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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Philippsthal

St. John's Church Vacha – Vacha Old Town loop from Philippsthal (Werra)

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Philippsthal

St. John's Church Vacha – Vacha Old Town loop from Philippsthal (Werra)

Easy

4.0

(3)

24

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St. John's Church Vacha – Vacha Old Town loop from Philippsthal (Werra)

01:45

6.74km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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208 m

Border Museum at Philippsthal Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The border museum is maintained on a voluntary basis by a great woman. Unfortunately there is no successor yet. There is a risk that the museum will be closed one …

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2.18 km

Einheitsmann Art Project

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The "Einheitsmann" art project was designed as part of the "25 Years of German Unity" celebrations by artist Ottmar Hörl, who was inspired by the Berlin Ampelmännchen (Berlin traffic light …

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2.47 km

St. John's Church Vacha

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The tower of the Protestant St. John's Church in Vacha dates back to the medieval St. Vitus Church. The nave was rebuilt later.

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2.77 km

The beautiful historic fountain in front of the town hall is dedicated to the old patron saint of Vacha, Saint Vitus.

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2.77 km

Vacha Old Town

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The beautiful and large market square of Vacha is the living room of the town and shines with many beautiful half-timbered houses and the magnificent town hall.

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6

4.02 km

Stork Tower Vacha

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It is one of the three surviving round towers of the former city fortifications.

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7

4.21 km

Engel Half-Timbered House

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Very nicely renovated and great prepared!

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6.35 km

Philippsthal Castle

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Landgrave Philipp von Hessen had the castle built around 1685, which he appropriately named "Philippsthal". Today there is a trade and service center with the landgrave's library, the town hall …

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6.74 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.50 km

1.54 km

773 m

378 m

246 m

176 m

109 m

Surfaces

5.47 km

963 m

109 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 16 July

28°C

16°C

87 %

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