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Churches on the Eder cycle path
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Kirche Kirchlotheim am Radweg: Kirchen am Eder-RadwegPhoto: Karuna Eckel, CC0, Eder-Radweg
Fourteen churches around the Edersee and along the Eder cycle path invite you to a special and innovative exploration with barrier-free information systems.
The first church cycle route in the Protestant Church of Kurhessen-Waldeck has connected since May 2018 fourteen churches of the Eder church district over a total distance of about 110 km. It runs once around the Edersee and then along the Eder river eastwards from the dam to Mandern. By equipping the churches with a multimedia, barrier-free info system, visitors can immerse themselves in the history of the church and the respective place, listen to devotions and music pieces, solve puzzles or get tips for the onward journey. “Churches on the Eder cycle path” is the first multimedia-equipped cycle path in Europe.
We wish all those on the way great experiences, much joy exploring the churches, and a good ride with wonderful views of the beautiful nature.
The Protestant churches Affoldern, Anraff, Basdorf, Bergheim, Bringhausen, Giflitz, Kirchlotheim, Mandern, Nieder-Werbe, Scheid, Vöhl, Waldeck, Wega, and Wellen look forward to welcoming you.
Funded by the European Union and the state of Hesse
Multimedia info system
With the multimedia information system - consisting of a terminal tablet in a housing with a loudspeaker system - a connecting element is created in these churches.
In a modern and up-to-date way, visitors receive various information and suggestions. By touching the screen, texts, images, audio messages (e.g., organ music) and videos are presented.
The innovation of this project is raising awareness for the church treasures in the region. It is not about producing new things, but about highlighting the “well-known” with a new, modern medium (tablet information system) and making it interesting and (newly) accessible to a wider public.
Technical implementation of the info system:
3H-Media-works, www.3h-mediaworks.de
Design & development of the user interface of the info system:
Wolfgang Fricke, www.herrnfrickesbuero.de
Author’s recommendation
Ferries operate between Asel (Aselstein) and Asel-South and between the Scheid peninsula and Rehbach, providing a special variant of the route.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Das Tolle Haus am EderseeKirche am See auf Scheid
Liegewiese Scheid
Getränkestation "Alte Schmiede" Basdorf
Maislabyrinth am Edersee
WildtierPark Edersee
Die Edertalsperre – ein Gigant aus der Kaiserzeit
Safety information
The bike paths/routes partly alternate between paved, gravel, and/or field/forest paths. Very rarely also on little-used roads. The bike paths/routes can be combined as you like (also with the ferries and the ship) and are signposted in both directions. There are also occasional combined bike and pedestrian paths.
Tips and suggestions
Opening times:
Almost all churches are open from Easter to October from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
In Bergheim and Giflitz you will find in the display case at the church information on where to obtain the church key. The holiday church in Scheid (church in the green) is often open on weekends and during the holiday season. Call: +49 (0)172-5610175.
Alternative view via the tour portal of the Edersee region:
touren.edersee.com/de/tour/25901221
Roadbook
The cycling route begins and ends at the parking lot at Affolderner Lake. There are plenty of free parking spaces available here. Of course, you can also start the cycling route from any point along the way.
The cycling route covers about 110 km, making a full loop including all 14 churches. The route circles the Edersee completely and follows a distinctive section of the Eder cycle path. The main route is marked in blue. On the access and return routes, the color changes to magenta leading to the respective church. Due to the occasional access and return routes, some sections are ridden twice. Overall, this only affects a small part of the cycling route, ensuring that the landscape around the Edersee, besides the churches, offers plenty of variety.
The route can be explored with an e-bike in 1-2 days/stages. With a touring bike, 3-4 stages are recommended. Overnight accommodation is available for example in Vöhl, Asel, Nieder-Werbe, Waldeck, Hemfurth, Bringhausen, Harbshausen, and other places.
Interesting variations or shortcuts arise through the inclusion of the ferries* in Asel / Asel-South, Scheid / Rehbach, or also by boat*. Anyone who finds the climb to Waldeck too strenuous can comfortably take the Waldecker mountain railway* including the bike up to Waldeck Castle and church; a downhill ride from the opposite direction is also possible.
*Season dependent.
KM Distances (approximate values)
- km 0
Affoldern / Tourist Info / Parking lot - km 0.9
Affoldern / Church - km 8.6
Waldeck / Church / Tourist Info - km 16.6
Nieder-Werbe / Church - km 20.8
Scheid / Church / Ferry - km 26.1
Basdorf / Church - km 31.3
Vöhl / Church - km 43
National Park Center Kellerwald-Edersee - km 44
Kirchlotheim / Church - km 62.6
Bringhausen / Church - km 72.4
Edersee / Dam / Tourist Info - km 76.2
Affoldern / Tourist Info - km 77.1
Affoldern / Church - km 82
Giflitz / Church - km 84.1
Bergheim / Church - km 87.5
Anraff / Church - km 92
Wellen / Church - km 93.7
Wega / Church - km 95.8
Mandern / Church - km 110
Affoldern / Tourist Info / Parking lot
Eder-Draisine
Evangelische Kirche Affoldern
Schloss Waldeck
Bürger- und Tourismusbüro Nationalparkstadt Waldeck
Best of Wandern - Testcenter in der Region Edersee
Evangelische Stadtkirche Waldeck
Gut Vornhagen
Dorfstelle Alt-Berich
Sperrmauermodell
Bericher Hütte
Evangelische Kirche Nieder-Werbe
Alte Bringhäuser Brücke
Kirche am See auf Scheid
Liegewiese Scheid
Evangelische Kirche Basdorf
Getränkestation "Alte Schmiede" Basdorf
Maislabyrinth am Edersee
Evangelisch-lutherische Martinskirche Vöhl
Dorfstelle Alt-Asel
Aseler Fähre - Seite Asel
Herzhausen National Park Station
Herzhausen - Edersee - Seggenried
NationalparkZentrum Kellerwald
Evangelische Kirche Kirchlotheim
Aseler Brücke
Aseler Fähre - Seite Asel-Süd
Liegewiese Asel-Süd
Rastmöglichkeit direkt am Edersee
Banfe-Teich
Evangelische Kirche Bringhausen
Dorfstelle Alt-Bringhausen
Liebesinsel
Friedhof Alt-Bringhausen
Rastmöglichkeit mit Ausblick
Kletterwald am Edersee
WildtierPark Edersee
Die Edertalsperre – ein Gigant aus der Kaiserzeit
Besucherzentrum Edersee
Standseilbahn zum Peterskopf
Evangelische Kirche Giflitz
Evangelische Martinskirche Bergheim
Evangelische Kirche Anraff
Evangelische Kirche Wellen
Evangelische Kirche Wega
Evangelische Katharinenkirche Mandern
Wanderparkplatz Affoldener See
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From the Ruhr area
Two hours with transfer in Bestwig or Brilon-Wald to line R42 e.g. to the National Park station Vöhl-Herzhausen.
From the Rhine-Main area
Two hours with transfer in Marburg to line R42, e.g. to the National Park station Vöhl-Herzhausen.
From Kassel direction
Two hours with line R39 e.g. from Kassel main station or Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Bad Wildungen.
From the train stations, there are onward travel options by bus and AST (call-collect taxi) to the region's excursion destinations.
Further information - www.nvv.de
Directions
Due to the central location in Germany, the Edersee region is easily accessible from all directions. A widely signposted guidance system already points the right way to the Edersee on the access roads. In the immediate vicinity of the lake, there are numerous designated parking spaces for buses and cars.
Parking
There are plenty of free parking spaces at the parking lot at Affolderner Lake (Hemfurther Str.14/Edertal-Affoldern).
In the districts around the churches, free parking spaces are usually also available.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Experience Region Edersee - ISBN 9783866969160 (2nd edition 2018) - mr-kartographie, engineering office and publisher (1:25,000)
Hiking and cycling map Edersee - ISBN 978-3-86973-192-6 (11th edition) - Cartographic Municipal Publishing Company GmbH (1:25,000)
Hiking and cycling map Kellerwald-Edersee - ISBN 978-3-86973-189-6 - Cartographic Municipal Publishing Company GmbH (1:33,000)
Equipment
General bicycle: roadworthy bicycle, bike helmet, day cycling backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, possibly cycling shoes, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in multiple layers, optionally cycling jersey, optionally cycling gloves, air pump, bicycle tools, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, water bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, possibly mobile phone holder for the handlebar, possibly headlamp and reflectors, map material. E-bike: e-bike, spare battery, charger, bike helmet, day cycling backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, possibly cycling shoes, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in multiple layers, optionally cycling jersey, optionally cycling gloves, air pump, bicycle tools, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, water bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, possibly mobile phone holder for the handlebar, possibly headlamp and reflectors, map material.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions