Stöcketeich Pond – Ancient Giant Oaks loop from Ippinghausen

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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Kassel

Wolfhagen

Stöcketeich Pond – Ancient Giant Oaks loop from Ippinghausen

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311

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Stöcketeich Pond – Ancient Giant Oaks loop from Ippinghausen

03:40

13.4km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.79 km

Scenic Forest Path Near H7 Trail

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A beautiful narrow nature path meanders along here.

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3.95 km

Boundary stones and rest area at the edge of the Wolfhager Land forest

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Quiet rest area to relax with a view of the Weidelsburg, North Hesse's largest castle complex is located south of Ippinghausen in the Kassel district on a steep basalt cone (492m above sea level)

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8.30 km

Stöcketeich Pond

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Very idyllic location, several benches invite you to linger, highly recommended

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8.31 km

View of the pond with rest area

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This large lake is a bit hidden behind bushes. There is also a nice seating area with a direct view of the lake. Nice place to take a little rest

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8.89 km

Ancient Giant Oaks

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Quaint tree giants in the natural forest

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9.45 km

Heller Platz Parking Area (Habichtswald Nature Park)

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My favorite hiking trail - from here three trails lead across the forest. Well signposted

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9.67 km

H7 Circular Trail Leckringhausen

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The H7 is a very beautiful varied circular route. Partial trail-like trails with great views into the countryside. The labeling is perfect, you can count on that!

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12.9 km

Ippinghausen — village and model of Weidelsburg Castle

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Here you can board the H7 at various locations, e.g. at the cemetery.

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.06 km

5.23 km

603 m

517 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

5.21 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

13°C

3°C

59 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

October 29, 2025,Habichtswaldsteig Extratour H7 "Im Land der Riesen"

I really liked the H7; it wasn't too demanding, so I could just enjoy autumn 😁. And the weather finally cooperated 😁

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June 15, 2025,Habichtswald Extratour H7

I quickly did one of the Habichtswaldsteig trail's extra tours before the forecast rain. It was beautiful, and the trails were very varied... there was everything: tarmac, gravel, forest paths, and paths that were almost unrecognizable. It's a good thing I had Komoot with me, and all the H-routes are excellently signposted.

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September 12, 2022,H7 „Im Land der Riesen“ mit Weidelsburg

Today the Habichtswald Steig Nr7 was on the plan, with a small extension to Weidelsburg... 🙂🙃 Marie

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November 19, 2022,H 7 Habichtswaldsteig

Was a nice tour through the first snow in bright sunshine 🥾🌞

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May 23, 2024,H7 Im Land der Riesen 🌳🚶‍♀️🚶🐕🐕🌥🌳

Unfortunately, not much of the impressive giants is left, but the trunks and branches that remain there are testament to their size.
The H7 has become much more attractive again. While a few years ago large areas of wasteland left a rather desolate impression, a lot of fresh growth now ensures a varied vegetation.
A large part of the route …

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January 24, 2022,Habichtswaldsteig Extratour H7

We started at the cemetery parking lot in Ippinghausen. Below the Weidelsburg weidelsburg.de we continued through deep beech forests. In between, however, you also cross large aisles again and again. But these are already being reforested. The H7 is very well signposted, but some paths are currently quite muddy and therefore very strenuous at times.

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July 22, 2022,H7 Habichtswaldsteig Extratour

Beautiful path with many forest paths ... super signposted
That's the way it has to be
Go on

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August 9, 2022,Im Wolfhager Land H7 🌲🌳🚶🚶‍♀️🐕🐕☀️☘️

From Heller Platz we started out a bit haphazardly, the quarry tempted us to take a closer look. From the idyllic Stöcke pond we decided to follow the H7. The Wolfhager Stadtwald is now partially reforested, but there are still large bare areas. The paths are again easy to walk on and the H7 is well marked throughout. I've often …

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