Heldrungen Water Castle – Blue Bench loop from Heldrungen

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Kyffhäuserkreis

Heldrungen

Heldrungen Water Castle – Blue Bench loop from Heldrungen

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Heldrungen Water Castle – Blue Bench loop from Heldrungen

01:25

5.51km

30m

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 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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596 m

Heldrungen Water Castle

Highlight • Castle

Impressive building, unfortunately closed.
This of course awakens the researcher's mind.

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2.61 km

Rest Area at the Old Cherry Tree (Lehmgrube)

Highlight • Rest Area

Rest area with seating, a view of the moated castle and a wonderful old cherry tree 🍒

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3.18 km

Blue Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the yellow marked path from Heldrungen moated castle to the Finne hiking trail.

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4.67 km

Wallgraben

Highlight • River

5.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.84 km

1.27 km

1.23 km

171 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

984 m

745 m

497 m

125 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

16°C

2°C

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Comments

August 11, 2025,Wasserburg Heldrungen

With these rising temperatures, it was a pleasant route with shady sections; it was a really good walk. This French fortress architecture stands strikingly isolated at the Thuringian Gate. A resolute fortress with two bastions at the outer gate. The cast hole for pitch in the gate arch is clearly visible. The complex is well maintained; the youth hostel (DJH) …

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