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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
Niedenstein

Märchenlandweg Trail – View of Niederstein loop from Ermetheis

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
Niedenstein

Märchenlandweg Trail – View of Niederstein loop from Ermetheis

Intermediate

5.0

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Märchenlandweg Trail – View of Niederstein loop from Ermetheis

01:47

24.5km

350m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2025

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204 m in total

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Bus stop

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1

3.40 km

View of Kellerwald

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Wide view to the cellar forest

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2

3.78 km

Rest area with wooden swing and water pump

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A new rest area with many opportunities to relax for hikers and cyclists

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3

4.35 km

Elmshagen Pillory and Judge's Table

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Shame stake and judge's table with a great view

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4

5.87 km

Langenberger Hute bei Breitenbach

Nature Reserve

5

8.34 km

Märchenlandweg Trail

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Nice trail, but now and then you have to shoulder the bike. :-)

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6

15.4 km

Former Breitenau Monastery and Memorial

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The monastery was created around 1213. Today it is used by the Vitos Clinic.

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7

17.7 km

View of Niedenstein and Merxhausen countryside

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An easy route with viewpoints

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8

18.0 km

View of Niederstein

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There is an unusually beautiful view of Niederstein from here. You can see how the place nestles against the mountain.

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9

23.0 km

Bench with a view of Stegenberg and the tower

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With good foresight

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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

2.50 km

2.07 km

625 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

7.54 km

2.15 km

1.65 km

1.64 km

203 m

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