Obelisk in the Wildecktal – Historic Wildeck Valley loop from Wildeck

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Wildeck

Obelisk in the Wildecktal – Historic Wildeck Valley loop from Wildeck

Moderate

4.3

(29)

hikers

Obelisk in the Wildecktal – Historic Wildeck Valley loop from Wildeck

02:31

9.10km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.01 km

Old Escape Tunnel at Blumenstein Castle

Highlight • Cave

Interesting place, a notice board would be nice.

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6.98 km

Fairies' Garden

Highlight • Structure

There are small fairy dwellings in the roots of the trees. Very cutely done...🥰

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7.12 km

Pond with Lovers' Island and memorial stone

Highlight • Lake

The island pond is enchanted in the Wildecker forest. A nice hiking destination.

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7.21 km

Inselsteich Loop in Wildeck Forest

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful, well-kept circular hiking trail with many highlights

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7.55 km

Obelisk in the Wildecktal

Highlight • Monument

The 22 meter high obelisk was probably erected by Landgrave Karl Emanuel around 1790. It is said to have been a token of love for his wife Maria Leopoldine von Liechtenstein.

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7.70 km

Small Pond by the Stubbach

Highlight • Lake

Near the hiking car park you will find the first pond, which is fed by the Stubbach stream.

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7.76 km

Historic Wildeck Valley

Highlight • Historical Site

Easy hike. Parking near the island pond past historical buildings then up to the ruins of the Blumenstein castle and back to the parking lot

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7.91 km

Oak avenue

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A newly laid out alley with young oaks.

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9.10 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.64 km

2.14 km

282 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.40 km

2.82 km

1.77 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

15°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

April 16, 2023,Rundwanderung Wildecker Forst

Beautiful circular hiking trail through wonderfully idyllic nature. Except for a short stretch, the hiking trails are easy to walk on, even in adverse weather conditions such as today's drizzle. The ruins of Blumenstein with the well-preserved castle walls are worth seeing.

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