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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Ludwigsau

View of Schloss Ludwigseck – View of Schloss Ludwigseck loop from Schloß Ludwigseck

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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Ludwigsau

View of Schloss Ludwigseck – View of Schloss Ludwigseck loop from Schloß Ludwigseck

Moderate

4.8

(9)

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View of Schloss Ludwigseck – View of Schloss Ludwigseck loop from Schloß Ludwigseck

02:09

7.53km

170m

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: February 24, 2026

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Naturpark Knüll

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22 m

Geisteich on the Wartburg Trail X9

Highlight • Lake

The Wartburgpfad X9 runs along the Geisteich. Good parking space for tours into the Malchustal.

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1.37 km

Atzelstein hiking car park and Ludwigseck Castle

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The hiking car park on the L3253 is an ideal starting point for hikes in the area around Ludwigseck Castle and the Malchustal. For example, the Wartburgpfad X9 and other local routes run here.

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3.50 km

Ringbach Spring

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The Ringbachquelle is located on a beautiful and winding descent from the Fuldaer Höhenweg to Braach.
A beautiful Steinumfassung and relaxation bench invite you to linger.
Formerly it served as …

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4.29 km

View of Eisenberg

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From here you now have a clear view of the Eisenberg⛰

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5.17 km

View of Schloss Ludwigseck

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Ludwigseck Palace is beautifully situated in the middle of the landscape. However, viewing is not possible.

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5.39 km

View of Schloss Ludwigseck

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The castle is privately owned. A visit is probably not possible

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5.67 km

Ponds in Front of Ludwigseck Castle

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The ponds look romantic.

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5.97 km

Former Basalt Quarry Below Atzelstein

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The old quarry is just a few meters from the path to Ludwigseck Castle. A few steps into the forest are necessary to see the 60 meter long, mostly mined basalt dyke and the steep break edges.

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7.53 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.18 km

175 m

158 m

Surfaces

5.42 km

1.05 km

947 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

16°C

5°C

86 %

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View of Schloss Ludwigseck – View of Schloss Ludwigseck loop from Schloß Ludwigseck

Geisteich on the Wartburg Trail X9

Atzelstein hiking car park and Ludwigseck Castle

Ringbach Spring

View of Eisenberg

View of Schloss Ludwigseck

View of Schloss Ludwigseck

Ponds in Front of Ludwigseck Castle

Former Basalt Quarry Below Atzelstein

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