Gießen - Hangelstein - Beuern - Bersrod - Wirberg - Grünberg - Weickartshain - Freienseen - Oberseener Hof - Petershainer Hof - Feldkrücker Höhe - Hoherodskopf
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50.59, 8.94 · rel 1100042
50.59, 8.94 · rel 1100042
Oberhessen - Weg
61,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Hessen · 50.59°N ·
8.94°E
61,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 18 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× monument
3× ruins
3× summit
4× Attraction
1× viewpoint
2× Water
Dingsstühle
monument ·
on the route
57,0 km
93%
Wüstung Baumkirchen
ruins ·
on the route
57,0 km
93%
Feldkrücker Höhe
summit ·
25 m off route
57,0 km
93%
Kirche Baumkirchen
ruins ·
32 m off route
57,0 km
93%
Wasserspielplatz
Attraction ·
101 m off route
57,0 km
93%
Aufgegebenes Dorf Amelungshausen
monument ·
105 m off route
57,0 km
93%
Schöne (laute) Aussicht
viewpoint ·
137 m off route
57,0 km
93%
Theo Koch
monument ·
190 m off route
57,0 km
93%
Klauseborn
Water ·
205 m off route
57,0 km
93%
Kolonialwaren Schmierer
Attraction ·
218 m off route
57,0 km
93%
Hangelstein
summit ·
231 m off route
57,0 km
93%
Kriegerdenkmal
monument ·
355 m off route
57,0 km
93%
Ruine Horst
ruins ·
421 m off route
57,0 km
93%
Kreuzseenerberg
summit ·
423 m off route
57,0 km
93%
Wiesecker Pforte
monument ·
441 m off route
57,0 km
93%
Barfußpfad Buseck-Eltersberg
Attraction ·
478 m off route
57,0 km
93%
Dönerdreieck
Attraction ·
491 m off route
57,0 km
93%
Kalteborn
Water ·
108 m off route
61,3 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Oberhessen - Weg is 61.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Oberhessen - Weg takes approximately 15h 15min to complete.
No, Oberhessen - Weg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Oberhessen - Weg starts near coordinates 50.5177, 9.2281.
Oberhessen - Weg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Oberhessen - Weg is maintained and managed by Vogelsberger Höhenclub.