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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Hessisch Lichtenau

View from Schwalbenthal – Seesteine Natural Monument loop from Hausen

Hiking trails & Routes

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Hessisch Lichtenau

View from Schwalbenthal – Seesteine Natural Monument loop from Hausen

Moderate

4.8

(484)

1,619

hikers

View from Schwalbenthal – Seesteine Natural Monument loop from Hausen

05:00

15.9km

600m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.68 km

Descent to Frau Holle Pond via Eulenstieg

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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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2

5.34 km

Frau Holle Pond and Frau Holle Sculpture

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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

6.53 km

Moss-Covered Basalt Field (Moossteinmeer)

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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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4

8.64 km

View from Schwalbenthal

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On Sundays the Meißner ice cream car is at the lookout point! Definitely worth a visit!

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5

10.3 km

Blockfield in the Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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An interesting information board has been set up for this sea of blocks. The Blockmeer is a biotope with an amazing variety of animals and plants.

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11.8 km

Seesteine Natural Monument

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The natural monument made of basalt rock, which is managed by the Werra Valley Association, is always worth a visit. The narrow, well-groomed paths and the stones themselves transport me to a different, earlier world with every stay.

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7

13.8 km

Hoher Meißner summit and panoramic view

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The Hohe Meißner is also called the king of the north Hessian mountains.

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8

14.1 km

Bench with a view on the Hoher Meißner

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Sit on the bench and enjoy the beautiful sunset and the blue hour.

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

5.46 km

888 m

749 m

543 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.12 km

6.11 km

1.32 km

928 m

755 m

529 m

124 m

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Thursday 7 May

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6°C

52 %

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