Hochhinaus route to the Frauenberg Monastery

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Hochhinaus route to the Frauenberg Monastery

Easy

4.8

(15)

hikers

Hochhinaus route to the Frauenberg Monastery

01:18

4.79km

70m

Hiking

This short hike includes a short, steep climb, but the path remains easy and is perfect for getting your first overview of Fulda.

You start at the city's landmark: the monumental cathedral, one of the most important Baroque buildings in Germany. First, you stroll along the Pauluspromenade through the historic…

Last updated: August 11, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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346 m

Paulus Gate, Fulda

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The gate was moved to its current location at the end of Pauluspromenade in 1771 at the request of Prince-Bishop Heinrich von Bibra. It originally stood between the City Palace …

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1.10 km

Way of the Cross Stations Ascent

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On the steep climb over cobblestones to the Benedictine monastery you pass the Stations of the Cross.

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1.12 km

Frauenberg Monastery (Kloster Frauenberg)

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This Franciscan monastery is often simply called Fulda Monastery. It stands on the Frauenberg hill and is surrounded by the beautiful Frauenberg Park. The monastery complex also features a remarkable …

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3.14 km

Nikolaus Bridge

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A romantic old wooden bridge over the Fulda River, between the Bardo Weir and the Horas Weir near the Horas district. It's a popular destination for hikers.

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3.48 km

View of Kloster Frauenberg from Horaser Wiesen

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Coming from Fulda's city center, the area opens up more and more towards the Horas meadows. At the same time, beautiful views of Frauenberg Monastery are offered.

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4.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.69 km

1.68 km

786 m

547 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.91 km

1.76 km

122 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

13°C

7°C

90 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Comments

November 21, 2021,Wanderung Bonifatius Stieg Fulda

A tour in the footsteps of Boniface with information boards. Information material is available at tourismus-fulda.de. There are various refreshment stops along the way, the FLORA KLOSTERCAFÉ on the Frauenberg is recommended.

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August 4, 2025

This short hike includes a short, steep climb, but the path remains easy and is perfect for getting your first overview of Fulda.
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You start at the city's landmark: the monumental cathedral, one of the most important Baroque buildings in Germany. First, you stroll along the Pauluspromenade through the

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