Magdalene Chapel Kirchgandern – Rustebach Valley loop from Rustenfelde

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Magdalene Chapel Kirchgandern – Rustebach Valley loop from Rustenfelde

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Magdalene Chapel Kirchgandern – Rustebach Valley loop from Rustenfelde

05:08

19.0km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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10.1 km

The Magdalene Chapel was consecrated on May 25, 1852. It was built out of gratitude because, unlike the neighboring villages, Kirchgandern was spared cholera in 1850.
After the border was drawn, access was no longer permitted because it was in the border area of the GDR. Over time, she and the Way of the Cross were destroyed.
On July 22, 1991, for the feast of María Magdalena, the chapel, which had been rebuilt after German reunification, was inaugurated.

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12.1 km

View of Rusteberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.4 km

Stations of the Cross from Kirchgandern to Magdalenenkapelle

Highlight • Religious Site

At the exit of Kirchgandern, a Way of the Cross leads to the Magdalene Chapel.

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16.0 km

Rustebach Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The sandstone occurrences extend as far as Göttingen

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17.8 km

Rustebach Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The landscape is really very beautiful!

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18.5 km

Old summer lime tree with wayside shrine

Highlight • Natural Monument

At the entrance to Rustenfelde, hikers are greeted by a wayside shrine surrounded by 2 linden trees. The wayside shrine was erected in 1735. A summer linden tree was planted at the inauguration ceremony. The second lime tree was added later. The huge, sprawling tree is a natural monument.

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18.8 km

Baroque Church of St. Peter and Paul in Rustenfelde

Highlight • Religious Site

A jewel in Eichsfeld. The baroque furnishings of the church are a real eye-catcher. The carved altar was donated by the brothers Wilhelm (Dominican) and Lorenz (royal Bohemian court agent) Osburg, famous citizens of Rustenfeld.

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19.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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