Cycling route in Freiensteinau, Hesse, Germany
From Hintersteinau along the former B40 towards Poppenhausen. From there, it’s up to the Wasserkuppe and finally into the beautiful Rhön. Bischofsheim is perfect for a pit stop for coffee and cake. Then, over the Schwedenschanze, it’s back via Gersfeld.
The elevation gain is worth it.
Also good t…