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51.07, 10.20 · rel 8902584
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Wanderweg der Deutschen Einheit (Hörschel - Fritzlar)

26,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.

Thüringen · 51.07°N · 10.20°E
26,0km Distance
multi-day Climb · estimate
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
30 views
3 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

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Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit viewpoint Quiet area Uncrowded

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02 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

12× monument summit viewpoint
Gefallenendenkmal monument · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Kreutzer-Berg summit · 57 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Eichliethenberg summit · 175 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Rennsteig-Beginn monument · 119 m off route 1,3 km 5%
Aussichtspunkt Dreiherrenstein viewpoint · on the route 15,6 km 60%
Heldrastein summit · on the route 15,6 km 60%
Stadtmauer monument · on the route 26,0 km 100%
Michael Praetorius monument · on the route 26,0 km 100%
M. Praetorius monument · 35 m off route 26,0 km 100%
Gedenkstein (01.04.1945) monument · 42 m off route 26,0 km 100%
Spindelkoppe summit · 48 m off route 26,0 km 100%
Stalinistische Gewaltopfer (1946-1955) monument · 50 m off route 26,0 km 100%
Altstadtblick viewpoint · 51 m off route 26,0 km 100%
Gottesackerkirche monument · 55 m off route 26,0 km 100%
Rathaus monument · 56 m off route 26,0 km 100%
M.P.C monument · 77 m off route 26,0 km 100%
Altstadtblick viewpoint · 127 m off route 26,0 km 100%
Gefallenendenkmal monument · 131 m off route 26,0 km 100%
Schulberg summit · 158 m off route 26,0 km 100%
Sankt Bonifacius monument · 166 m off route 26,0 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 13,0 km 26,0 km
03 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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04 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

05 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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07 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Wanderweg der Deutschen Einheit (Hörschel - Fritzlar) is 26.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Wanderweg der Deutschen Einheit (Hörschel - Fritzlar) takes approximately 6h 29min to complete.
No, Wanderweg der Deutschen Einheit (Hörschel - Fritzlar) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Wanderweg der Deutschen Einheit (Hörschel - Fritzlar) starts near coordinates 51.0068, 10.2281.
Wanderweg der Deutschen Einheit (Hörschel - Fritzlar) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Wanderweg der Deutschen Einheit (Hörschel - Fritzlar) is maintained and managed by Verband der Deutschen Gebirgs- und Wandervereine (VDGW).
Yes, Wanderweg der Deutschen Einheit (Hörschel - Fritzlar) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.
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