The Bartenwetzer circular hiking trail B2 takes you to the globe at 414 meters, the highest elevation in the Melsungen city forest. There you will find a summit cross and a summit book to write in.

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Last updated: June 28, 2024

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608 m

Forest Sofa With View of Melsungen

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Rivieraweg is known for its beautiful views and fantastic sunsets. That's why, in addition to several benches, a beautiful forest sofa has been set up there for relaxation.

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1.96 km

Otto-Dannenberg Hut

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The short climb to the hut is worth it, because you are rewarded with a beautiful view. The open refuge invites you to take a break.

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3.19 km

Carl Braun Hut

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A small refuge that offers hikers space to park and rest.

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3.21 km

Barbarossa – Fire and Water (ARS NATURA) sculpture at Carl-Braun-Hütte

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Directly in front of the Carl Braun Hut is the ARS-NATURA artwork “Barbarossa – Fire and Water”. Unfortunately, the figure depicting Barbarossa has disappeared from his chair. :-(

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3.74 km

Weltkugel Summit (Melsungen City Forest)

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At 414 meters, the globe is the highest elevation in the city forest. At the summit there is a lovingly designed rest area with a shelter. Signs show the way …

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4.13 km

Paradies by Luzia Lipperta (Ars Natura)

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What is paradise? A place of calm, happiness and peace. Actually, it doesn't take much to feel like paradise.

This red chair stands in this undisturbed place. Here you can …

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4.46 km

Forest Spirits (Ars Natura)

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The guard guards the path through a short, dark forest. The clay masks were made by children under the artist's guidance, whose ideas about ghosts become visible here.

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8.17 km

The Nature Conversation by Peter Paul Medzech (Ars Natura, Melsungen)

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For me, the highlight of the ARS-NATURA hiking trail encounter: “The Nature Conversation”. A well-chosen location, a work of art that blends into nature and is at the same time …

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9.76 km

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7.64 km

1.13 km

673 m

293 m

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5.41 km

2.44 km

1.33 km

439 m

133 m

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Melsunger LandAugust 8, 2023

The Bartenwetzer circular hiking trail B2 takes you to the globe at 414 meters, the highest elevation in the Melsungen city forest. There you will find a summit cross and a summit book to write in.
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At the Otto-Dannenberg-Hütte and the Carl-Braun-Hütte you can go stamp hunting before heading back towards

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Volker WagnerApril 1, 2024

Walked with hiking friends last Wednesday. In addition to a rest at the Carl Braun Hut, the climb to the summit cross on the globe is highly recommended. Please be careful on the descent, though. A beautiful 10 km hike ending in one of the cafes.

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Bartenwetzer hiking loop B2

Forest Sofa With View of Melsungen

Otto-Dannenberg Hut

Carl Braun Hut

Barbarossa – Fire and Water (ARS NATURA) sculpture at Carl-Braun-Hütte

Weltkugel Summit (Melsungen City Forest)

Paradies by Luzia Lipperta (Ars Natura)

Forest Spirits (Ars Natura)

The Nature Conversation by Peter Paul Medzech (Ars Natura, Melsungen)

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