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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Meißner

Johannesstollen – Eulenstieg Owl Trail loop from Meißner

Moderate

4.6

(76)

236

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Johannesstollen – Eulenstieg Owl Trail loop from Meißner

02:17

7.94km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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Parking

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1.69 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

2

2.09 km

Johannesstollen

Highlight • Historical Site

This is where the Johannes tunnel in the Hohe Meißner was located, approached around 1595. As a memento there is still an old cart, a hunt.

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2.59 km

Ice Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

You will pass this spring on the circular route.

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3.08 km

The stories overlap at the Frau-Holle-Teich on the Hoher Meißner. Even in winter, this place exudes something magical. Everywhere you can read countless legends. The pond here is considered the …

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3.23 km

Eulenstieg Owl Trail

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A beautiful path with information boards about owls. The little round is monitored by a wooden owl keeper.

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4.17 km

Steep descent, sturdy footwear recommended! Very slippery in winter.

Several information panels about native owl species are located along the Owl Trail.

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4.40 km

Lake Kalbe

Highlight • Lake

In addition to a beautiful view, there are also a few things worth knowing about open-cast mining in the region.

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5.07 km

Whoever speaks of the calf in the Hoher Meißner means a basalt knoll from which one has a grandiose view towards Berkatal-Frankershausen. It is located at an altitude of 719 …

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5.48 km

Moss-Covered Basalt Field (Moossteinmeer)

Highlight • Natural Monument

In basalt seas/fields or block heaps in summer, the escaping cold air causes the formation of condensation or a low evaporation rate. This allows various types of mosses to grow and spread there.

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7.94 km

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4.93 km

2.86 km

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Surfaces

4.93 km

2.59 km

226 m

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Wednesday 1 July

26°C

10°C

44 %

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