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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Edermünde

Basalt Formation at Bensberg – Bilstein Cliffs loop from Rothgrund bei Besse

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Edermünde

Basalt Formation at Bensberg – Bilstein Cliffs loop from Rothgrund bei Besse

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Basalt Formation at Bensberg – Bilstein Cliffs loop from Rothgrund bei Besse

01:55

6.62km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 1, 2026

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Rothgrund bei Besse

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Parking

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75 m

View towards Besse

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A beautiful view down into the Besse basin

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145 m

Rainsborn Viewpoint

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At this parking lot you have a great and wide view down into the valley. I always start my "Animal Christmas" here at Christmas.

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3.21 km

Basalt Formation at Bensberg

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The basalt formation is smaller than expected, but still very beautiful to look at. There is also a hotspot there for all geocaching enthusiasts

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3.26 km

Basalt formation in Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Beautiful basalt rock formation

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4.31 km

Viewpoint and Picnic Area at Bilstein

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Further view towards the south

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4.32 km

Bilsteinhütte and Viewpoint Over Besse

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Panoramic view of Besse.

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4.36 km

View from Bocksgeil

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Great view

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5.05 km

Bilstein Cliffs

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The view from here is magnificent and the seating area with benches and table invites you to take a break. The bushes and low trees on the slope provide places for birds for a photo session.

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6.62 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

1.95 km

265 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 12 May

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Basalt Formation at Bensberg – Bilstein Cliffs loop from Rothgrund bei Besse

View towards Besse

Rainsborn Viewpoint

Basalt Formation at Bensberg

Basalt formation in Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Viewpoint and Picnic Area at Bilstein

Bilsteinhütte and Viewpoint Over Besse

View from Bocksgeil

Bilstein Cliffs

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