), track (1.5 km) and street (470 m). Of the surface, 2.8 km asphalt. For 795 m the surface is not known.
Pitstops along the way
Within 100 metres of the route there are 2 benches. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.
Cycle routes nearby
6- Hessischer Radfernweg R5Hard · From A to B243 km
- Waldhessen R18Hard · From A to B65.6 km
- Fulda-RadwegHard · From A to B248.7 km
- [D9] Weser-Romantische Straße Teil 4Hard · From A to B138.6 km
- Radweg Deutsche Einheit - Abschnitt 2Hard · From A to B241.4 km
- [D9] Weser-Romantische Straße Teil 5Hard · From A to B100.1 km
Sights nearby
Within 10 km of the route, best known first.
- 1
Schloß LudwigseckCastle · 3.3 km from the route - 2
Alheimer TurmViewpoint · 3.6 km from the route - 3
Rodenburg (Alter Turm)Ruins · 4.2 km from the route - 4
Archaeological siteArchaeological site · 4.7 km from the route - 5
Landgräfliches SchlossCastle · 4.9 km from the route - 6
Lebendiges Bienenmuseum KnüllwaldMuseum · 9.4 km from the route - 7
Schloss RittershainCastle · 9.4 km from the route - 8
Observation towerObservation tower · 4.2 km from the route - 9Observation towerObservation tower · 4.8 km from the route
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Waldhessen R18.3?
Waldhessen R18.3 is 3.6 km long. Allow ± 15 min of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.
Is this route a circular ride?
No, the route runs from Baumbach to Sterkelshausen.
Where does this route start?
The route starts in Alheim.
How hard is this route?
Easy, with 87 m of climbing.
Are there toilets along this route?
No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.
Can you fill up with water along this route?
No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.
Can I download this route as a GPX file?
Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.
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