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

Last updated: February 23, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.90 km

Forest Sofa With View of Kirchhof

Highlight • Viewpoint

In autumn 2022, the city of Melsungen upgraded the Bartenwetzer circular hiking trails with eight new forest sofas. One of these forest sofas is here on the B5/B6 with a wonderful view of Kirchhof.

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4.57 km

Kroneneiche on the Sälzerweg

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after the old oak fell at the beginning of 2022, a new oak was planted in the immediate vicinity of the former location.

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21.0 km

View of Spangenberg

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Whether by bike 🚲 or on foot a nice route

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22.7 km

Dr. Henner Sostmann Hut

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A beautiful new refuge - sometimes in a different design.

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26.9 km

Carl Braun Hut

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The section on the ArsNatura-Weg from Melsungen to the Carl Braun Hütte is worth a visit whatever the weather. The delightful Melsung forest and the great works of art make …

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27.7 km

The Nature Conversation by Peter Paul Medzech (Ars Natura, Melsungen)

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For me, the highlight of the ARS-NATURA hiking trail encounter: “The Nature Conversation”. A well-chosen location, a work of art that blends into nature and is at the same time …

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28.4 km

Wichtelpfad Melsungen – Station 3: Gnome Door and Haunted House

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Station 3 of 13 stations

Quiz question: What sits on the top of the roof?

Answer: 8 letters (write down number 6)

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28.8 km

Wichtelpfad Melsungen Fairy House (Station 2)

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Station 2 of 13 stations

Quiz question: Which plants grow in front of the elf door?

Answer: 5 letters (write down number 2)

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29.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

1.87 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

5.68 km

3.95 km

1.17 km

265 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Forest Sofa With View of Kirchhof – Carl Braun Hut loop from Melsungen

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View of Spangenberg

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Carl Braun Hut

The Nature Conversation by Peter Paul Medzech (Ars Natura, Melsungen)

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