Melsungen Old Town – Melsunger Gänseliesel Statue loop from Obermelsungen

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Melsungen

Melsungen Old Town – Melsunger Gänseliesel Statue loop from Obermelsungen

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Melsungen Old Town – Melsunger Gänseliesel Statue loop from Obermelsungen

01:17

4.96km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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1.38 km

Fulda Riverside Promenade in Melsungen

Highlight • River

Many opportunities for a rest

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1.54 km

Ars-Natura sculpture on the River Fulda

Highlight • Monument

This new ARS Natura artwork was donated in May 2024 by the company Bernecker. It was created by the artist Meinrad Ladleif (Kassel), who has already created various special seating …

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1.93 km

Melsungen Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Over 300 half-timbered buildings have been preserved in the old town of Melsungen. Particularly beautiful medieval old town with historic half-timbered streets. A tour is reminiscent of the city's economic …

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2.27 km

Landgrave's Castle Melsungen

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Landgrave Wilhelm IV of Hesse had the stately building built from 1550 to 1557 as a hunting lodge for his father Philip the Magnanimous. Nothing remains of the previous fortified …

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2.30 km

Melsunger Gänseliesel Statue

Highlight • Monument

Expressive bronze sculpture at the old castle, today's district court.

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2.73 km

Fulda Riverside Terrace Melsungen

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Well done with nice views of the banks and the bridge

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2.89 km

Historic Half-Timbered Houses in Melsungen

Highlight • Historical Site

The city center of Melsungen is characterized by an almost closed appearance
Half-timbered buildings. The central market square with the massive town hall is particularly impressive. The town hall from 1555/56 is a pure three-story half-timbered building.

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3.04 km

Marktmeister Figure at Marktplatz/Brückenstraße

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The patrician house on the corner of Marktplatz/Brückenstraße is also referred to as the Marktmeisterhaus. On the corner of the house, you can find one of the few carved wooden …

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