クニュルヴァルトの山小屋＆キャビン・トップ20

From the Schauinsland Hut, you have a fantastic view of the Fulda Valley and Rotenburg. The Schauinsland Hut is not too far from the PILZCHEN. The hut is a lovely rest stop for hikes and mountain bike tours, and is also ideal for a picnic.

The Schauinsland Hut, aptly named, is an ideal place to stop for a rest during mountain bike tours and hikes. Located at the highest point of the Rotenburg R2 hiking trail, it offers a magnificent view of the Fulda Valley and the opposite side, towards the HKZ and Alheimer.

To the right of the Carl Braun Hut, near the bench, a steep trail winds through the forest, amidst leaves and branches. If you don't stray from the trail (like I did 🙈), you'll emerge above the ICE bridge near Adelshausen.

This shelter was built in 1905

The hut, built around 1905, was the first shelter in the Melsungen city forest. Its name is derived from the snake-shaped branches that the builder, the Melsungen local history and beautification association, placed above the entrance. The plaque above it reads: "In this cool valley, where the snakes lived, take a rest from the haste of everyday life." Between the two world wars, the snake house offered a beautiful view of the northern Fulda valley. On old maps you can still read that the place was described as "Hercules' view." The residents of the lung sanatorium therefore often walked there and left many "entries" on the interior walls of the hut; the oldest plaque dates from 1924. The structure (oak wood) of the hut dates back to the time it was built. Source: https://www.lauftreff-melsungen.de/2014-05-01_bericht_historische_Wanderung_1.Mai_2014.pdf

Quiet and beautiful, good way to get there

At Herzblumenplatz there is another ARS Natura art object, the “Wandering Pavilion” by the artist Yeliz Kayik. The open design connects inside and outside and allows views of the forest landscape at Herzblumenplatz. Four of the wooden panels were given slate pads where writing or drawings could be attached.

Unfortunately it's right on the A7 motorway and it's so loud that you can't even have a normal conversation. Just get out of there quickly!