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51.30, 9.37 · rel 2344268
black-black Regional network M · REL 2344268

Märchenlandweg - Etappe 15

6,6 km from Kassel, Herkules to Elgershausen, Hirtenstraße/Lange Baunastraße through alpine terrain and mountains.

Kassel, Herkules Elgershausen, Hirtenstraße/Lange Baunastraße linear
6,6km Distance
moderate Climb · estimate
easy Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
24 views
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit Quiet area Uncrowded

compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer

02 · The story

What makes this route special

Kassel-Herkules > Herbsthäuschen > Elgershausen > Firnsbachtal > Elgershausen

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03 · 9 points along the route

What will you encounter?

summit monument Attraction
Ziegenkopf summit · 130 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Großer Herbsthaus summit · 232 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Mike Suchanka monument · 233 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Kleiner Herbsthaus summit · 269 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Kleiner Steinkopf summit · 335 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Hirzstein summit · 354 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Alter Sendemast Attraction · 426 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Große Kaskaden Attraction · 284 m off route 6,6 km 100%
Hüttenberg summit · 352 m off route 6,6 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 3,3 km 6,6 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Märchenlandweg - Etappe 15 is 6.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Märchenlandweg - Etappe 15 takes approximately 1h 39min to complete.
No, Märchenlandweg - Etappe 15 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Kassel, Herkules to Elgershausen, Hirtenstraße/Lange Baunastraße. Plan ahead for return transport.
Märchenlandweg - Etappe 15 starts at Kassel, Herkules.
Märchenlandweg - Etappe 15 is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Märchenlandweg - Etappe 15 is maintained and managed by Region Kassel-Land.
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