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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Meißner

Hielöcher and Kripplöcher – Great Marstein loop from Berkatal

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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Meißner

Hielöcher and Kripplöcher – Great Marstein loop from Berkatal

Moderate

5.0

(1)

11

runners

Hielöcher and Kripplöcher – Great Marstein loop from Berkatal

01:16

10.3km

210m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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Bus stop

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148 m

Wolfterode Family Garden

Highlight • Natural

Here some villagers have created a sun-shaped bed, which they cherish and tend.
hna.de/lokales/witzenhausen/familiengarten-shows-sich-visitors-in-voller-bluetenpracht-12519073.html

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2

2.24 km

Beautiful view of Frankershausen. The way up through is a bit demanding with the e-bike.

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3

2.24 km

Shelter with a View on Wenkelberg

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Located above Frankershausen, on the Wenkelberg, this refuge is located directly at the P2, in a beautiful juniper landscape with a beautiful view of the valley.

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2.36 km

Gypsum Rocks at Wenkeberg

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Wenkeberg is the southern continuation of the Hielöcher and separated from them by a large sinkhole (sinkhole). The mountain is mainly formed from limestones of the main dolomite (Zechstein). …

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2.47 km

If you come from the hiking car park to the Hielöcher, you can find out geological information about the structure and formation of the karst landscape and Hielöcher at the information board.

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2.74 km

Hielöcher Karst Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Hielöcher (Hie = cave) form with the Kripplöcher and the Wenkeberg the most impressive karst area in the geo-nature park Frau-Holle-Land.

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2.78 km

Hielöcher and Kripplöcher

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is a clear but extremely interesting karst area. It looks like a non-local piece of countryside has been brought here. Definitely worth seeing!

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4.75 km

Great Marstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

Imposing boulder with a bench surrounded by a beautiful landscape. An almost mystical place. Great!

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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6.71 km

2.90 km

391 m

237 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.75 km

1.37 km

834 m

284 m

< 100 m

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Monday 17 August

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12°C

90 %

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