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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Train Station

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1.19 km

Wichtelpfad Melsungen – Station 1: Fairy House

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melsunger-land.de/touren/wichtelpfad-melsungen

Station 1 of a total of 13 stations.
Quiz question: How many purple flowers can you find at the flower shop?
Answer: 4 letters (write down number 1)

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1.43 km

Wichtelpfad Melsungen Fairy House (Station 2)

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melsunger-land.de/touren/wichtelpfad-melsungen

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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1.79 km

Wichtelpfad Melsungen – Station 3: Gnome Door and Haunted House

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melsunger-land.de/touren/wichtelpfad-melsungen

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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2.46 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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3.29 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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3.83 km

Weltkugel

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7.55 km

Dr. Henner Sostmann Hut

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A beautiful new refuge - sometimes in a different design.

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10.2 km

Spangenberg Castle

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Definitely worth stopping there. Lots to see. The rose garden is also very beautiful.

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17.0 km

Kaufmanns Rast Rest Area and Ars Natura “Deceleration Terminal”

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Various hiking trails meet at "Kaufmanns Rast". A nice sitting area invites you to take a little break. Here is also the Ars-Natura work of art "Deceleration Terminal" by Sandrino …

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26.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

2.71 km

2.10 km

2.00 km

1.04 km

153 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

4.09 km

3.57 km

3.25 km

2.05 km

394 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 April

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Wichtelpfad Melsungen – Station 1: Fairy House

Wichtelpfad Melsungen Fairy House (Station 2)

Wichtelpfad Melsungen – Station 3: Gnome Door and Haunted House

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

Carl Braun Hut

Dr. Henner Sostmann Hut

Spangenberg Castle

Kaufmanns Rast Rest Area and Ars Natura “Deceleration Terminal”

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