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Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Werra-Meißner-Kreis
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Knight’s Path on the Schickeberg – Boyneburg Castle Ruins loop from Breitau

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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Sontra

Knight’s Path on the Schickeberg – Boyneburg Castle Ruins loop from Breitau

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Knight’s Path on the Schickeberg – Boyneburg Castle Ruins loop from Breitau

05:04

17.2km

460m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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Hotel

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2.45 km

Mountain Pine With Shoes

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That was a real surprise by the wayside! Cool idea!

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4.59 km

Steinerner Tisch Rest Area

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nice rest area with a stone table at the knight's path

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4.93 km

Long, steep path on the Schickeberg through the core area of nature conservation with wonderful flora and fauna (lilies of the valley, orchids, liverworts, columbines depending on the flowering period) and some great views.

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5.20 km

The Schickeberg spoils you for the strenuous ascent with a beautiful panoramic view

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6.93 km

Rest Area Drei Linden

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Is also a parking lot for hikers

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8.20 km

Boyneburg Castle Ruins

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Between the 11th and 14th centuries there were numerous buildings on the plateau, as evidenced by finds. Today, apart from the castle ruins on the plateau, all that is left …

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8.22 km

Boyneburg Castle Ruins

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The knight's path to the castle ruins has almost romantic features.

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15.1 km

After a tough ascent, the Erbberg gives us a splendid view
via Breitau to Monte Kali.

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17.2 km

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Hotel

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.67 km

6.40 km

769 m

380 m

Surfaces

8.68 km

5.09 km

1.83 km

1.24 km

380 m

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