Six excellent companies in Hersfeld-Rotenburg: cyclists welcome!
The Hersfeld-Rotenburg district stands out with six excellent Bed+Bike establishments that offer bike-friendly hospitality.

Six excellent companies in Hersfeld-Rotenburg: cyclists welcome!
Six guest businesses in the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district can look forward to being awarded the ADFC’s Bett+Bike quality seal. This seal of quality recognizes accommodations that have stood out for their particularly bike-friendly offerings. How East Hesse News reports, the award-winning companies are among the pioneers in the region and thus make a valuable contribution to cycle tourism.
The award-winning accommodations include:
- Gästezimmer „Zur alten Brücke“ in Rotenburg
- BACCO Bed & Breakfast in Rotenburg
- Hotel Bike+Hike in Wildeck-Obersuhl
- Apartments am Linggplatz in Bad Hersfeld
- Gasthof zur Linde in Schenklengsfeld
Particularly noteworthy is the Hessischer Hof in Bebra, which has been certified as a Bed+Bike business for 25 years. The hosts show their commitment to cycling guests in a variety of ways. One of the prerequisites is the offer of safe, lockable bicycle parking spaces, which are of great importance for many cyclists.
Quality standards for cycle tourism
In order to receive the Bett+Bike seal, the accommodations must meet strict criteria. These include, among others:
- Trockenmöglichkeiten für nasse Kleidung
- Werkzeuge für kleinere Reparaturen
- Regionale Toureninformationen
- Ein stärktendes Frühstück für die Gäste auf Durchreise
District Administrator Torsten Warnecke emphasizes that the hosts' bike-friendly offers make an important contribution to the region's tourism development. Mayors of the municipalities also emphasize the positive influence of cycle tourism on the local economy: cyclists spend an above-average amount of money and thus support regional added value.
Cycling is becoming increasingly popular, especially among families and larger groups. Accommodations such as holiday apartments offer many advantages in this context, such as the possibility of renting for weekends or longer holidays, as well as proximity to shopping opportunities and a convenient starting point for varied tours. How Bed and bike reports, many landlords are enjoying the increasing demand for such accommodation and often offer personal tour suggestions or additional services such as bread delivery.
Growing demand and networking
The Bett+Bike network currently includes more than 5,900 certified accommodations in Germany and Europe. These companies stand for the highest quality standards and are marked with the characteristic Bett+Bike logo. Cyclists can be sure that they can expect excellent service from these accommodations, tailored specifically to their needs. The ADFC has developed the relevant criteria to ensure that cycle tourism continues to grow dynamically ADFC emphasized.
The increasing demand for cycling holidays is supported by well-developed long-distance cycle paths such as the Fulda cycle path and the Werratal cycle path. It can be assumed that the importance of bike-friendly businesses in rural regions will continue to increase, as the Bett+Bike network is already preparing for its 30th anniversary in 2025.