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Edersee Bike Trail 3 (ER3) — Along the Eder and Wesebach Rivers and through the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
The highlights are clearly the center of Lake Eder, with the Eder Dam and the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park.
Tour starting point:
Parking Lot on the West Side of the Retaining Wall (Edertal-Hemfurth-Edersee)
Tour destination point:
Parking Lot on the West Side of the Retaining Wall (Edertal-Hemfurth-Edersee)
Properties:
Additional Information
www.edersee.comCategory
regionale RadtourLength
37.9 kmDuration
3:22 hElevation ascent
274 mElevation descent
274 mLowest point
189 mHighest point
446 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
Between Edertal-Hemfurth and Edertal-Bringhausen, the ER 3 winds through the surrounding countryside. In the Edertal valley, it follows the Eder Bike Trail, which is lined with stations along the Ederauen Nature Trail. The Eder is considered the cleanest river in Hesse. Gravel banks, rapids, and riparian forests evoke the scenery of wild river landscapes. Near Giflitz, the ER 3 leaves the Eder Bike Trail and follows the Wesetal Nature Trail all the way to Gellershausen.
The romantic Wesebach Valley is one of the most scenic areas in the Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park. Between Gellershausen and Bringhausen, the ER 3 crosses the national park, passing through Tannentriesch and by the Sauermilchplatz. Here, along the 27-kilometer-long Edersee, one of Central Europe’s largest contiguous beech forests is protected. The forests of the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, spanning some 7,500 hectares, offer unique nature experiences all year round.
Information
Equipment
General Cycling Equipment: Road-safe bicycle, bicycle helmet, daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable athletic shoes, cycling shoes if needed, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers, if necessary cycling jersey, cycling gloves if needed, air pump, bike tools, sun and rain protection, snacks and drinking water, water bottle and compatible holder, first-aid kit, pocket knife, cell phone, handlebar cell phone mount (if needed), headlamp and reflectors (if needed), maps E-bike: E-bike, spare battery, charger, bike helmet, daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable athletic shoes, cycling shoes if applicable, weather-appropriate and durable clothing using the layering principle, cycling jersey if applicable, cycling gloves if applicable, air pump, bike tools, sun and rain protection, snacks and drinking water, water bottle and compatible holder, first-aid kit, pocket knife, cell phone, cell phone mount for the handlebars (if applicable), headlamp and reflectors (if applicable), maps
Safety guidelines
The bike paths and routes run partly on paved, gravel, and/or field and forest trails. Very rarely, they also run along roads with little traffic. The bike paths and routes can be combined as desired (including with the ferries and the boat) and are signposted in both directions. There are also a few combined bike and pedestrian paths.
Author Tip
A break or stop at the Spicke Recreation Center in Edertal-Kleinern is worth it for the whole family.
Maps
Edersee Adventure Region - ISBN 9783866969160 (2nd edition, 2018) - mr-kartographie, Engineering Firm and Publishing House (1:25,000)
Edersee Hiking and Biking Map - ISBN 978-3-86973-192-6 (11th edition) - Kartographische Kommunale Verlagsgesellschaft mbH (1:25,000)
Hiking and Biking Map of Kellerwald-Edersee - ISBN 978-3-86973-189-6 - Kartographische Kommunale Verlagsgesellschaft mbH (1:33,000)
Public transit
Nearest bus stop(s): Edertal Aquapark & Edertal-Hemfurth Retaining Wall (East Side)
Line(s): 503, 515, AST 583.1 & 510, AST 583.2
NVV Service Hotline: 0800-939-0800
All connections, including AST taxi connections, can be viewed in detail via the NVV schedule information service — www.nvv.de/fahrplanauskunft
Tip for smartphone users: Download the “NVV Mobil” app from your app store before your trip!
How to get there
If traveling by car, we recommend taking Federal Highway B485. If coming from the north, take the L3383 toward Affoldern at the roundabout. If coming from the south, take the turnoff onto the L3086 toward Affoldern.
Parking
Parking on both sides of the retaining wall is subject to a fee. You can purchase a daily parking pass (cash). The parking ticket is then valid at all other paid parking locations in the municipality of Edertal and the city of Waldeck!