Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Christenberger Talgrund

Christenberg

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Start point

Train Station

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9.34 km

Mellnau Castle Ruins

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The now dilapidated Mellnau Castle is currently only accessible to a limited extent, but it is still worth a visit. The first written mention of the imposing castle dates back …

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10.9 km

Mellnauer Kreuz Shelter

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Small hiking hut directly on the path between Mellnau and the Christenberg

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10.9 km

Hüttenweg Trail (Christenberg)

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Beautiful path lined with blueberry bushes

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11.5 km

Burgwald Forest

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A forest that you should definitely visit

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13.8 km

St. Martin's Church and the Christenberg memorial

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St. Martin's Church is around a thousand years old. The Sexton's House houses an exhibition of artifacts that were excavated in the immediate area. The forest inn is highly recommended. Hikers and dogs are always welcome.

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13.8 km

Bakehouse on the Christenberg

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Today no more cakes are baked in the bakery. In the bakery there is now an information point about the Christenberg which is always accessible.

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14.9 km

Spiegelteich and spring at Christenberg

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When the weather is fine, the Christenberg is reflected in the water.

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16.0 km

Fish ponds

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The reflections in the ponds are simply magical!

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17.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

3.84 km

2.29 km

779 m

178 m

Surfaces

6.55 km

6.39 km

2.11 km

1.49 km

1.05 km

133 m

Elevation

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Mellnauer Kreuz Shelter

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St. Martin's Church and the Christenberg memorial

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