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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Heringen

Plant Garden – Philippsthal Castle loop from Heringen (Werra)

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Heringen

Plant Garden – Philippsthal Castle loop from Heringen (Werra)

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Plant Garden – Philippsthal Castle loop from Heringen (Werra)

05:12

18.6km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.99 km

Water Wheel in the Rhön Mountains

Highlight • Structure

7.27 km

Stork Fountain (Storchenbrunnen)

Highlight • Natural Monument

8.36 km

Border Museum at Philippsthal Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The border museum is maintained on a voluntary basis by a great woman. Unfortunately there is no successor yet. There is a risk that the museum will be closed one …

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8.55 km

Philippsthal Castle

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Landgrave Philipp von Hessen had the castle built around 1685, which he appropriately named "Philippsthal". Today there is a trade and service center with the landgrave's library, the town hall …

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9.05 km

View of the Orangerie

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From the pond with the fountain you have a great view of the Orangery.

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9.12 km

Wrought Iron Railing by the Pond

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This forged railing by the pond is a small work of art.

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14.0 km

Evangelical Church of Oberalba

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Originally built around 1300. Interesting architecture with half-timbered gables on the side. Numerous historic tombstones have been embedded in the wall surrounding the church. There is also a memorial to the dead on the church grounds.

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18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

4.16 km

1.97 km

382 m

Surfaces

7.25 km

5.77 km

2.07 km

1.67 km

1.43 km

426 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

26°C

14°C

60 %

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Plant Garden – Philippsthal Castle loop from Heringen (Werra)

Plant Garden

Water Wheel in the Rhön Mountains

Stork Fountain (Storchenbrunnen)

Border Museum at Philippsthal Castle

Philippsthal Castle

View of the Orangerie

Wrought Iron Railing by the Pond

Evangelical Church of Oberalba

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