This section is called the "Snake Trail" by locals. A weathered sign at both the lower and upper entrances indicates this. The trail winds its way up the mountain in a serpentine fashion, so you don't feel the elevation gain on your thighs as much as you would on the way up to the plateau.

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This section is called the "Snake Trail" by locals. Weathered signs point to it at both the lower and upper entrances. The trail winds its way up the mountain, allowing you to climb the mountain without much effort.

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Distance 1.01 km

Uphill 40 m

Downhill 110 m

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Saturday 11 April

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69 %

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Location: Schenklengsfeld, Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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