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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Waldkappel

Ziegenküppel Observation Tower – Schemmeraner View loop from Rechtebach

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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Waldkappel

Ziegenküppel Observation Tower – Schemmeraner View loop from Rechtebach

Moderate

4.6

(20)

73

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Ziegenküppel Observation Tower – Schemmeraner View loop from Rechtebach

02:08

7.30km

200m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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69 m

Benches at the church in Rechtebach

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Neither an organ nor a harmonium existed until the early 20th century.
From 1901 onwards there was at least a pipe harmonium, which was replaced in 1950 by a positive organ from Bosch.

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1.58 km

Ziegenküppel Observation Tower

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Wonderful vision in all directions.

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1.62 km

The ascent on the premium hiking trail from Burghofen towards the Ziegenküppel observation tower is characterized by some very steep paths and trails, especially in the final section.

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2.34 km

Schemmeraner View

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The path to the Schemmeraner Blick leads parallel to the P17 and shortly after the viewpoint joins it again. The junction is signposted.

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3.44 km

In the spring you walk right through the blooming blackthorn, here and there a blooming cherry, just gorgeous 😁

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3.52 km

Limestone Quarry at Wilden Stein

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The limestone quarry is private property and may not be entered.

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3.55 km

Burghöfer Blick Viewpoint

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The Burghöfer Blick is a vantage point with a bench, which is a good resting place on the premium path P17 "Waldkappeker Berge", as it is located about half the way.

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5.61 km

Volkers Ruh Rest Area

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Pretty break area 👌🏼

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7.30 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.72 km

678 m

658 m

235 m

Surfaces

3.39 km

2.03 km

1.41 km

459 m

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Lowest point (260 m)

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Friday 3 July

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8°C

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