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Orke River – Orke floodplain meadows loop from Waldeck-Frankenberg

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Vöhl

Orke River – Orke floodplain meadows loop from Waldeck-Frankenberg

Moderate

4.5

(100)

302

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Orke River – Orke floodplain meadows loop from Waldeck-Frankenberg

02:55

10.5km

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: June 12, 2026

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.88 km

3.17 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

3.09 km

2.44 km

777 m

276 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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76 m

Orke Village Square

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There is a beautifully decorated village square here.

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1.48 km

Orke River

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A great area for quiet walks.

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5.02 km

Orke floodplain meadows

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Super beautiful meadow landscape on the Orke. Here you can also keep your hot hiking feet in the cool water.

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5.08 km

Waldeckische Schweiz Panorama Trail

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A very beautiful hiking trail.

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5.53 km

Scenic Trail in Waldeck Switzerland

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A path like in the high alpine country. A really great hiking trail with views of the valley and surrounding area.

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5.59 km

Kellerwald Felsenmeer

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There are great scree slopes here.

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5.94 km

View of the Orke Valley

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Nice view of the Orketal

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5.98 km

View from the Barbarossaweg

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Walking the route clockwise is probably the most beautiful way.

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Weather

Thursday 25 June

36°C

17°C

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Comments

October 17, 2024,Spazieren an der schönen Orke und auf dem Babarossasteig. 🤩🫶

After work, I took a quick walk through the Orketal and back along the Babarosssasteig.🤩 And while I was at it, I got some dinner. 😎😜

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May 19, 2023,009_Wandern Niederorke-an der Orke entlang

One of the most beautiful shorter hikes in the Waldeck Frankenberg region - incredibly varied. Lots of nature and a little demanding route - a dream

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Orke River – Orke floodplain meadows loop from Waldeck-Frankenberg

Orke Village Square

Orke River

Orke floodplain meadows

Waldeckische Schweiz Panorama Trail

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Kellerwald Felsenmeer

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