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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Meinhard

Salzfrau Viewpoint – Historic Lime Kiln on the Gobert loop from Hessische Schweiz bei Meinhard

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Meinhard

Salzfrau Viewpoint – Historic Lime Kiln on the Gobert loop from Hessische Schweiz bei Meinhard

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Salzfrau Viewpoint – Historic Lime Kiln on the Gobert loop from Hessische Schweiz bei Meinhard

05:25

18.6km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 24, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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2.86 km

View of the Werra Valley and Bad Sooden-Allendorf from Schöne Aussicht

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Always a nice moment up here, great view of the Werra Valley and the BSA

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3.35 km

Hohestein Viewpoint (569 m)

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From the viewpoint Hohestein you can enjoy a fantastic view over the wooded ridges of the Werra-Berglands.

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3.62 km

Brandwall

Archaeological Site

5.09 km

Hörne Viewpoint (523 m)

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You reach the viewpoint on the horn via a narrow ridge. The 522 meter high mountain is a foothill of the Hohestein, with 569 meters the highest mountain of the …

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7.43 km

Easter Saturday Bench with Panoramic View

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Funny bench with a great view 🌳🌲👍

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12.6 km

View from Silberklippe

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The silver cliff is 491 meters above sea level and, when the weather is good, offers a wide view of Hessian Switzerland, the lakes in front of Eschwege, the Leuchtberg …

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13.2 km

Historic Border Stones of the Inner German Border

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Border path between Hesse and Thuringia

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14.9 km

Salzfrau Viewpoint

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Beautiful view of Eschwege, Hoher Meißner and the Hessian mountains

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16.0 km

Historic Lime Kiln on the Gobert

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Historic lime kiln that invites you to a short stopover. The functioning of the furnace is explained on a notice board.

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18.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

4.64 km

435 m

268 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.77 km

7.62 km

3.13 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Comments

April 6, 2025,P4 "Hessische Schweiz" Premiumweg - Wanderung 🎒🏞️

This afternoon, we started our hike on the P4 "Hessian Switzerland" premium trail at the parking lot in Hitzelrode. Right from the start, we were struck by the impressive abundance of wild garlic in the forest, which created a wonderful fragrance. The first highlight was the Silberklippe viewpoint, from which we enjoyed a fantastic view of Eschwege, the Werratalsee, and …

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February 10, 2024,Hessische Schweiz, Hitzelrode - Premiumweg P4

A circular route in the forest with wonderful views and lively up and down 😅🙃

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May 18, 2023,Premiumwanderweg P4 - Hessische Schweiz

Beautiful premium hiking trail with many fantastic vantage points and beautiful paths!
My highlights:
* Silver Cliff
* border way
* salt woman
* Wolf table
* Beautiful view
* Hohestein
* Easter Saturday bank with guest book
* Wild garlic without end!!!
* Cowslips and wild orchids

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July 31, 2021,P4 - Hessische Schweiz

After the Saxon Switzerland now to the Hessian Switzerland 😉 ... beautiful, easy to walk path with many great viewpoints

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August 30, 2025,P4 Hessische Schweiz_GEO Naturpark_Frau Holle Land

Starting point: Hitzelrode WP
Route:
Hörne - View of Eschwege - Kammweg - Hohestein lookout point - "Schöne Aussicht" mountain hut - "Grünnes Band" (Green Belt) trail - former inner-German border fence at Sagenwald - "Am Sägewerk" mountain hut - Wolfstisch - Pferdeloch (horse hole) - Salzfrau (salt woman) - Gobert rest area - Willi Sechin Hut - Silberklippe (silver …

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November 6, 2025,P4 Hessische Schweiz

P4 Hessian Switzerland
On the way there, I drove through fog and was worried I wouldn't be able to see much on my hike. But shortly before Hitzelrode, the sky was blue and the sun was shining. I started at the village community center parking lot in 3-degree weather. Leaving the village, the trail climbed 1.2 km uphill to warm …

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August 10, 2024,Premiumwanderweg P4 Hitzelrode, Hessische Schweiz

One of the most beautiful premium hiking trails in Hesse with great viewpoints. Beautiful ridge paths, some with an alpine character. Wonderful!

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April 3, 2022,Über 525 Km durch den Naturpark Frau Holle, Tag 10

On this "long-distance hike" I combine all 25 premium trails in the Frau-Holle Nature Park. Including the connecting routes, the total distance is over 525 kilometers. A total of 48 partial cuts are planned. Start and finish is my hometown Sontra.
Order of premium routes: P18, P20, P13, P19, P3, P15, P21, P6, P12, P5, P4, P16, P7, P2, P23, …

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Salzfrau Viewpoint – Historic Lime Kiln on the Gobert loop from Hessische Schweiz bei Meinhard

View of the Werra Valley and Bad Sooden-Allendorf from Schöne Aussicht

Hohestein Viewpoint (569 m)

Hörne Viewpoint (523 m)

Easter Saturday Bench with Panoramic View

View from Silberklippe

Historic Border Stones of the Inner German Border

Salzfrau Viewpoint

Historic Lime Kiln on the Gobert

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