Shepherds' Hall Pavilion – Bismarck Tower Eschwege loop from Eschwege

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Eschwege

Shepherds' Hall Pavilion – Bismarck Tower Eschwege loop from Eschwege

Moderate

4.7

(15)

hikers

Shepherds' Hall Pavilion – Bismarck Tower Eschwege loop from Eschwege

02:59

10.8km

170m

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: August 6, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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144 m

Tränenbrücke (Tears Bridge) in Eschwege

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A beautiful bridge along the Werra

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1.40 km

View of Werratal Lake

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beautiful view from here

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1.62 km

View of Eschwege

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A really great view

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1.63 km

Shepherds' Hall Pavilion

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The Schäferhalle, a pavilion on the western slope of the Eschweger Leuchtberg complex, was built in 1913 according to the plans of the then city architect Großklaus.
It commemorates Gustav …

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2.24 km

Bismarck Tower Eschwege

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The Bismarckturm Eschwege is a 26 m high Bismarck monument on the summit of the east of Eschwege and immediately south of the Werra lying large light mountain (318.7 m …

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6.41 km

Eschwege Botanical Garden

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Nice park with a variety of play equipment for children
some interesting trees

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7.49 km

Werra Bridge in Eschwege

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Very nice bridge 🦊🍂

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8.82 km

View of Eschwege's Old Town and the Werra River

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Wonderful view of the Werra and the old town of Eschwege in the background.

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.27 km

1.95 km

1.83 km

1.60 km

138 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

3.22 km

2.81 km

1.18 km

226 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

March 6, 2022,Eschwege: Felsenkeller - Bismarckturm - Altstadt 🔄

Actually we wanted to go around the Werratalsee in Eschwege today. Unfortunately, the pedestrian bridge over the Werra has been under construction since 08/21. So we rescheduled and hiked round 1 Felsenkeller, Bismarck Tower and the historic old town.
For VolkerR, Eschwege was the first town he was able to visit in Hesse after the border was opened. But after …

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