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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Reckenberg Castle – Orke Suspension Bridge loop from Waldeck-Frankenberg

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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Reckenberg Castle – Orke Suspension Bridge loop from Waldeck-Frankenberg

Moderate

4.7

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678

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Reckenberg Castle – Orke Suspension Bridge loop from Waldeck-Frankenberg

03:03

11.1km

180m

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: February 24, 2026

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Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee

Waypoints

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4.62 km

Orke floodplain meadows

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Super beautiful meadow landscape on the Orke. Here you can also keep your hot hiking feet in the cool water.

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5.14 km

Scenic Trail in Waldeck Switzerland

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A path like in the high alpine country. A really great hiking trail with views of the valley and surrounding area.

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5.55 km

View of the Orke Valley

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Nice view of the Orketal

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6.55 km

Wooden bridge over the Orke

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The bridge at Reckenberg Castle is just a little shaky 😅.

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6.56 km

Rest area at the Orke Bridge near Reckenberg Castle

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Nice rest stop in the Kellerwald-Edersee nature park.

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6.72 km

Reckenberg Castle

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Mentioned for the first time in the 14th century, originally a moated castle, whose moat was fed by the water of the Orcs. Property of Corvey Abbey until 1803. In …

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8.11 km

Bench with a view of the Orke Valley

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A nice place in the Orketal.

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8.56 km

Orke Suspension Bridge

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An interesting, albeit wobbly bridge over the Orke. Some boards would have to be repaired.

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.18 km

3.52 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

3.08 km

2.12 km

1.43 km

371 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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