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Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Alheim

Großer See Oberellenbach – Quarry at Osterrain loop from Heinebach

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Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Alheim

Großer See Oberellenbach – Quarry at Osterrain loop from Heinebach

Moderate

4.3

(7)

22

hikers

Großer See Oberellenbach – Quarry at Osterrain loop from Heinebach

03:21

12.3km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 6, 2026

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Naturpark Knüll

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

225 m

Information Board Alheim

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2

1.60 km

Niederellenbacher Lake

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The Niederellenbacher See was formed in a depression in the Knauf company's former gypsum quarry. The site has belonged to the municipality since 2012. The idyllically located body of water …

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3

4.27 km

Großer See Oberellenbach

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Above a nice bench to rest

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4

4.39 km

Nixenstein Monument

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The Nixenstein is a work of art placed directly above the mountain lake by the "Art in the Landscape" working group. The approx. 1.50 meter high gypsum block comes from …

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5.15 km

Lützelstrauch

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6

6.89 km

Quarry at Osterrain

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Entry into a super narrow forest trail. Great fun !!!

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7

7.16 km

Mathilde Barite Mine

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Remnants of walls and foundations, the loading ramp and an old Lohre have stood the test of time. Even today they point to the Mathilde barn spar mine, which is …

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8

7.22 km

Only recently, an entrance to the 130-year-old barite tunnel was uncovered and fitted with a grille door. This now provides a view into the mining tunnel of the Mathilde mine. …

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9

7.85 km

Bridge over the Osterbach

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B

12.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.76 km

1.74 km

1.00 km

822 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.34 km

4.16 km

2.17 km

1.64 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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