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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Kassel
Helsa

Königsalm, Nieste – Eulenbäume Natural Monument loop from Heubruchwiesen bei Eschenstruth

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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Kassel
Helsa

Königsalm, Nieste – Eulenbäume Natural Monument loop from Heubruchwiesen bei Eschenstruth

Moderate

4.3

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Königsalm, Nieste – Eulenbäume Natural Monument loop from Heubruchwiesen bei Eschenstruth

02:05

28.7km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

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3.29 km

The Cascades (Hirschhagen)

Highlight • Structure

The cascades are part of the sewage system of the Hirschhagen explosives factory, which began producing TNT in 1938. Initially, the toxic wastewater was channeled into the Losse, but this …

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2

5.15 km

St. Paul Church and Historic Town Center of Helsa

Highlight • Historical Site

A very nice city center with many opportunities to take a break.

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3

10.9 km

Knottenfresser and Bohnenbiedel Sculptures at Kaufungen Town Hall

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The possibility of a rest is given or to buy some food

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15.1 km

Königsalm, Nieste

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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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15.4 km

Nieste Giants Sculptures – Mühlenberg Loop

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Directly at the 🚏 Königsalm, this sculpture invites you to hike to the Niester Giants.

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17.6 km

Eulenbäume Natural Monument

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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7

23.7 km

Rumpelstiltskin Fountain, Helsa

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The area around Helsa rum is said to be the home of Rumpelstiltskin. At least that's what the Brothers Grimm suspected. When you see the wooded hills of the Kaufunger …

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25.2 km

Railroad bridge over the Losse

Highlight • Waterfall

a nice place to rest

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28.7 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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13.5 km

7.87 km

3.70 km

3.55 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

6.97 km

4.03 km

3.46 km

212 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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