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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Haunetal

Shelter at the village pond – Lange Steine (Stoppelsberg) loop from Oberstoppel

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Haunetal

Shelter at the village pond – Lange Steine (Stoppelsberg) loop from Oberstoppel

Easy

4.6

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Shelter at the village pond – Lange Steine (Stoppelsberg) loop from Oberstoppel

01:41

5.89km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Bus stop

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93 m

Shelter at the village pond

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The village pond in Oberstoppel is right on the main road. A fence has been put up around the pond to keep small children away from the water. Magnificent aquatic …

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262 m

Start/End of the Burgpfad Premium Hiking Trail

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Here is a parking lot where you can start the castle path

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565 m

View of the Hessisches Kegelspiel

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A great view of the mountains of the Hessian skittles

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781 m

View of Oberstoppel and Soisberg

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Excellent view towards Soisberg

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1.45 km

Hauneck Castle Ruin with Viewpoint

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Really well-preserved ruins with a great view and lots of seating. But the ascent is quite strenuous.

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1.46 km

Hauneck Castle Ruins on Stoppelsberg

Highlight • Castle

The effort of the climb, whether on foot or by bike, is rewarded by the magnificent view.
The ruins of the summit castle lie on the summit of the 524 …

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3.71 km

Lange Steine (Stoppelsberg)

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The long stones on the Stoppelsberg have a very long history. They are made of sandstone and are approximately 245 million years old. They probably originated from river deposits. About …

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5.55 km

Nature Quiz Trail Rhön Mountains

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Around 20 wooden panels test your knowledge of local plants and animals.

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5.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.84 km

1.12 km

617 m

301 m

Surfaces

3.35 km

1.56 km

920 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Thursday 27 August

24°C

17°C

84 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

January 29, 2024,Wanderung

Hauneck Castle and
"Long Stones"
Wonderful day 🌞
it was nice

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August 2, 2025,Ober- und Unterstoppel: Burg Hauneck und Lange Steine

Before heading off to the Bad Hersfeld Festival (The Robbers), we did a short castle hike: We started at the castle parking lot in Oberstoppeln and headed straight up to the Hauneck castle ruins. We explored the castle and, under a blue sky, walked the Kuppenrhön valley all the way to Thuringia wearing pillowcases. Beautifully restored castle ruins with a …

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Shelter at the village pond – Lange Steine (Stoppelsberg) loop from Oberstoppel

Shelter at the village pond

Start/End of the Burgpfad Premium Hiking Trail

View of the Hessisches Kegelspiel

View of Oberstoppel and Soisberg

Hauneck Castle Ruin with Viewpoint

Hauneck Castle Ruins on Stoppelsberg

Lange Steine (Stoppelsberg)

Nature Quiz Trail Rhön Mountains

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