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Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Ronshausen

Ruins of Blumenstein Castle – Historic Wildeck Valley loop from Machtlos

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Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Ronshausen

Ruins of Blumenstein Castle – Historic Wildeck Valley loop from Machtlos

Moderate

2

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Ruins of Blumenstein Castle – Historic Wildeck Valley loop from Machtlos

04:25

15.6km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: April 30, 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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6.96 km

Ruins of Blumenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Idyllic place for a delicious break

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2

7.19 km

Beautiful section down to the stud farm 👌🏼

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7.47 km

Interesting place, a notice board would be nice.

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4

7.64 km

Wildecker Valley – Valley of the Fairies

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Keep your eyes peeled, because this is where fairies live. In the beautiful valley and the adjacent forest you will find the entrances of fairy dwellings in bizarre roots. Just knock...

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8.36 km

Historic Wildeck Valley

Highlight • Historical Site

Easy hike. Parking near the island pond past historical buildings then up to the ruins of the Blumenstein castle and back to the parking lot

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8.54 km

Obelisk in the Wildecktal

Highlight • Monument

The 22 meter high obelisk was probably erected by Landgrave Karl Emanuel around 1790. It is said to have been a token of love for his wife Maria Leopoldine von Liechtenstein.

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7

8.88 km

Beautiful, well-kept circular hiking trail with many highlights

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8.94 km

Rest Area by Inselteich

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A good opportunity for a little break when the forest kiosk is closed.

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13.2 km

Eichberg

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15.6 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

751 m

641 m

128 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

3.11 km

1.50 km

321 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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