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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Wildeck

Ruins of Blumenstein Castle – Historic Wildeck Valley loop from Großensee

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Wildeck

Ruins of Blumenstein Castle – Historic Wildeck Valley loop from Großensee

Moderate

4.9

(7)

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Ruins of Blumenstein Castle – Historic Wildeck Valley loop from Großensee

03:16

12.0km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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2.56 km

Ruins of Blumenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Idyllic place for a delicious break

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8.96 km

Old Escape Tunnel at Blumenstein Castle

Highlight • Cave

Interesting place, a notice board would be nice.

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9.14 km

Former Forester's House on the Foundations of the Summer Palace Blumenstein

Highlight • Historical Site

The former forester's house stands on the foundations of the former Blumenstein summer palace, also known as the valley palace. This landgrave's pleasure and hunting palace and the adjacent large …

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9.16 km

Wildecker Valley – Valley of the Fairies

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Keep your eyes peeled, because this is where fairies live. In the beautiful valley and the adjacent forest you will find the entrances of fairy dwellings in bizarre roots. Just knock...

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9.88 km

Historic Wildeck Valley

Highlight • Historical Site

Easy hike. Parking near the island pond past historical buildings then up to the ruins of the Blumenstein castle and back to the parking lot

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9.94 km

Small Pond by the Stubbach

Highlight • Lake

Near the hiking car park you will find the first pond, which is fed by the Stubbach stream.

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10.1 km

Obelisk in the Wildecktal

Highlight • Monument

The 22 meter high obelisk was probably erected by Landgrave Karl Emanuel around 1790. It is said to have been a token of love for his wife Maria Leopoldine von Liechtenstein.

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10.4 km

Oak avenue

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A newly laid out alley with young oaks.

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.71 km

4.14 km

144 m

Surfaces

6.60 km

4.54 km

818 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

38 %

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Ruins of Blumenstein Castle – Historic Wildeck Valley loop from Großensee

Ruins of Blumenstein Castle

Old Escape Tunnel at Blumenstein Castle

Former Forester's House on the Foundations of the Summer Palace Blumenstein

Wildecker Valley – Valley of the Fairies

Historic Wildeck Valley

Small Pond by the Stubbach

Obelisk in the Wildecktal

Oak avenue

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