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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Philippsthal

Philippsthal Castle – St. John's Church Vacha loop from Philippsthal (Werra)

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Philippsthal

Philippsthal Castle – St. John's Church Vacha loop from Philippsthal (Werra)

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Philippsthal Castle – St. John's Church Vacha loop from Philippsthal (Werra)

01:58

7.54km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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227 m

Border Museum at Philippsthal Castle

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The border museum is maintained on a voluntary basis by a great woman. Unfortunately there is no successor yet. There is a risk that the museum will be closed one …

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Philippsthal Castle

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Landgrave Philipp von Hessen had the castle built around 1685, which he appropriately named "Philippsthal". Today there is a trade and service center with the landgrave's library, the town hall …

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2.32 km

Gateway to the Via Regia

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This is where the ecumenical pilgrimage route begins (or ends). The route follows the historic route of the Via Regia. This ancient trade route was first documented in 1252, and …

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2.44 km

Wendelstein Castle Vacha

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The north-eastern old town of Vacha is dominated by Wendelstein Castle. Its origins lie in the 12th century, as can be seen from the Romanesque keep. Originally separated from the …

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2.58 km

St. John's Church Vacha

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The tower of the Protestant St. John's Church in Vacha dates back to the medieval St. Vitus Church. The nave was rebuilt later.

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2.77 km

Engel Half-Timbered House

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Very nicely renovated and great prepared!

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2.97 km

Stork Tower Vacha

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It is one of the three surviving round towers of the former city fortifications.

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4.06 km

Vacha Old Town

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The listed old town of Vacha offers the visitor some attractions such as the city walls or Wendelstein Castle, which give the place a historic flair.

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7.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.87 km

1.76 km

944 m

659 m

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.43 km

2.14 km

1.09 km

629 m

137 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Philippsthal Castle – St. John's Church Vacha loop from Philippsthal (Werra)

Border Museum at Philippsthal Castle

Philippsthal Castle

Gateway to the Via Regia

Wendelstein Castle Vacha

St. John's Church Vacha

Engel Half-Timbered House

Stork Tower Vacha

Vacha Old Town

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