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Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Ringgau

Shepherd's Castle – Schäferburg Limestone Cliffs loop from Graburg

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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Ringgau

Shepherd's Castle – Schäferburg Limestone Cliffs loop from Graburg

Easy

5.0

(3)

14

hikers

Shepherd's Castle – Schäferburg Limestone Cliffs loop from Graburg

01:50

6.15km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

1.14 km

Ridge Trail in Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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2

1.38 km

Shepherd's Castle

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The Shepherd's Castle probably got its name from the steep rock walls, which suggest a castle. However, no castle ever stood here. Nevertheless, a legend tells that the Shepherd's Castle …

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3

1.78 km

Schäferburg Limestone Cliffs

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Beautiful path along the limestone cliffs on the Schäferburg.

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4

1.98 km

Rest area

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5

2.02 km

An ARS Natura artwork by Karina Lina Adam. These May drums belong to a band of May drums that are exhibited here on Barbarossaweg, among others.
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6

3.07 km

Erika Hut and view over Weißenborn

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Nice refuge with tables and benches.

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7

3.37 km

An ARS Natura artwork, created by Wiebke Schoon.

An oversized tea bag invites you to take a break together. It symbolizes the gathering and exchange during a tea ceremony. It …

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4.08 km

Schäferburg Limestone Cliff Trail

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If you hike along the P15, you circle the limestone cliffs of the Shepherd's Castle on this path on the descent and ascent. Clearly visible is the shell limestone, which …

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6.15 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.26 km

1.74 km

152 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

1.74 km

152 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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6°C

97 %

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