Ederseebahn cycle path - On the tracks of the old Ederseebahn railroad

The Hanseatic town of Korbach, the town of Waldeck and the municipality of Edertal invite you to take a tour along one of Hessen's most spectacular cycle paths. Discover the Waldeck region on the former route of the Ederseebahn, which once connected the Ruhrgebiet and Amsterdam with the spa town of Bad Wildungen.

The cycle path is asphalted throughout and has a maximum gradient of two percent, making it easy for all cyclists. cyclists. Refreshment stops along the way offer refreshments and rest if you do want to take a break. Along the way, many relics bear witness to the railroad past: picturesque bridges, old railroad stations, two tunnels and, above all, the 28 meters high and 180 meters long viaduct in Waldeck-Selbach, a highlight of the tour. of the tour.

The start of the Ederseebahn cycle path is on the southern outskirts of Korbach. outskirts of Korbach. There are good parking and rest facilities here (also for motorhomes), an inner tube machine, a repair station and information boards with information about information about the town of Korbach and the cycle paths around the town. A restored historic locomotive and old signaling equipment are reminders of the old railroad line.

General bike: Roadworthy bike, bike helmet, day bike backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, cycling shoes if necessary, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in multiple layers, cycling jersey if necessary, cycling gloves if necessary, air pump, bicycle tools, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, drinking bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, cell phone, cell phone holder for the handlebars if necessary, headlamp and reflectors if necessary, maps.
E-bike: replaceable battery if necessary, charger, bike helmet, day bike rucksack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, cycling shoes if necessary, weather-adapted and hard-wearing clothing in multiple layers, cycling jersey if necessary, cycling gloves if necessary, air pump, cycling shoes if necessary. Bike gloves, air pump, bike tools, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, water bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, cell phone, cell phone holder for the handlebars if necessary, headlamp and reflectors if necessary, maps.

A loop from Korbach (possibly by train) via Edertal-Buhlen, continuing west on the Eder cycle path to Herzhausen, from here a short train ride back to Korbach, makes this a great, low gradient day and round trip!

Accessible by train and bus
Bus stop/train station Korbach Süd
RB/RE 97 Marburg-Frankenberg-Korbach-Willingen-Brilon
BUS 501, 501.1, 504, 510
various AST lines (call and collect cab)
Korbach Am Fischerweg stop
BUS 510

We recommend traveling to Korbach by road via the main roads
B251 and B252 federal highways. The start of the cycle path begins at about
level with the road "Wildunger Landstraße" no. 22.