Aussichtspunkt Hoher Ahrenberg – View of Ludwigstein Castle loop from Wahlhausen

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Bad Sooden-Allendorf

Aussichtspunkt Hoher Ahrenberg – View of Ludwigstein Castle loop from Wahlhausen

Easy

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Aussichtspunkt Hoher Ahrenberg – View of Ludwigstein Castle loop from Wahlhausen

01:39

5.71km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.93 km

View of Bad Sooden-Allendorf

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View of the city.

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2.39 km

View of Schloss Rothestein and the Hörne from the bench

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With a view of Rothestein Castle and the Hörne in the background.

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2.91 km

Forest path in Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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3.15 km

Wading pool and trough at the edge of the forest

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Always a nice refreshment for your feet after every hike home.
Or just during the evening walk on Panoramaweg 9.

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3.97 km

Aussichtspunkt Hoher Ahrenberg

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Hard to believe, but the Hohe Ahrenberg lives up to its name. In summer as in winter a nice tour from Ellershausen.
Unfortunately, he too has to have his trees felled. :-(

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4.16 km

View of Ludwigstein Castle

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After a short but crisp ascent up the Hopfenberg to the Hohen Ahrenberg you can see the castle 🏰 Ludwigstein on the right

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4.74 km

View of Junkerkuppe and Ministerblick

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After a short but steep ascent on the Hopfenberg up to the Hohen Ahrenberg you can see the Junkerkuppe on the right (highest elevation of the Höhberg/Thuringia/510m) and the Ministerblick (Thuringia/Eichsfeld) above Lindewerra (Stockmacherdorf)

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5.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.05 km

624 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

784 m

277 m

203 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

7°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

October 15, 2024,Frau Holle Land: Ahrenberg, Panoramaweg Hoher Ahrenberg ☀️🤩👍

From Allendorf we are quickly "up" in Ahrenberg. After checking in, the wonderful sunshine lures us on the small panoramic tour directly from our hotel.

The name says it all, we really like what we get to see. We hike on beautiful forest paths above the Werra and enjoy the fantastic views of Bad Sooden-Allendorf, Wahlhausen, the Werra and the …

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February 27, 2022,Panoramarundweg

In sunny weather we walked the panoramic circular route near Ellershausen today. A beautiful circular hiking trail with great views, many benches and places to stop for refreshments on the Ahrenberg. Unfortunately, the path is no longer well maintained and the signage leaves a lot to be desired for those unfamiliar with the area, as do other paths around the …

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