Orke Wooden Footbridge – Orke floodplain meadows loop from Waldeck-Frankenberg

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Orke Wooden Footbridge – Orke floodplain meadows loop from Waldeck-Frankenberg

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Orke Wooden Footbridge – Orke floodplain meadows loop from Waldeck-Frankenberg

05:35

20.1km

370m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.35 km

Orke River

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A great area for quiet walks.

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12.1 km

Orke Valley

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Super nice circular route with little elevation gain

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12.2 km

Orketal Valley

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When the water level is high, with a bit of luck you can watch the kayak tour.

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13.5 km

Orke Wooden Footbridge

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Very nice wooden construction, the path from the east is a bit hidden. Great highlight.

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13.6 km

Rest area on the Orke River

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Great circular route from Dalwikstal along the Orke.

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14.6 km

View of the Orke Valley

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Nice view of the Orketal

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15.0 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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15.5 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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20.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

3.22 km

2.24 km

226 m

Surfaces

6.94 km

4.67 km

4.40 km

3.66 km

460 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

11°C

5°C

30 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

November 6, 2024,WA: Dalwigksthal - Schloss Reckenberg - Burg Lichtenfels

Unfortunately the sun didn't show itself today, but even in the November fog it was a very nice walk through the Orketal and up to Lichtenfels Castle.

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August 11, 2024,Waldeckische Schweiz

Yesterday we went through the Waldeck Switzerland in glorious weather ☀️. First through the idyllic Heimbachtal to Reckenberg Castle 🏰 and on a hillside path high above the Orketal. Wider paths then lead through the forest and with great views along the edge of the forest and through meadows and fields. At Lichtenfels Castle, a path leads back into the …

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July 3, 2022,Rundweg Waldeckische Schweiz von Dalwigstal

Today I wanted to do a lap in the Orketal. At the parking lot, a hiking trail sign caught my eye, which appears to be new or I had never noticed "Waldeckische Schweiz Rundweg". So follow the path. The circular route has very beautiful sections with very beautiful views. The Orke and the Heimbach are also part of the tour. …

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July 24, 2022,Orketal

We let @Rucksack auf 🎒 und raus zum Wandern 🥾 guide us through the Orketal today 🙂

The Orketal is beautiful, great for bathing for dogs and there are 2 small suspension bridges.

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