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Himmelsleiter Stone Staircase – Königsberg Shelter loop from Reinhardswald

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Himmelsleiter Stone Staircase – Königsberg Shelter loop from Reinhardswald

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4.8

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23

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Himmelsleiter Stone Staircase – Königsberg Shelter loop from Reinhardswald

02:00

7.19km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.76 km

Hessenkanzel Viewpoint

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The Hessenkanzel offers a beautiful view over the Diemeltal!

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2.70 km

Upper Dreiländerblick Viewpoint

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3

3.38 km

Himmelsleiter and Panoramic Trail near Bad Karlshafen

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A great trail with views across the valley

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3.66 km

Himmelsleiter – Path to the Former Sandstone Quarry

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An old quarry, one of the quietest places in the area

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3.79 km

Himmelsleiter Stairway to the Former Quarry (Bad Karlshafen)

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The ladder to heaven a long stairway needed to inspect the rock slides during sandstone quarrying.

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3.81 km

Himmelsleiter Stone Staircase

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The "Himmelsleiter" used to be used to transport blocks of Weser sandstone from the quarry. The stones were transported down a chute to be shipped on the Weser.

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4.70 km

Heidelbeerkopf Hut

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Provides shelter in the rain or a good place to take a break.

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6.22 km

Königsberg Shelter

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Small, clean hut to protect against wind and weather

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7.19 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

1.76 km

Surfaces

4.50 km

1.76 km

882 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Sunday 7 June

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