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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Hessisch Lichtenau

Dr. Henner Sostmann Hut – Carl Braun Hut loop from Hessisch Lichtenau

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Hessisch Lichtenau

Dr. Henner Sostmann Hut – Carl Braun Hut loop from Hessisch Lichtenau

Moderate

4.8

(53)

123

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Dr. Henner Sostmann Hut – Carl Braun Hut loop from Hessisch Lichtenau

02:52

35.8km

640m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.6 km for 83 m

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822 m

Eich Room – The Herb Gatherers Sculptural Benches

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Artistically designed

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1.39 km

View of Hessisch Lichtenau and Hoher Meißner

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Great view over Hess.Lichtenau and the Meißner

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11.7 km

Dr. Henner Sostmann Hut

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A beautiful new refuge - sometimes in a different design.

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15.9 km

Carl Braun Hut

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The section on the ArsNatura-Weg from Melsungen to the Carl Braun Hütte is worth a visit whatever the weather. The delightful Melsung forest and the great works of art make …

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19.6 km

Bartenwetzer Bridge (Melsungen)

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The bridge takes its name from the woodcutters who moved into the city forest. They whipped their axes (whiskers) at the sandstones of the bridge to sharpen them.
This gave …

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25.6 km

Zwickel Rest Area and 'Masses of Hares in Colorful Dimensions' artwork by Ewald Rumpf

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This is where the Sälzerweg (X8) and the Wildbahn/Schusterpfad (X3) meet. Also interesting art as part of the Ars Natura

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27.9 km

Capercaillie Hut

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Stable, large hut for resting with a large forecourt for activities

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32.9 km

Welcome Stone at Melsungen-Günsterode

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From here the Sälzerweg starts on which you can drive off the road to Melsungen.

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35.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

2.66 km

1.21 km

784 m

265 m

260 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

5.01 km

4.43 km

1.88 km

416 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

12°C

5°C

82 %

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Dr. Henner Sostmann Hut – Carl Braun Hut loop from Hessisch Lichtenau

Eich Room – The Herb Gatherers Sculptural Benches

View of Hessisch Lichtenau and Hoher Meißner

Dr. Henner Sostmann Hut

Carl Braun Hut

Bartenwetzer Bridge (Melsungen)

Zwickel Rest Area and 'Masses of Hares in Colorful Dimensions' artwork by Ewald Rumpf

Capercaillie Hut

Welcome Stone at Melsungen-Günsterode

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