Kassel District
Schwalm-Eder-KreisSchwalmstadtZiegenhain Water Fortress
Kassel District
Schwalm-Eder-KreisSchwalmstadtZiegenhain Water Fortress
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Ziegenhain Water Fortress
Hiking
4.6
(60)
Cycling
5.0
(2)
Mountain biking
5.0
(2)
Location: Schwalmstadt, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany
Tips
July 16, 2026
Hiking
Here some panels explain the history.
February 9, 2019
Hiking
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May 10, 2023
Hiking
Ziegenhain Fortress was the recruitment site. In 1776, Landgrave Friedrich II of Hesse-Kassel, due to lack of money, committed himself to his …
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Best routes near Ziegenhain Water Fortress
4.8
(11)
34
hikers
8.61km
02:10
10m
10m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
3.0
(1)
20
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
8
hikers
26.8km
07:04
230m
230m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 210 m
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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h
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Location: Schwalmstadt, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany