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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
Malsfeld

Carl Braun Hut – Dr. Henner Sostmann Hut loop from Malsfeld

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
Malsfeld

Carl Braun Hut – Dr. Henner Sostmann Hut loop from Malsfeld

Moderate

4.8

(62)

119

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Carl Braun Hut – Dr. Henner Sostmann Hut loop from Malsfeld

03:17

43.9km

630m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.48 km for 116 m

After 38.3 km for 116 m

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Train Station

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9.48 km

Carl Braun Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The section on the ArsNatura-Weg from Melsungen to the Carl Braun Hütte is worth a visit whatever the weather. The delightful Melsung forest and the great works of art make the route something very special. And in fog or rain it even gets a little mystical.

But remember that the ArsNatura is also a hiking trail and drive accordingly carefully.

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14.1 km

Beautiful work of art at Ars Natura

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14.6 km

Dr. Henner Sostmann Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A beautiful new refuge - sometimes in a different design.

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23.4 km

Günsteröder Heights

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Hiking car park and one of the highest points of the Günsteroder Höhe

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23.4 km

From here the Sälzerweg starts on which you can drive off the road to Melsungen.

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28.3 km

Capercaillie Hut

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Stable, large hut for resting with a large forecourt for activities

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32.2 km

This is where the Sälzerweg (X8) and the Wildbahn/Schusterpfad (X3) meet. Also interesting art as part of the Ars Natura

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38.3 km

The bridge takes its name from the woodcutters who moved into the city forest. They whipped their axes (whiskers) at the sandstones of the bridge to sharpen them.
This gave the Melsunger their nickname "The Bartenwetzer".
At this point, first documented in 1395 a bridge construction, which was probably built in the 13th century. The building was probably already made of stone and was destroyed by the winter flood in 1552.


Until the construction of a wooden bridge in 1564, they made use of a ferry service over the Fulda

The Bartenwetzerbrücke is built from 1595 to 1596 as a stone crossing of the Fulda. Due to the short construction period, it can be assumed that the bridge was built on the foundations and remains of the previous bridge.

In 1643, the bridge was so damaged during the winter flood that a rift formed, which had to be secured with the iron brackets that can still be seen today. 1655 it came to a similar damage.

In 1945, two arches of the Bartenwetz bridge were blown up during the Second World War.

After the war, the bridge was initially rebuilt provisionally, until 1956, the blasted arches were rebuilt in ready-mixed concrete.

In 1966, on the side facing the Fulda weir, a temporary pedestrian walkway was added to increase the traffic area on the bridge. The bridge was replaced in 1973 by precast concrete parts.

With completion of the Melsung Castle Bridge in 1983, the Bartenwetzerbrücke has lost its traffic function for traffic. It was therefore extensively renovated in 1986 and 1987 and restored to its original appearance. Since then, it is only used by pedestrians.
The bridge is about 115 meters long and has a width of 6.90 meters.


It consists of six arches, with a width of 8.95 meters, 12.46 meters, 14.73 meters, 16.26 meters, 16.52 meters and 16.80 meters from the Fulda weir seen.

On the side facing the weir, the piers of the pier have triangular pointed ice deflectors, while downstream the piers are provided with round arches.
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43.9 km

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Train Station

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32.6 km

4.81 km

3.29 km

2.85 km

315 m

Surfaces

26.1 km

8.59 km

3.58 km

3.11 km

2.51 km

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Wednesday 17 June

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