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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

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Orke Wooden Footbridge – Orke floodplain meadows loop from Waldeck-Frankenberg

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Vöhl

Orke Wooden Footbridge – Orke floodplain meadows loop from Waldeck-Frankenberg

Hard

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Orke Wooden Footbridge – Orke floodplain meadows loop from Waldeck-Frankenberg

05:31

19.9km

370m

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: June 12, 2026

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Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.85 km

Lichtenfels Castle

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A small castle worth seeing (unfortunately not to be visited, as privately owned)

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11.9 km

Orke Valley

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Super nice circular route with little elevation gain

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12.0 km

Orketal Valley

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When the water level is high, with a bit of luck you can watch the kayak tour.

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13.3 km

Orke Wooden Footbridge

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Very nice wooden construction, the path from the east is a bit hidden. Great highlight.

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13.4 km

Rest area on the Orke River

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Great circular route from Dalwikstal along the Orke.

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14.3 km

View of the Orke Valley

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Nice view of the Orketal

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14.7 km

Scenic Trail in Waldeck Switzerland

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A path like in the high alpine country. A really great hiking trail with views of the valley and surrounding area.

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15.2 km

Orke floodplain meadows

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Super beautiful meadow landscape on the Orke. Here you can also keep your hot hiking feet in the cool water.

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19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

3.21 km

2.37 km

212 m

Surfaces

6.79 km

4.77 km

4.56 km

3.44 km

300 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

21°C

15°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

November 6, 2024,WA: Dalwigksthal - Schloss Reckenberg - Burg Lichtenfels

Unfortunately the sun didn't show itself today, but even in the November fog it was a very nice walk through the Orketal and up to Lichtenfels Castle.

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Orke Wooden Footbridge – Orke floodplain meadows loop from Waldeck-Frankenberg

Lichtenfels Castle

Orke Valley

Orketal Valley

Orke Wooden Footbridge

Rest area on the Orke River

View of the Orke Valley

Scenic Trail in Waldeck Switzerland

Orke floodplain meadows

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