헬사 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

The glassmakers once filled the valley with life with their work. A large statue at the hiking parking lot commemorates this.

The trail runs along the state border between Hesse and Lower Saxony, so you'll see a particularly large number of beautiful 19th-century border stones. These were erected by the predecessor states, the Electorate of Hesse (KFH) and the Kingdom of Hanover (KH).

The Gläsnertal Archaeology Eco Trail has a distinctly Romanesque feel to it. 😉 Here begins a beautiful section of the trail on the state border between Hesse and Lower Saxony.

The overview of the hiking trails is very informative

Rumpelstiltskin greets at the entrance to the parking lot

You are in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, the legendary home of Frau Holle. Here, you can expect extraordinary nature, surprising culture, and diverse geology. Large parts of the park are part of one of Germany's most important biodiversity hotspots and the second-largest FFH area in the country. Between the Kaufunger Forest, the Hoher Meißner, and the Werra Valley, you'll experience a truly spectacular landscape. Over 120 geosites ensure the region's diversity. Frau Holle, the well-known fairytale figure, gives the park its name – numerous legends and myths surround the Hoher Meißner. The choice is yours: Explore the geological, natural, and cultural highlights on 25 certified premium hiking trails, the Werra-Burgen-Steig Hessen, the Werra Valley Cycle Path, or numerous cycling tours. Discover the legendary sites of Mother Holle, the Green Belt, valuable nature reserves, the famous opium poppy blossom, the Witzenhausen cherry country, castles, palaces, and mining history. Over 35 percent of the area in the Werra-Meißner district is designated as a nature reserve. Whether you prefer hiking, cycling, canoeing, or exploring nature and adventure with your family – you'll find your perfect vacation week here. Be inspired and tailor your stay to your wishes.

Great view and wonderful resting place

Small hiking car park very close to the Sängerbuche. Here you have the option of hiking on the circular route P22 or just taking a detour to the Sängerbuche or St. Ottilienberg.