Shepherds' Hall Pavilion – Bismarck Tower Eschwege loop from Eschwege

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Eschwege

Shepherds' Hall Pavilion – Bismarck Tower Eschwege loop from Eschwege

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Shepherds' Hall Pavilion – Bismarck Tower Eschwege loop from Eschwege

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3.32km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

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112 m

View of Werratal Lake

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beautiful view from here

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267 m

Eschwege Forest Stage

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In the summer there are performances by the Young Theater. Accessible all year round.

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410 m

View of Eschwege

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A really great view

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413 m

Shepherds' Hall Pavilion

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The Schäferhalle, a pavilion on the western slope of the Eschweger Leuchtberg complex, was built in 1913 according to the plans of the then city architect Großklaus.
It commemorates Gustav …

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1.02 km

Bismarck Tower Eschwege

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The Bismarckturm Eschwege is a 26 m high Bismarck monument on the summit of the east of Eschwege and immediately south of the Werra lying large light mountain (318.7 m …

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1.76 km

Leuchtbergsattel Trailhead

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free parking at the tower

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1.81 km

Leuchtberg Saddle trailhead parking

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From here you can hike up to the Bismarckturm very well. A short but challenging ascent (length: 650m). Anyone cycling up here with a mountain bike should pay attention to good tread and good brakes (for the way down!).

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1.91 km

Leuchtberg Beech

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Approximately 200m away from the Leuchtbergsattel hiking car park in the direction of the Schubartshöhe forest inn, you will find a sign on the right-hand side of the path that …

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3.32 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.15 km

813 m

310 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.31 km

925 m

560 m

461 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

4°C

12 %

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Comments

November 3, 2023,🥾 Feierabendspaziergang zum Bismarckturm 🍂

This is how I like the start of the weekend 😊. After work in very nice autumn weather, a dog in a good mood, colorful leaves 🍁, no muddy paths and a great view from Leuchtberg into the Werra Valley. What more could you want 🍀

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