Hiking loop from Wahlhausen

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Hiking loop from Wahlhausen

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Hiking loop from Wahlhausen

01:24

4.82km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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257 m

Former Inner German Border at Schifflersgrund

Highlight • Historical Site

Steep way to the border museum

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2.37 km

View of the Outdoor Area of the Schifflersgrund Border Museum

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2.62 km

Memorial at the Schifflersgrund Border Museum

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Twenty-six people lost their lives on the border between Hesse and Thuringia. This memorial commemorates these people.

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2.74 km

Border Fence at the Schifflersgrund Border Museum

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A quick stop is a must!

The Schifflersgrund Border Museum opened on October 3, 1991. It is one of the oldest border museums in Germany. In the following years, further …

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2.77 km

Start/Finish of the Schifflersgrund Border Trail

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Start/Finish border hiking trail
10.8 km long circular hiking trail following the history of the East/West border. Recommendation: follow with a tour of the museum - culture meets nature

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2.91 km

Kolonnenweg (border patrol road) at the Schifflersgrund Border Museum

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Once, patrol paths were part of the inner-German border installations on the side of the former GDR. Today, they have mostly been converted into publicly accessible hiking trails. This patrol …

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3.47 km

Heierkopf Observation Tower and View over Bad Sooden-Allendorf

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The tower can be climbed via a steep ladder. At the top you will be rewarded with a fantastic view over Bad Sooden-Allendorf.

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3.48 km

Feel Free Wooden Sculpture at Schifflersgrund Border Museum

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A hike along the former border brings you to this beautiful place. Right on the other side there is a lookout tower from which you have a great overview of the surroundings.

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4.82 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.33 km

309 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces