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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Hessisch Lichtenau

Lake Steinert – The Cascades (Hirschhagen) loop from Fürstenhagen

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Hessisch Lichtenau

Lake Steinert – The Cascades (Hirschhagen) loop from Fürstenhagen

Moderate

4.4

(19)

48

riders

Lake Steinert – The Cascades (Hirschhagen) loop from Fürstenhagen

02:04

28.1km

400m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

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2.91 km

Hollenbach Grill Hut and Pond in Eschenstruth

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Barbecue hut with seating and playground.
There is a nice little pond on the path above the grill hut

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4.79 km

Michelskopfsee and Schwedenkreuz Trail

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Great tours are possible in the area

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3

5.68 km

Schweinebörnchen Spring

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There is fresh spring water.

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4

14.5 km

Lake Steinert

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It is wonderful here at the Steinertsee! Well done parkland!

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21.4 km

Mittelmühle Watermill in Helsa

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A mill with an active mill wheel is rarely seen

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21.7 km

Rumpelstiltskin Fountain, Helsa

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The area around Helsa rum is said to be the home of Rumpelstiltskin. At least that's what the Brothers Grimm suspected. When you see the wooded hills of the Kaufunger …

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23.5 km

The Cascades (Hirschhagen)

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The cascades are part of the sewage system of the Hirschhagen explosives factory, which began producing TNT in 1938. Initially, the toxic wastewater was channeled into the Losse, but this …

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24.2 km

Helsa–Kassel Cycle Path

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Great bike path easy to ride in any weather

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28.1 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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10.8 km

9.81 km

4.54 km

1.57 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

7.54 km

3.66 km

1.45 km

458 m

327 m

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