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Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Border tower at Horbel – Witch's Linden loop from Unterweid

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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Border tower at Horbel – Witch's Linden loop from Unterweid

Hard

4.7

(19)

53

hikers

Border tower at Horbel – Witch's Linden loop from Unterweid

07:34

26.9km

550m

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: March 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Biosphärenreservat Rhön

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.55 km

Former Inner German Border (GDR-FRG) at the Green Belt

Highlight • Historical Site

Not far from this sign, a busy country road between Thuringia and Hesse crosses the state border and thus connects Felda and Andenhausen with the Tanner parts of Theobaldshof and …

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2

9.81 km

Steep descent on old Panzerstraße

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9.83 km

At this beautifully situated rest area there is also a stamp office from Touringen.

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10.2 km

Border tower at Horbel

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The border tower at Horbel is a remaining memorial to the inner-German division. Shortly thereafter, the "green border strip" begins, which runs through Germany.

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5

13.4 km

Another shelter with seating. And a view of the Wasserkuppe and the book screen.

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6

13.8 km

Witch's Linden

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A legend tells of a musician who wanted to go from Dermbach to Tann on Walpurgis Night. But he lost his way near Andenhausen. Then a fine huntsman came up …

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16.2 km

Plenty of space to take a rest. Various seating options. And a great view into the distance.

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17.3 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

9

18.0 km

Very informative and well designed.

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26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

3.37 km

2.34 km

656 m

Surfaces

7.80 km

7.47 km

6.64 km

2.71 km

1.71 km

538 m

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Saturday 4 April

14°C

6°C

21 %

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