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Guesthouse – Forsthaus Ruthardshausen loop from Hexenwiese

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Hesse

Guesthouse – Forsthaus Ruthardshausen loop from Hexenwiese

Moderate

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Guesthouse – Forsthaus Ruthardshausen loop from Hexenwiese

02:32

8.65km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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1

1.35 km

Old Boundary Stone

Highlight • Monument

2

2.30 km

Guesthouse

Highlight • Mountain Hut

3

2.40 km

Forsthaus Ruthardshausen

Highlight • Historical Site

The former count's forester's lodge, also called "Jägerhaus", was an inn and a popular excursion destination for decades (Source: Wikipedia).
However, the listed building and its surroundings are currently, after …

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2.54 km

St. Valentin Church Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Today only ruins of the masonry remain of the listed medieval church of St. Valentin - a Gothic parish church built around 1260.
The church is the last indication of the Ruthardshausen desert. Source: Wikipedia
360cities.net/de/image/laubach-kirchenruine-ruthardshausen

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3.93 km

The "Himmelsleiter" observation tower is 35 meters high. The tower structure (made of aluminum) has four observation platforms of different heights.
From the top platform, you have a fantastic view …

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6

5.72 km

Japanese Knotweed Hedge

Highlight • Natural

7

6.19 km

Ruthartshausen

Highlight • Settlement

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8.65 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.09 km

602 m

577 m

392 m

Surfaces

3.86 km

2.01 km

1.61 km

602 m

577 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Friday 23 October

8°C

4°C

94 %

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