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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
Frielendorf

Wichtelloch Cave – Gerstenberg Shelter loop from Obergrenzebach

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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
Frielendorf

Wichtelloch Cave – Gerstenberg Shelter loop from Obergrenzebach

Moderate

4.7

(36)

104

hikers

Wichtelloch Cave – Gerstenberg Shelter loop from Obergrenzebach

03:14

12.0km

160m

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: February 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Knüll

Waypoints

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1.34 km

Wichtelloch Cave

Highlight • Cave

As part of the newly created Wichtelweg, the Wichtelloch has been renovated and the bridge has been recently restored. The ascent and descent are a little difficult as the steps …

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2.09 km

Gerstenberg Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Two benches and the hut itself invite you to take a short rest.

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2.57 km

Old Quarry Obergrenzebach

Highlight • Structure

On the Wichtelweg, a few yellow trail markers point to the abandoned quarry.

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6.00 km

Not far from the Hopfenhöhle you have a great view of the whole of Obergrenzebach.

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6.29 km

Hopfenhöhle Obergrenzebach

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Today, the hop cave contained no hop brew, only an empty crate testified to the former existence of the said brewery end product.

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6.77 km

Shelter in Naturpark Knüll

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Now in late autumn the hut is covered with colorful foliage.

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9.77 km

Wolfgang-Pieper-Weg

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A beautiful dense forest.

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10.0 km

Hegelsteiche

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A particularly remarkable place, especially in late autumn, when the water surface is covered with leaves.

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12.0 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.10 km

2.49 km

2.25 km

127 m

Surfaces

5.79 km

2.25 km

1.82 km

1.03 km

755 m

320 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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