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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Gilserberg

Jeust Shelter – Schönstein Castle Ruins loop from Gilserberg

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Gilserberg

Jeust Shelter – Schönstein Castle Ruins loop from Gilserberg

Hard

5.0

(3)

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Jeust Shelter – Schönstein Castle Ruins loop from Gilserberg

04:10

42.1km

990m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37.6 km for 46 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.28 km

Jeust Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Refuge on the Jeust

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20.9 km

Wading Pool Densberg

Highlight • Rest Area

Ideal on warm days

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24.4 km

Schönstein Former Ironworks

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the oldest ironworks in Germany. Former property of Dr. Merkel

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26.0 km

Model of the Rommershäuser Hammer

Highlight • Monument

Around 1600, an iron forge was built here to use the minerals available in the mountains. More details are on the notice board.

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26.3 km

View of Kellerwald

Highlight • Viewpoint

29.2 km

Alte Schmiede Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This hut Alte Schmiede looks a bit neglected, but can be used for a rest (outdoor area).

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37.6 km

Schönstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The Schönstein castle ruins are a bit overgrown, but still a worthwhile detour. The ruins are romantic.

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42.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.0 km

6.56 km

1.78 km

817 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

9.45 km

3.87 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Sunday 26 July

22°C

13°C

67 %

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Jeust Shelter – Schönstein Castle Ruins loop from Gilserberg

Jeust Shelter

Wading Pool Densberg

Schönstein Former Ironworks

Model of the Rommershäuser Hammer

View of Kellerwald

Alte Schmiede Hut

Schönstein Castle Ruins

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