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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Waldkappel

Pioneer Tower Mäuseberg – Burghöfer Blick Viewpoint loop from Waldkappel

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Waldkappel

Pioneer Tower Mäuseberg – Burghöfer Blick Viewpoint loop from Waldkappel

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Pioneer Tower Mäuseberg – Burghöfer Blick Viewpoint loop from Waldkappel

04:43

15.9km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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1.56 km

Pioneer Tower Mäuseberg

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Source: naturparkfrauholle.land/qrlink/447

Pioneer tower

Soldiers from the 1st Command of the Pioneer Battalion 29 from Hann. Münden built the first observation tower on the Mäuseberg. In 1937 the 12.50 m …

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6.27 km

Ziegenküppel Observation Tower

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Wonderful vision in all directions.

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6.31 km

Enchanted Forest Path with Gnomes

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The ascent on the premium hiking trail from Burghofen towards the Ziegenküppel observation tower is characterized by some very steep paths and trails, especially in the final section.

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6.35 km

Ridge Trail in the Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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Over roots, leaves, soft forest floor... very nice path through the forest

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8.18 km

Path Lined With Blackthorn Blossoms

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In the spring you walk right through the blooming blackthorn, here and there a blooming cherry, just gorgeous 😁

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8.30 km

Burghöfer Blick Viewpoint

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The Burghöfer Blick is a vantage point with a bench, which is a good resting place on the premium path P17 "Waldkappeker Berge", as it is located about half the way.

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10.4 km

Volkers Ruh Rest Area

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Pretty break area 👌🏼

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15.2 km

Shelter at P 17 on the Frau Holle Trail

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Shelter with seating at the Trift

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15.6 km

Birkenwäldchen

Viewpoint

15.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

3.86 km

781 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.79 km

6.27 km

871 m

505 m

487 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

24°C

8°C

14 %

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May 13, 2023,Premiumweg P17 Waldkappeler Berge (Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land)

Premium trail P17 Waldkappel mountains
(Frau-Holle-Land geo-nature park)
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naturparkfrauholle.land/wandern/premiumwege/detail/premiumweg-p17-waldkappeler-berge

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January 25, 2026,Waldkappeler Berge P17 (Bus-Waldkappel-Kirche - Bus-Waldkappel-Kirche)

Today I headed back to the Werra-Meißner district to experience the premium hiking trails. Of the trails easily accessible by public bus, the P17 certainly qualifies. I'm already familiar with the area around Waldkappel from the longer long-distance hiking trails, but this premium tour is a completely different experience. It starts off well right from the beginning: a steep climb …

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April 4, 2023,P17 Waldkappeler Berge

We were on the P17 today 👣🐾

We hiked up and down to the pioneer tower on the MÃ¤useberg and to the Ziegenkueppel lookout tower.

I particularly liked the lookout tower on the Ziegenkueppel.
The small wooden tower has a terrace which was perfect for lunch breaks and the view from the top is fantastic.

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March 13, 2022,Premiumweg Waldkappeler Berge

Recommended and wonderful tour in the vicinity of Waldkappel❗️ An enchanting highlight is the miniature castle, which wants to be discovered on the way in the forest. In between, the traces of the last storms are unmistakable. Nevertheless, the route is walkable - with a few climbs over fallen trees. Towards summer you may have to be prepared for heavy …

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September 7, 2024,☀️⛰️💚Premiumweg P17 - Waldkappeler Berge🌳👀🥾

More information about the P17 can be found at naturparkfrauholle.land/wandern/premiumwege/detail/premiumweg-p17-waldkappeler-berge

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March 19, 2025,Wanderung P 17, Waldkappeler Berge

Another premium trail "checked off," now only two remain 😄
Nice route, but thankfully the strenuous part came first, phew...
I had breakfast before setting off; there were still traces of snow on the meadow and the grass was frozen. Later, I warmed up and lugged half my clothes back into my backpack.
At the end, I stepped on the …

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July 4, 2021,P17 Waldkappeler Berge (Viel Licht und Schatten)

The P17 Waldkappeler Berge is a demanding hiking trail through woods and meadows. We ran it counterclockwise. The name is program. After starting at the hiking car park in Waldkappel, it went uphill through the Mühlbachstälchen to the source of Asbrands Börnchen. Then straight back down to almost the hikers' parking lot. The way down was a disaster. We struggled …

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June 28, 2025,P17 Waldkapeller Berge

Today I was hiking in the Waldkappel Mountains in sunshine and temperatures around 30 degrees. The name really lives up to its name, so towards the end (it was 18 km, after all), I just crept up the mountains. I enjoyed the views from the Pioneer Tower and the observation tower on the Ziegenküppel. Narrow paths and wide trails, but …

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Pioneer Tower Mäuseberg – Burghöfer Blick Viewpoint loop from Waldkappel

Pioneer Tower Mäuseberg

Ziegenküppel Observation Tower

Enchanted Forest Path with Gnomes

Ridge Trail in the Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Path Lined With Blackthorn Blossoms

Burghöfer Blick Viewpoint

Volkers Ruh Rest Area

Shelter at P 17 on the Frau Holle Trail

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