Diemel cycle path: New bicycle bridge ensures more safety and comfort!

Diemel cycle path: New bicycle bridge ensures more safety and comfort!

A new bicycle bridge over the Diemel is under construction and will soon ensure a safe crossing on the popular Diemel cycle path. This bridge is being built between Orpethal and Westheim to prevent cyclists from colliding with motorized traffic. During the construction inspection, the first district councilor Karl-Friedrich Frese, the first city councilor Dieter Oderwald and Mayor Andreas Fritz were impressed by the project, which is estimated to cost 1.2 million euros. Thanks to 75% funding from the federal “City and Country” program, implementation is made easier. As wlz-online.de reports, the Diemel cycle path is not only a popular route for cycle tourists, but was also recently awarded five stars by the General German Bicycle Club (ADFC), which underlines its high quality.

Anyone who rides the Diemel cycle path not only enjoys a safe and attractive route, but also the varied landscape between the Diemel spring near Usseln and the mouth in Bad Karlshafen. This 112 kilometer long cycle route leads through several districts, including Waldeck-Frankenberg and the Hochsauerlandkreis, and offers an experience full of peace, relaxation and cultural highlights. The well-maintained route is evaluated using criteria such as drivability and tourist infrastructure, as diemelradweg.de highlights.

Safety and future of the cycle path

The new bridge will further increase safety on the Diemel cycle path, as around 200 trucks travel on district road 91 every day and have increasingly been crossing the region since a new motorway entrance near Westheim was put into operation. Preparatory work for the cyclist bridge is already underway. It is not possible to widen the existing bridge. Instead, the prefabricated parts of the bridge are to be delivered at the beginning of September so that the construction work can be completed promptly.

The bridge is part of a comprehensive expansion of the cycle path, which remains high on the state of Hesse's priority list. Closing the gap in the direction of Wrexen has been going on for 14 years, but now it has landed at number 1 on the priority list. Visitors to the Diemel Cycle Path have something to look forward to: the route leads past charming half-timbered villages and impressive sights such as Marsberg, Warburg and Lake Diemel. Thanks to consistent signage, cyclists can cycle safely and relaxed away from busy roads and enjoy nature.

An experience for everyone

The Diemel cycle path is perfect for a relaxing weekend, but is also suitable for longer tours. The paths are mostly well developed and include farm roads that are used for agricultural and forestry purposes. This explains the mixed user group: cyclists, hikers, joggers, and even farmers meet here. The ADFC has rated the cycle path as one of the best in Germany since 2023, underlining the high quality of the route. As the website diemelradweg.de emphasizes, the well-guided routes are not only bicycle-friendly, but also ideal for walks and exploration tours.

So when your next bike trip comes up, the Diemel cycle path should be at the top of the list. Here, cyclists can expect not only adventure, but also peaceful landscapes and cultural discoveries - and soon even more safety with the new bridge!