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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Wanfried

View of Heldrastein – Werra Riverbank and Bridge loop from Frankenloch bei Heldra

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Wanfried

View of Heldrastein – Werra Riverbank and Bridge loop from Frankenloch bei Heldra

Moderate

4.8

(6)

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View of Heldrastein – Werra Riverbank and Bridge loop from Frankenloch bei Heldra

02:12

8.59km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Werraaue Treffurt

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430 m

Heldra Church

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Very beautiful church, but unfortunately closed

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723 m

If you walk along the P 6 or Frankenloch circular path from the south-eastern outskirts of Heldra, there is a good view up to the Heldrastein with the Tower of German Unity immediately after leaving the town.

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1.57 km

Blue footbridge (former river barrier of the GDR border fortifications)

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The "Blue Bridge" is a former border barrier that was used as a river dam on the Werra River between Treffurt and Heldra.

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2.82 km

Former Border Patrol Path in Werraaue Treffurt

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The GDR border troops once marched up and down here; today the floodplain on the Werra in the Thuringian-Hessian border region is a nature reserve and part of the "green belt".

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4.28 km

Werra Riverbank and Bridge

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The Werra flows below the historic old town. Over the new road bridge you reach a small mobile home parking space. The Werra cycle path leads along the Werra, on which you can also take a leisurely hike.

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6.90 km

Blue Border Barrier — Bridge over the Werra

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Nice alternative way over the bridge to get from Treffurt to Heldra.

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7.17 km

Frankenloch near Heldra Nature Reserve

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The Frankenloch near Heldra is a naturally created oxbow arm of the Werra in the district of Heldra in the Werra-Meißner district in northern Hesse. Because of the rare animal …

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8.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.27 km

2.54 km

856 m

810 m

107 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

2.81 km

1.91 km

608 m

339 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

24°C

14°C

53 %

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Comments

August 4, 2021,04.08.2021 Durch die Werraauen von Heldra (Hessen) nach Treffurt (Thüringen)

Historical hike at a pleasant 21 degrees in the former GDR-FRG (Hesse-Thuringia) border area from Heldra through the Werra floodplains to Treffurt, partly on the old column paths of the GDR border troops

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November 2, 2024,Kiesteiche, Blaues Wunder, Badelache, Werra. Runde von Treffurt

GPS inaccurate again. I didn't walk on water. 😂

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View of Heldrastein – Werra Riverbank and Bridge loop from Frankenloch bei Heldra

Heldra Church

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