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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Kassel

Nieste

Folding Ruler Sculpture – Königsalm, Nieste loop from Nieste

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Kassel

Nieste

Folding Ruler Sculpture – Königsalm, Nieste loop from Nieste

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3.7

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Folding Ruler Sculpture – Königsalm, Nieste loop from Nieste

01:08

12.5km

260m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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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Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

Start point

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2.27 km

Stack of Logs in Kaufunger Wald

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Some wooden piles can be found in the Kaufung Forest

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2.47 km

View of Nieste from the path to Bannwald

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Kaufunger Forest is always worthwhile.

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4.67 km

Folding Ruler Sculpture

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Once you're up here, you've almost made it: it's only a bit higher for Bilstein.

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4.68 km

Zollstock Rest Area and Rumpelstiltskin Monument

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The folding rule can be hiked on a circular hiking trail.

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6.41 km

Potsdamer Platz Firefighting Pond

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Potsdamer Platz intersection with a small fire extinguishing pond for the Kaufungen state forest

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8.88 km

Eulenbäume (Hollow Oaks) in the Kaufunger Forest

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Here begins one of my favorite trails for the short MTB round (or as a conclusion for the longer tour).

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11.0 km

The Königsalm is located near the Niester Riesen parking lot. With a magnificent valley view of the resort town of Nieste, you can stop here for refreshments and/or start a tour. Hearty food and cozy alpine flair.

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12.5 km

Nieste Village

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Nieste, the second smallest independent municipality in Hesse, is an up-and-coming residential area in an attractive agricultural setting and has developed into a lively centre with an exemplary infrastructure as …

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.79 km

2.05 km

657 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.61 km

1.67 km

1.50 km

902 m

853 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

21°C

11°C

65 %

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Folding Ruler Sculpture – Königsalm, Nieste loop from Nieste

Stack of Logs in Kaufunger Wald

View of Nieste from the path to Bannwald

Folding Ruler Sculpture

Zollstock Rest Area and Rumpelstiltskin Monument

Potsdamer Platz Firefighting Pond

Eulenbäume (Hollow Oaks) in the Kaufunger Forest

Königsalm, Nieste

Nieste Village

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