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Regierungsbezirk Kassel
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Ellerstein Rock Formation – Great Marstein loop from Kripplöcher und Hielöcher

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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Berkatal

Ellerstein Rock Formation – Great Marstein loop from Kripplöcher und Hielöcher

Easy

4.7

(51)

167

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Ellerstein Rock Formation – Great Marstein loop from Kripplöcher und Hielöcher

01:24

4.97km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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219 m

Frankershausen Trailhead Parking — Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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Very large parking lot, with the possibility to rest. Adjacent is a motorhome parking space.

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832 m

Hielöcher and Kripplöcher

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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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956 m

Juniper Heath in the Frau-Holle-Land Geopark

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Beautiful landscape, also to see trident orchids, in May.

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1.82 km

Karst Spring Breitenborn

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The water level in the karst spring 💦 is different in every season

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2.14 km

Ellerstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive rock formation on the edge of P2: You can rest well on the bench in front of it or above it.

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2.88 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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3.36 km

View of Meißnerland

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After a fairly steep climb, you have a wonderful view up here

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4.23 km

Karst landscape with special vegetation and a great view. There's a lot to discover!

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4.97 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.39 km

1.15 km

404 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.76 km

621 m

572 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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