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Cycle route · Bad Neustadt an der Saale · Updated on 14 November 2026

Hochrhönradweg cycle route

Hochrhönradweg is a cycle route of 79.1 km from Bad Neustadt an der Saale. Along the way you'll find 75 benches, 1 public toilet and 1 bike pump.

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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.

  • 79.1 km
  • ± 5:15 h
  • ↑ 1,060 m · ↓ 1,002 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • Regional route
  1. Start in Bad Neustadt an der Saale

    0 km
  2. 38 km · 25 benches

    Public toilet

    38 km
  3. 4.2 km · 5 benches

    Bike pump

    42.1 km
  4. 37 km · 45 benches

    Finish

    79.1 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 41.2 kmBetween 38 km and 79.1 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

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

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 1,060 m
Down
↓ 1,002 m
Highest point
837 m
Lowest point
231 m
  • 5-10% slope · 12.3 km
  • 10-15% slope · 795 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

79.1 km in total
  • Track: 28.1 km
  • Road: 25.1 km
  • Street: 10.1 km
  • Busy road: 9.3 km
  • Path: 6 km
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 400 m
  • Cycle path: 25 m

Surfaces

79.1 km in total
  • Asphalt: 69.3 km
  • Gravel: 5.2 km
  • Paved: 1.4 km
  • Unknown: 3.1 km

About the cycle route Hochrhönradweg

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

Where do you cycle?

Hochrhönradweg is a cycle route of 79.1 km that starts in Bad Neustadt an der Saale. It does not end where it starts. You start in Bad Neustadt an der Saale and finish in Fulda.

How hard is the route?

You climb 1,060 m in total and descend 1,002 m. Allow ± 5:15 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is track (28.1 km), road (25.1 km) and street (10.1 km). Of the surface, 69.3 km asphalt and 5.2 km gravel. For 3.1 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 75 benches, 1 public toilet and 1 bike pump. The longest stretch without a toilet is 41.2 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 · 1.2 km from the route
  2. 2TeufelsteinTeufelsteinViewpoint · 210 m from the route
  3. 3WeiherbergWeiherbergViewpoint · 333 m from the route
  4. 4Schwarzes MoorSchwarzes MoorAttraction · 499 m from the route
  5. 5KreuzigungsgruppeKreuzigungsgruppeAttraction · 580 m from the route
  6. 6SalzburgSalzburgAttraction · 644 m from the route
  7. 7Kinder-Akademie FuldaKinder-Akademie FuldaMuseum · 727 m from the route
  8. 8Vonderau MuseumVonderau MuseumMuseum · 789 m from the route
  9. 9Schloss FuldaSchloss FuldaCastle · 825 m from the route
  10. 10Altes RathausAltes RathausAttraction · 854 m from the route
  11. 11DommuseumDommuseumMuseum · 1.2 km from the route
  12. 12Deutsches Feuerwehr-MuseumDeutsches Feuerwehr-MuseumMuseum · 2 km from the route
  13. 13Noahs SegelNoahs SegelObservation tower · 2.1 km from the route
  14. 14FliegerdenkmalFliegerdenkmalMemorial · 3.1 km from the route
  15. 15Deutsches Segelflugmuseum mit Modellflug WasserkuppeDeutsches Segelflugmuseum mit Modellflug WasserkuppeMuseum · 3.1 km from the route
  16. 16MemorialMemorialMemorial · 3.3 km from the route
  17. 17PfundsmuseumPfundsmuseumMuseum · 3.5 km from the route
  18. 18Ostheimer WarteOstheimer WarteObservation tower · 3.8 km from the route
  19. 19Ruine EbersburgRuine EbersburgAttraction · 3.8 km from the route
  20. 20Ruine AuersburgRuine AuersburgCastle · 3.8 km from the route
  21. 21Schloss FasanerieSchloss FasanerieCastle · 4 km from the route
  22. 22RhönmuseumRhönmuseumMuseum · 5.2 km from the route
  23. 23Hermann-Lietz-Schule Schloss BiebersteinHermann-Lietz-Schule Schloss BiebersteinCastle · 5.4 km from the route
  24. 24Eichenzeller SchlösschenEichenzeller SchlösschenCastle · 5.5 km from the route
  25. 25Fränkisches Freilandmuseum FladungenFränkisches Freilandmuseum FladungenMuseum · 5.6 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Hochrhönradweg?

Hochrhönradweg is 79.1 km long. Allow ± 5:15 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route runs from Bad Neustadt an der Saale to Fulda.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Bad Neustadt an der Saale.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 1,060 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 1 public toilet within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 41.2 km.

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.

Starting point

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