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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Witzenhausen

Hanstein Castle – Teufelskanzel loop from Ebenhöhe-Liebenberg

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Witzenhausen

Hanstein Castle – Teufelskanzel loop from Ebenhöhe-Liebenberg

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339

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Hanstein Castle – Teufelskanzel loop from Ebenhöhe-Liebenberg

05:17

16.8km

550m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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4.53 km

View of Hanstein Castle from the rest area

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A great view of the ruins of Hanstein Castle and the small town of Rimbach. But the mountains and the forest in the background also invite you to take a hike. The paths are well maintained and well signposted.

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4.95 km

Hanstein Castle

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Hanstein Castle is considered to be the largest castle ruin in Central Germany - but even without this distinction, the huge complex is a must visit for all castle lovers …

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7.19 km

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7.72 km

Ridge path between Teufelskanzel and Hanstein Castle

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This Great Kamm Trail takes you over hill and dale. The old Gerzweg captivates with a beautiful view.

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8.61 km

Teufelskanzel

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This is certainly one of the most beautiful vantage points in the area. In the foreground is the horseshoe-shaped Werra loop and behind it the Hessian mountains build up. On …

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8.65 km

Mountain hut & inn Teufelskanzel

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The inn is certainly not easy up here, but a rustic inn to my taste, so it can be expensive at times.
Especially because of regional cuisine 👌

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11.2 km

Lindewerra Village

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Lindewerra still has a Stockmacherei that is open to the public. Furthermore, there is a canoe dock and a mobile home parking space right on the Werra Bridge. From here …

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12.8 km

Werraschleife (Werra River Bend)

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Beautiful hiking or cycling path between Lindewerra and Werleshausen, close to a very idyllic Werra loop.

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15.5 km

Werleshausen

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Werleshausen Castle is the mansion of the Werleshausen manor house, which dates back to the High Middle Ages.

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16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.40 km

4.27 km

1.96 km

1.95 km

1.04 km

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.72 km

4.24 km

4.02 km

1.95 km

1.53 km

263 m

107 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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June 14, 2026,Burg Ludwigstein 🏰 Teufelskanzel 👹 Burg Hanstein 🏰🥾

Below the Ludwigstein Castle, at the 'Schafstall' hiking parking lot, a group of hikers, guests, and dogs met. On narrow, steep paths, we immediately went uphill in the forest until we suddenly stood in front of the Ludwigstein Castle. We marveled there only very briefly and descended steeply again on the other side, crossed the Werra and admired the cute …

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November 2, 2024,Werratal und Burg Hanstein

Hike on paths of the former border between Hesse and Thuringia.

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December 3, 2022,HSV Hedemünden | Werleshausen - Burg Hanstein - Teufelskanzel

From Werleshausen, follow the X5 (Werra-Burgen-Steig) up to Hanstein Castle.
It is considered one of the largest castle ruins in Central Germany. From there the path leads through the forest to
Devil's Pulpit, located about 452 meters above sea level*. Here you have - hopefully - a wide view of the area
Werra loop near Lindewerra. *Normal altitude above sea …

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September 15, 2024,Werleshausen, Lindewerrablick, Burgruine Hanstein, Teufelskanzel und Lindewerra

Today we hiked from Hesse to nearby Thuringia, to the beautiful Eichsfeld.

In the small village of Werleshausen we parked the car in the parking lot behind the fire department.

On the first stretch of the path behind Werleshausen you have a beautiful view of Ludwigstein Castle.

Then the path led into the forest and came out at the Kolonnenweg.

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January 21, 2024,Lindewerra 🏰Burg Hanstein🏰 👹skanzel

Today Silke put together a nice tour for the Herkules Hikers. We met with a fine, small group
Stickmaker village Lindewerra.
From here we went along the Werra to Werleshausen. In Werleshausen you go to the romantic castle, then turn right onto a signposted hiking trail that climbs slightly. Above Werleshausen you can enjoy a wonderful view over the town …

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January 21, 2024,Runde um Lindewerra: Burgruine Hanstein 🏰 Teufelskanzel 👿

From the road to the unit in Lindewerra, 9 hikers and four dogs met today to first make their way along the Werra to the beautiful Hanstein castle ruins. On the way there we passed the small, cute castle in Werleshausen, then the climb to the castle ruins began. It was a steep climb up snow-covered paths. Unfortunately we were …

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October 22, 2023,Blick auf Burg Hanstein – Waldgasthaus Teufelskanzel Runde von Werleshausen

With a snack and a stay at Hanstein Castle, I was on the road for a good 4 hours. And "No" I don't walk 14 km an hour. 😂🙈

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July 2, 2022,2Burgen Ludwigstein Hanstein Teufelskanzel

A great hike
Started at the Ludwigstein then down to Werleshausen and right off along the Werra long before Lindewerra we went up the Kollonenweg to the Lindewerrablick... Guys I hike quite a lot but that was awesome almost vertically I'd say a climb over 2 km that was more than sporty ... lindewereablick a dream with a small breakfast …

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Hanstein Castle – Teufelskanzel loop from Ebenhöhe-Liebenberg

View of Hanstein Castle from the rest area

Hanstein Castle

Ridge path between Teufelskanzel and Hanstein Castle

Teufelskanzel

Mountain hut & inn Teufelskanzel

Lindewerra Village

Werraschleife (Werra River Bend)

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