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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Großalmerode

Bilstein Mountain Inn – Little Steinberg Lake loop from Großalmerode

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Großalmerode

Bilstein Mountain Inn – Little Steinberg Lake loop from Großalmerode

Moderate

4.8

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1,018

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Bilstein Mountain Inn – Little Steinberg Lake loop from Großalmerode

04:09

13.8km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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5.25 km

Bilstein Mountain Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Friendly service and punctual opening!

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7.11 km

Red Nieste Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

An impressive red natural spectacle in the middle of the green. Red water gushes from the source of the sneeze. Fortunately, what at first glance looks like a large human-made …

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7.34 km

Little Steinberg Lake

Highlight • Lake

Perfect place to take a short rest / picnic. There is absolute silence here!

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7.60 km

Water Reservoir of the Former Schamotte Factory (1921)

Highlight • Structure

A high water tank of the former fireclay factory "Gewerkschaft Steinberg & Boolsgraben", built in 1921

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8.15 km

The Steinberghütte, with its barbecue area and ample indoor and outdoor seating, is located in a former basalt quarry.
According to the Geonature Park, the hut is free to use, but larger parties should be reserved in advance.

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9.32 km

Premium Trail P14 – Bilsteinturm and Ruins, Großalmerode

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The premium path P14 leads over varied paths to the most beautiful corners of the Kaufung Forest. These include Rote Niestequelle, Steinbergsee with the old mining history and old walls, …

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9.37 km

Bilstein Trailhead Parking (Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land)

Highlight • Parking

From here you can tackle the most beautiful tours in all directions.

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11.5 km

Fahrenbach Stream in Fahrbachtal

Highlight • River

The Fahrenbach runs long here, this valley cut is called the Fahrbachtal. The rustic guest hut “Waldschlösschen” is located directly on the stream and is usually open on weekends.
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13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.04 km

4.67 km

126 m

Surfaces

5.80 km

5.73 km

2.27 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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April 4, 2023,Track P14

Just great round. Many nice opportunities for a break and two nice little rest stops.

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May 4, 2023,Premiumweg P 14 Bilstein ab Panoramabad

All-round view from the Bilstein Tower

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October 28, 2023,Bilstein P14 🌿🍁🍃🍂 bei Großalmerode

We met relatively spontaneously at the Großalmerode outdoor pool and hiked along natural paths and trails to the highest elevation in the Kaufunger Forest, the Bilstein (641 m). We passed the large and small Steinbergsee, relics of brown coal and quartzite mining; at the Steinberg quarry and at the source of the Rote Nieste. It gets its color due to …

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August 9, 2021,Premiumweg P14 Bilstein im Kaufunger Wald

Day 1 in Frau Holle Land 🤩. Following the magic of this region, we drove to Kleinalmerode, a small, quiet and very beautiful place near Witzenhausen. Quaint paths, plus a great tower with great views and unspoilt landscape made this tour a wonderful start to your holiday, even if the two huts were closed on the way. 1a! 😍🙏

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July 5, 2025,P14 Bilstein

Today I walked this loop in perfect weather. Single trails and gravel paths alternate. Rustic forest paths and expansive views. Unfortunately, the blackberries were so thick in places that I couldn't get through without leaving marks. Well, that doesn't exactly impress the hiker. 😂

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July 20, 2023,von Großalmerode auf dem P14 zum Bilsteinturm

If you're already here, the Bilstein Tower is simply part of it. The premium hiking trail P14 was therefore our choice. We started in Großalmerode at the outdoor pool and have mastered the way in one lap. There were a few steep sections that we can now feel in our legs in the evening. From the Bilstein you can see …

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December 31, 2021,Premium 14 mit Start in Großalmerode

A lot of deforestation and destruction from heavy machinery. The way is partly not visible. All of the trimmings and sticks from the conifers were left behind. No reforestation! With this type of wood harvest, the path loses its visual appeal. Sad landscapes. 😢

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September 30, 2021,Kaufunger Wald / Bilsteinturm (P14)

The official premium circular hiking trail '' P14 ''. Well signposted. Due to current tree felling work, we had to deviate slightly from the original route. The restaurant at the Bilstein Tower is quaint and cozy with a blazing stove. Hearty fare at reasonable prices. All in all a nice walk. The view from the tower into the country is …

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Bilstein Mountain Inn – Little Steinberg Lake loop from Großalmerode

Bilstein Mountain Inn

Red Nieste Spring

Little Steinberg Lake

Water Reservoir of the Former Schamotte Factory (1921)

Steinberg Hut

Premium Trail P14 – Bilsteinturm and Ruins, Großalmerode

Bilstein Trailhead Parking (Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land)

Fahrenbach Stream in Fahrbachtal

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