Fulda Cycle
helge 21st June 2011
Cycling along the Fulda River - Major cities and beautiful nature
On the Fulda cycle of the country experienced travelers with interesting tourist destinations from a completely different perspective: The journey begins in Gersfeld, the good 40 minutes away from Fulda and is easily accessible. Here is the source of the river Fulda, the Rhön. Surrounded by green trees and refreshing rivers that meander through the hills, the bike takes its beginning. The bikes can be rented from the hotel, which also provides free parking available. A shuttle service takes travelers up the mountain with a good 950 meters altitude. The route of the first day on the Fulda bike path is 42 kilometers and takes in the sights with studded city of Fulda. Above all, the famous Baroque district can beat the tourist heart. Once immersed in the past and think about how people lived some 300 years ago here. Between Fulda Cathedral and various churches and monasteries can be completely switched off from everyday life and indulge in the soothing atmosphere of the centuries-old buildings.
With 55 kilometers to reach the next stage of Bad Hersfeld and ride it through the scenic Vogelsbergkreis. Here you pass through the castle town of Schlitz, the ninth since the Century castle and a circle is ready to hold with five excellent specimens for travelers: Seeburg, castle bay, hind Castle, Castle and the front Ottoburg. Next to the bike path goes to the sights of Fulda, Bad Hersfeld. Here you can visit (ie the period from mid June to early August) with good planning of the festival holidays. The abbey ruins are there exciting plays and musicals to see.
Bad Hersfeld, continue along the bike path in Fulda with a 53 kilometer stage further Melsungen. The architectural specialties also take its course: the romantic Rotenburg with his famous half-timbered houses and a Renaissance castle adorns the closest Talpassage of Fulda. On the Fulda bike path on the way to be mean to be at the mercy of a scenic delight. Fortunately, there are many ways to insert a quick break and explore the surrounding area.
The last stage of the cycle Fulda has again within itself: a length of 56 kilometers, the route of Kassel and is thus a tourist highlight of this trip. Kassel, a city of art and architecture: Whether Wilhelmshöhe Palace, the numerous half-timbered houses of the old town, the churches or the Fuldaaue - value of each of these places is a historic visit. It continues in Hann Munden with the buildings of the Weser Renaissance and get back to nature: the confluence of two rivers to a third party in Weserdurchbruchstal.