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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Hessisch Lichtenau

View from Schwalbenthal – Bransrode Quarry loop from Hausen

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Hessisch Lichtenau

View from Schwalbenthal – Bransrode Quarry loop from Hausen

Moderate

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View from Schwalbenthal – Bransrode Quarry loop from Hausen

02:42

30.5km

820m

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: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 8.24 km for 83 m

Waypoints

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204 m

Hausen Species Conservation Tower

Highlight • Monument

The Hausen village community and BUND have converted an old transformer station into a species protection tower.
Bats, martins and other birds and insects should find an ideal home here.

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7.51 km

View from Schwalbenthal

Highlight • Viewpoint

On Sundays the Meißner ice cream car is at the lookout point! Definitely worth a visit!

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8.67 km

View of Berkatal and Frau Holle Labyrinth

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a fantastic view of the Berka Valley. A few meters further is the Frau Holle Labyrinth, a so-called "Ur-Labyrinth" that stands for the way of life.

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9.05 km

Frau Holle Pond and Frau Holle Sculpture

Highlight • Lake

The stories overlap at the Frau-Holle-Teich on the Hoher Meißner. Even in winter, this place exudes something magical. Everywhere you can read countless legends. The pond here is considered the …

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19.1 km

Wilhelmshütte Shelter on Schneehagenweg

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice quiet place for a rest.

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22.7 km

Bühlchen bei Weißenbach

Nature Reserve

25.4 km

Bransrode Quarry

Highlight • Structure

Basalt was mined here a few years ago. Today it is an interesting place to see how nature takes everything back. Entering the edge is forbidden because of the risk of falling rocks.

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26.7 km

Kasseler Hut (Kasseler Kuppe)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Kasseler Hütte is located on the Kasseler Kuppe, 750m above sea level and can be easily reached via the forest path.

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28.0 km

Root Trail in Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful nature trail. A few stones and roots make it a classic S1. Watch out for hikers !!! It is a premium hiking trail !!

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30.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

3.18 km

1.97 km

1.90 km

Surfaces

19.3 km

4.73 km

3.72 km

1.58 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

23°C

8°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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