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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Kassel

Bad Emstal

Hessenturm Observation Tower – View of Niedenstein loop from Bad Emstal

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Kassel

Bad Emstal

Hessenturm Observation Tower – View of Niedenstein loop from Bad Emstal

Moderate

5.0

(6)

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Hessenturm Observation Tower – View of Niedenstein loop from Bad Emstal

01:33

19.9km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.6 km for 38 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.96 km

Scenic Forest Trail

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6.96 km

Rest area with wooden swing and water pump

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A new rest area with many opportunities to relax for hikers and cyclists

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7.35 km

View of Kellerwald

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Wide view to the cellar forest

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9.21 km

Bench with a view of Stegenberg and the tower

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With good foresight

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10.0 km

Trail to the Hessenturm

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It goes up steeply

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10.5 km

Hessenturm Observation Tower

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The ascent to the tower is worthwhile and is rewarded with a beautiful view of the landscape.

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14.4 km

View of Niedenstein

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There is an unusually beautiful view of Niederstein from here. You can see how the place nestles against the mountain.

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14.8 km

View of Niedenstein and Merxhausen countryside

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An easy route with viewpoints

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19.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

2.55 km

1.98 km

487 m

Surfaces

8.85 km

8.54 km

1.57 km

477 m

366 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Monday 8 June

16°C

9°C

42 %

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Hessenturm Observation Tower – View of Niedenstein loop from Bad Emstal

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Rest area with wooden swing and water pump

View of Kellerwald

Bench with a view of Stegenberg and the tower

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Hessenturm Observation Tower

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View of Niedenstein and Merxhausen countryside

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