Leuchtberg Serpentines – Shepherds' Hall Pavilion loop from Eschwege

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Eschwege

Leuchtberg Serpentines – Shepherds' Hall Pavilion loop from Eschwege

Moderate

4.7

(22)

hikers

Leuchtberg Serpentines – Shepherds' Hall Pavilion loop from Eschwege

02:32

9.11km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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673 m

View of Eschwege's Old Town and the Werra River

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Wonderful view of the Werra and the old town of Eschwege in the background.

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1.91 km

Relaxation Loungers with View of Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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2 new rotating sun loungers, very good for resting and enjoying the view

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3.54 km

View of Niederdünzebach and Aue from Kleiner Leuchtberg

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Nice view of the two luminous mountains and the saddle.

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4.77 km

Leuchtberg Saddle trailhead parking

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From here you can hike up to the Bismarckturm very well. A short but challenging ascent (length: 650m). Anyone cycling up here with a mountain bike should pay attention to good tread and good brakes (for the way down!).

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5.45 km

Leuchtberg Serpentines

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Sturdy footwear is recommended

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7.58 km

Shepherds' Hall Pavilion

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The Schäferhalle, a pavilion on the western slope of the Eschweger Leuchtberg complex, was built in 1913 according to the plans of the then city architect Großklaus.
It commemorates Gustav …

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7.58 km

View of Eschwege

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A really great view

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8.54 km

View of Oberdünzebach from Kleiner Leuchtberg

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A wonderful view from here to Oberdünzebach.

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9.11 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.95 km

1.78 km

1.07 km

324 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

2.16 km

1.24 km

812 m

425 m

217 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

April 25, 2023,den großen & den kleinen Leuchtberg intensiv erkundet 👍 😊🥾🌳🐿️☘️🦌🐦🦋

Today I actually just went on a relaxed exploration & climbing tour in the Leuchtberg. 🥴 I didn't really know the little Leuchtberg until now, because the paths there (if you can still find them) 😉 are quite adventurous and overgrown and hidden. 🫣 I took some nice photos and discovered things that I hadn't discovered on the Leuchtberg before, …

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