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Schifferplatz Gieselwerder – The Spitzenburg Ruins loop from Bodenfelde

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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Kassel
Lippoldsberg

Schifferplatz Gieselwerder – The Spitzenburg Ruins loop from Bodenfelde

Moderate

4.3

(9)

31

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Schifferplatz Gieselwerder – The Spitzenburg Ruins loop from Bodenfelde

02:02

8.00km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 7.55 km for 95 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.54 km

Gieselwerder Village and the Weser Promenade

Highlight • Settlement

Gieselwerder is the seat of the municipality of Wesertal in the district of Kassel, newly established in 2020. The place is located on a former island in the Weser river and has beautiful half-timbered houses and a Weser promenade.

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3.87 km

Weberei-Museum Kircher

Highlight • Historical Site

The interesting Kircher Weaving Museum is usually open on Sundays in summer. It is located in the historic center of Gieselwerder in a beautiful half-timbered house.

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4.12 km

Schifferplatz Gieselwerder

Highlight • Monument

The Schifferplatz commemorates the long and important tradition of Weser shipping in Gieselwerder and is equipped with several memorabilia.

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4.25 km

There is a beautiful view of the Weser from the tree-lined promenade.

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4.73 km

The Spitzenburg Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The Spitzenburg can no longer be seen today. However, its history is well described. So this was the northern end of the Werder. 😃

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7.60 km

From March 15th to October 31st you can take the fairytale ferry across the Weser as a pedestrian. The crossing costs 1 euro for adults and 50 cents for children. …

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8.00 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.83 km

939 m

854 m

241 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.94 km

1.14 km

827 m

< 100 m

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