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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Gilserberg

Schönstein Wading Pool – Schönstein Castle Ruins loop from Schönstein

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Gilserberg

Schönstein Wading Pool – Schönstein Castle Ruins loop from Schönstein

Moderate

4.2

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Schönstein Wading Pool – Schönstein Castle Ruins loop from Schönstein

03:17

11.8km

220m

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: April 29, 2026

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Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee

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232 m

Schönstein Wading Pool

Highlight • Rest Area

This wonderful treading basin is located directly on the stream in the north, inviting you to relax and refresh yourself, and also has a lot of interesting information.

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3.99 km

Alte Schmiede Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This hut Alte Schmiede looks a bit neglected, but can be used for a rest (outdoor area).

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4.24 km

The Helenenquelle (not to be confused with the Helenenquelle near Bad Wildungen) pours refreshing water.
Above is a stone with an inscription.
Some benches are at the source, but they are not that inviting 😬.

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4.63 km

Giant Coastal Redwoods and Sequoias in Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park

Highlight • Forest

Some of the non-native trees that are already quite large - I would say coastal firs and sequoias. Exciting...

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4.82 km

Erbsloch Greywacke Outcrop

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Very interesting information boards worth reading are the only ones in this section Kellerwald Steig

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7.51 km

Schönstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The Schönstein castle ruins are a bit overgrown, but still a worthwhile detour. The ruins are romantic.

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10.1 km

Model of the Rommershäuser Hammer

Highlight • Monument

Around 1600, an iron forge was built here to use the minerals available in the mountains. More details are on the notice board.

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10.7 km

Old Railway Line Gilserberg–Jesberg

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Former branch line of the Main-Weser-Bahn, construction started in 1908; Section Gemünden-Kirchhain 1912-1914.

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11.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.15 km

2.28 km

823 m

293 m

255 m

Surfaces

3.17 km

3.13 km

3.02 km

2.02 km

435 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Schönstein Wading Pool – Schönstein Castle Ruins loop from Schönstein

Schönstein Wading Pool

Alte Schmiede Hut

Helenenquelle

Giant Coastal Redwoods and Sequoias in Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park

Erbsloch Greywacke Outcrop

Schönstein Castle Ruins

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