Ederseebahn-Radweg - In the footsteps of the old Edersee Railway

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26.10 km long

Difficulty: easy

Condition: very easy

Great panorama

regional bike tour

Cycling tour

Radknoten Korbach mit Lok — CC-BY-SA | Stadt Korbach

Infotafel Radknoten Korbach — CC-BY-SA | Stadt Korbach

Ederseebahn-Radweg — CC-BY-SA | Stadt Korbach

2:01 h
26.10 km
107 m
249 m
241 m
389 m
148 m
Start: Parking lot bike hub Korbach
Destination: Parking lot "Am Michelskopf" in Edertal-Buhlen

The Ederseebahn cycle path is the attraction for cyclists in the Waldecker Land region. From the Hanseatic town of Korbach to Buhlen on Lake Edersee or the other way around, this family-friendly former railroad route leads.

The Hanseatic city of Korbach, the town of Waldeck and the municipality of Edertal invite you to a tour on one of the most spectacular bike paths in Hesse. Discover the Waldecker Land on the former route of the Ederseebahn, which once connected the Ruhr area or Amsterdam with the spa town of Bad Wildungen.

The asphalted cycle path is suitable for all cyclists with a maximum gradient of two percent. Refreshment stops along the way offer recreation, if nevertheless once a break is desired.

Along the way, many a relic bears witness to the railroad's past: picturesque bridges, old train stations, two tunnels and, above all, the 28-meter-high and 180 meters long viaduct in Waldeck-Selbach, a highlight of the tour.

The entrance to the Ederseebahn cycle path is on the southern outskirts of Korbach. Here there are good parking and rest facilities (also for motor homes), a repair station as well as information boards with information about the city of Korbach and the bike paths around the city. A restored historic locomotive and old signaling equipment are reminders of the old railroad line.

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Asphalt

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

The average gradient of the entire route is only 2%, making it ideal not only for families with children. In addition to the two endpoints of the trail, there are other entry points, such as the adjacent villages or designated parking areas. Round off your trip with a visit to the historic old town of Korbach, with its attractive pedestrian zone, or make a detour to one of the picturesque villages along the route. Those who have completed the entire distance can refresh themselves with a cool swim in the Edersee!

Equipment

General Bicycle: Safe bicycle, bicycle helmet, day cycling backpack (approximately 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, if necessary cycling shoes, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers, if necessary cycling jersey, if necessary cycling gloves, bicycle pump, bicycle tool kit, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, water bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, if necessary mobile phone holder for the handlebars, if necessary headlamp and reflectors, maps. E-Bike: Optional spare battery, charger, bicycle helmet, day cycling backpack (approximately 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, if necessary cycling shoes, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers, if necessary cycling jersey, if necessary cycling gloves, bicycle pump, bicycle tool kit, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, water bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, if necessary mobile phone holder for the handlebars, if necessary headlamp and reflectors, maps.

Directions & Parking facilities

The journey by road to Korbach is recommended via the federal roads B251 and B252. The start of the cycle path begins at about height of the street "Wildunger Landstraße" No. 22.

reachable by train and bus Nearest bus stop: Korbach Süd Lines: 501, 504, 510, 501.1, 510.1, AST 581.11, AST 580.2, AST 581.1, AST 581.3, AST 581.4, AST 581.5, AST 581.6, AST 581.7, AST 581.8, AST 581.9, partly SEV

Documents

Ederseebahn-Radweg 2019.pdf

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Korbach-Information

Organization

Regionalmanagement Nordhessen GmbH

34117 Kassel

urlaub@grimmheimat.de

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Korbach-Information

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

A loop from Korbach via Edertal-Buhlen, continuing on the Eder-Radweg towards the west, to Herzhausen (a short train ride back to Korbach) makes for a great, low-gradient day trip and round tour!

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