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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Gudensberg

Basalt Formation at Bensberg – Bocksgeil Viewpoint loop from Metze

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Gudensberg

Basalt Formation at Bensberg – Bocksgeil Viewpoint loop from Metze

Moderate

4.8

(120)

327

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Basalt Formation at Bensberg – Bocksgeil Viewpoint loop from Metze

03:16

11.7km

230m

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 12, 2026

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Rothgrund bei Besse

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1.75 km

Geographic Center of Germany (Besse)

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Here at the basalt stele is the center of Germany's intersection determination

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2.23 km

Rainsborn Viewpoint

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At this parking lot you have a great and wide view down into the valley. I always start my "Animal Christmas" here at Christmas.

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5.28 km

Basalt Formation at Bensberg

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The basalt formation is smaller than expected, but still very beautiful to look at. There is also a hotspot there for all geocaching enthusiasts

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5.32 km

Basalt formation in Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Beautiful basalt rock formation

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6.23 km

Bocksgeil Viewpoint

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A bit inconspicuous, but after the small, steep climb, you will be rewarded with a wonderful view.

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6.58 km

Mittelgebirgsstürmer Stamp Station 8 – View of the Valley and Sturmer Hill

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Very nice view from up there. There is also a stamp box for low mountain rangers

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6.58 km

Bilsteinhütte and Viewpoint Over Besse

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Panoramic view of Besse.

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9.13 km

Adams Ruh Rest Area

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A nice resting place for a break at any time.

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11.7 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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8.24 km

3.22 km

189 m

Surfaces

5.84 km

3.98 km

1.69 km

140 m

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Saturday 18 July

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Comments

September 10, 2025,Mitte Deutschlands und Bilstein- Runde

Today I took this route I put together myself. I actually just wanted to check out the center of Germany, since I hadn't actually been there yet. I spontaneously planned this route. And the view at Bilstein was absolutely fantastic!
I just didn't like the last two kilometers on forest highways.

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February 27, 2022,Bilstein-Runde - Mitte Deutschlands

Nice round, but at the end of February after the stormy and rainy season only with good shoes.

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June 14, 2022,Von der Mitte Deutschlands zu Bilstein und Bocksgeil 🌳☀️🌼🚶‍♀️🚶🐕🐕🌼🌳☘️

Tour with always beautiful views to the Söhre and Chattengau.
The paths up to the Bilstein are almost overgrown in places. On circular route 1 to the Bilsteinblick car park there are a few trees that are easy to walk around. 😊

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April 28, 2025,Erste Laubdächer, Sonne und Ausblick 🥰

A little break before the late shift. Due to the road closure between Niedenstein and Großenritte, we haven't been there for a while. All the more wonderful to enjoy the familiar paths in the morning sun, all alone 😍

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October 1, 2023,Habichtswald: Wandersteine um den Bilstein 🍁☀️🏞️

The plan was born out of curiosity, looking for traces of the released stones from @Jette, Barney, Szimba und Gerlinde (thanks for that) from the day before: Would we still find anything after 24 hours in the popular region? In short: all treasures recovered!
Fly found it extremely great to race again and again through the stream and over meadow …

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November 22, 2022,Basaltformation am Bensberg von Metze

All Ridgebacks are gray at night - or something like that 😉.
We were at the vet nearby and took the opportunity for a little hike in the dark. I'm sure that I've already walked the paths in one or the other constellation, but it looks very different in the dark. I then also overlooked the basalt formation, but at …

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October 22, 2022,Wanderung

I started at the Grossenritte/Niedenstein am Wald car park in good weather. First uphill to the Niedenstein car park and then further up to the Bilstein. In fact, WDR I've never been to the Bocksgeil and the Bilsteinhütte. Back down and the round back to the center of Germany and below the Wskdes. We recommend.

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March 25, 2023,Hessenturm Bilstein, Bensberg...

Another spontaneous tour, great weather and everything done right 😅👍

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