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Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Gießlingskirche Ruins – Friedewald Water Castle loop from Friedewald

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Gießlingskirche Ruins – Friedewald Water Castle loop from Friedewald

Moderate

4.7

(9)

22

hikers

Gießlingskirche Ruins – Friedewald Water Castle loop from Friedewald

03:46

13.6km

250m

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 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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7.18 km

Forest Pond

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Beautiful natural pond, but is not intended for swimming.

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2

7.79 km

Picnic Area on Kurt Hesse Weg

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Nice rest area with a stable bench under a beautiful linden tree

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3

8.34 km

Wildlife Overpass Over the A4

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On the animal crossing bridge over the A4. Exciting if you only know this corner from the highway perspective.

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9.07 km

Gießlingskirche Ruins

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Ruins of a village church. The settlement of Gosselndorf was located here, first mentioned in 1183, but then abandoned around 1312.

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12.7 km

Friedewald Water Castle

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The moated castle of Friedewald was built in the 13th century at this strategic point, because medieval military and long-distance trade routes met here. After it was destroyed in the …

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12.7 km

Access to Friedewald Castle is via a gate on the west side. This gate is flanked by the so-called Thick Tower. The Thick Tower was the thickest of the four …

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12.7 km

Moat

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Super well-maintained complex with restored castle

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12.9 km

August Spies Memorial

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Son of the city. Emigrated to America in the 19th century, campaigned for workers' rights in the USA and was executed for it. He was later rehabilitated.

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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.73 km

1.94 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.47 km

2.48 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

21°C

10°C

38 %

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