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Cycle route · Bad Soden-Salmünster · Updated on 14 November 2026

Hessischer Radfernweg R3 (Teilstecke Salmünster - Fulda) cycle route

Hessischer Radfernweg R3 (Teilstecke Salmünster - Fulda) is a cycle route of 48.2 km from Bad Soden-Salmünster. Along the way you'll find 241 benches, 5 water fountains and refill points, 11 public toilets and 3 bike pumps.

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Hessischer Radfernweg R3 (Teilstecke Salmünster - Fulda)
Lauter'sches Schlösschen · after 16.1 km
Hessischer Radfernweg R3 (Teilstecke Salmünster - Fulda), photo 2
Hessischer Radfernweg R3 (Teilstecke Salmünster - Fulda), photo 3
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 48.2 km
  • ± 3:15 h
  • ↑ 297 m · ↓ 167 m
  • Moderate
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Bad Soden-Salmünster

    0 km

    At the start: bike pump.

  2. 4.3 km · 16 benches

    Public toilet

    4.3 km

  3. 4 km · 13 benches

    Museum Steinau and 1 more

    8.3 km

    Schloss Steinau, public toilet and water point

  4. 7.4 km · 25 benches

    Public toilet

    15.7 km

  5. 229 m · bench

    Public toilet and 2 water fountains and refill points

    15.9 km

  6. 154 m · bench

    Bergwinkelmuseum and 1 more

    16.1 km

    Lauter'sches Schlösschen

  7. 22.2 km · 39 benches

    Water point

    38.3 km

  8. 6.3 km · 11 benches

    Public toilet

    44.6 km

  9. 893 m · 36 benches

    Deutsches Feuerwehr-Museum

    45.5 km

    Bike pump

  10. 831 m · 14 benches

    Public toilet

    46.3 km

  11. 152 m · 7 benches

    Public toilet and bike pump

    46.5 km

  12. 347 m · 15 benches

    Dommuseum

    46.8 km

    Museum

  13. 178 m · 3 benches

    3 public toilets and water point

    47 km

  14. 272 m · 39 benches

    Public toilet

    47.3 km

  15. 869 m · 19 benches

    Finish

    48.2 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 28.7 kmBetween 15.9 km and 44.6 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

6 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

  • Museum Steinau
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    Museum · after 8.3 km

  • Schloss Steinau

    Attraction · after 8.3 km

  • Museum: Bergwinkelmuseum

    Museum · after 16.1 km

  • Lauter'sches Schlösschen

    Castle · after 16.1 km

  • Deutsches Feuerwehr-Museum

    Museum · after 45.5 km

  • Dommuseum

    Museum · after 46.8 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 297 m
Down
↓ 167 m
Highest point
374 m
Lowest point
150 m
  • 5-10% slope · 968 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

48.2 km in total
  • Track: 17.9 km
  • Street: 11.1 km
  • Road: 7.3 km
  • Cycle path: 5.5 km
  • Path: 4.2 km
  • Busy road: 1.9 km
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 225 m

Surfaces

48.2 km in total
  • Asphalt: 38.5 km
  • Paved: 6.9 km
  • Gravel: 1.7 km
  • Unknown: 875 m

About the cycle route Hessischer Radfernweg R3 (Teilstecke Salmünster - Fulda)

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Hessischer Radfernweg R3 (Teilstecke Salmünster - Fulda) is a cycle route of 48.2 km that starts in Bad Soden-Salmünster. It does not end where it starts. Along the way you pass Museum Steinau (after 8.3 km), Schloss Steinau (after 8.3 km) and Bergwinkelmuseum (after 16.1 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 297 m in total and descend 167 m. Allow ± 3:15 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is track (17.9 km), street (11.1 km) and road (7.3 km). Of the surface, 38.5 km asphalt and 6.9 km paved. For 875 m the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 241 benches, 5 water fountains and refill points, 11 public toilets and 3 bike pumps. You can fill your bottle after 8.3 km, after 15.9 km, after 38.3 km and after 47 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 28.7 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Dom St. SalvatorDom St. SalvatorAttraction · 112 m from the route
  2. 2Schloss FuldaSchloss FuldaCastle · 157 m from the route
  3. 3HuttenschloßHuttenschloßAttraction · 185 m from the route
  4. 4Altes RathausAltes RathausAttraction · 320 m from the route
  5. 5Vonderau MuseumVonderau MuseumMuseum · 415 m from the route
  6. 6Kinder-Akademie FuldaKinder-Akademie FuldaMuseum · 1.2 km from the route
  7. 7Bellinger WarteBellinger WarteViewpoint · 1.5 km from the route
  8. 8Eichenzeller SchlösschenEichenzeller SchlösschenCastle · 1.9 km from the route
  9. 9Seidenröther WarteSeidenröther WarteViewpoint · 2.5 km from the route
  10. 10Schloss FasanerieSchloss FasanerieCastle · 2.7 km from the route
  11. 11TeufelshöhleTeufelshöhleAttraction · 2.7 km from the route
  12. 12Burg BrandensteinBurg BrandensteinCastle · 3.3 km from the route
  13. 13Schloß RamholzSchloß RamholzCastle · 6.4 km from the route
  14. 14Schloss WächtersbachSchloss WächtersbachCastle · 6.6 km from the route
  15. 15Burgruine SteckelbergBurgruine SteckelbergAttraction · 6.9 km from the route
  16. 16Kleinstes HausKleinstes HausAttraction · 7 km from the route
  17. 17Schloss EisenhammerSchloss EisenhammerCastle · 7.1 km from the route
  18. 18Burgstall SpyelbergBurgstall SpyelbergCastle · 7.2 km from the route
  19. 19WartturmWartturmViewpoint · 7.4 km from the route
  20. 20GradierwerkGradierwerkAttraction · 7.5 km from the route
  21. 21Schloss BirsteinSchloss BirsteinCastle · 8.1 km from the route
  22. 22Wallfahrtskirche KleinheiligkreuzWallfahrtskirche KleinheiligkreuzAttraction · 9.1 km from the route
  23. 23Hungersteine/-pyramideHungersteine/-pyramideAttraction · 9.7 km from the route
  24. 24Schloss FreiensteinauSchloss FreiensteinauCastle · 9.9 km from the route
  25. 25MemorialMemorialMemorial · 10 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Hessischer Radfernweg R3 (Teilstecke Salmünster - Fulda)?

Hessischer Radfernweg R3 (Teilstecke Salmünster - Fulda) is 48.2 km long. Allow ± 3:15 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Bad Soden-Salmünster.

How hard is this route?

Moderate, with 297 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 11 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 28.7 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 5 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Museum Steinau, Schloss Steinau and Bergwinkelmuseum.

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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Bad Soden-Salmünster

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