Old Dutch Post Road – Forest edge trail near Fürstenwald loop from Landkreis Kassel

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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Kassel

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Old Dutch Post Road – Forest edge trail near Fürstenwald loop from Landkreis Kassel

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Old Dutch Post Road – Forest edge trail near Fürstenwald loop from Landkreis Kassel

02:21

8.89km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

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337 m

Old Dutch Post Road

Highlight • Historical Site

A medieval long-distance path. In Holland some sections are still called "Hessenwege"

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648 m

Forest edge trail near Fürstenwald

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

... half-shady path in the forest (-rand), just beautiful ...

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2.49 km

Enchanted Stream at the Forest Edge

Highlight • River

2.52 km

Stream at the Edge of Caldener Forest

Highlight • River

Unfortunately, the stream doesn't have much water at the moment, but it's still a nice path along the stream

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5.93 km

Mantel Oaks

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Mantel Oaks were saved by Mayor Mantel in 1946

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6.28 km

Former Deer Park of Schloss Wilhelmsthal

Highlight • Forest

Wooded area with beautiful old trees. Many ways criss-cross.

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6.59 km

Linden Rondel at the Deer Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

The western roundabout served as a turning point for carriages so that guests could drive straight to the castle. It also served as a gathering place for hunting, as this …

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7.67 km

Circular Trail 1

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8.89 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.44 km

4.21 km

112 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

2.41 km

837 m

789 m

421 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

6°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

June 30, 2025,Lindenrondell-Runde (8,2km)

Started at 6:10 am at 16°C and bright blue skies

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September 8, 2024,Alte holländische Poststrasse – Märchenhafter Waldrandweg Runde von Kammerberg

Beautiful natural paths just outside Calden. Highly recommended.

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June 10, 2023,Vom Lindenrondell um den Wald herum 🌞🚶🚶‍♀️🐕🐕🌳

In view of the rather high temperatures, we were mostly on shady forest paths today. In fact, we met only a few cyclists and hikers.
Unfortunately, the path along the stream did not offer any refreshment option for the 🐕🐕 because the stream had almost dried up.
It is frightening how quickly the wetness from winter and spring has disappeared, …

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