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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Melsungen

Reichenbach ruins – Carl Braun Hut loop from Melsungen-Bartenwetzerbrücke

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Melsungen

Reichenbach ruins – Carl Braun Hut loop from Melsungen-Bartenwetzerbrücke

Moderate

4.9

(8)

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Reichenbach ruins – Carl Braun Hut loop from Melsungen-Bartenwetzerbrücke

03:39

44.3km

860m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13 m for 21 m

After 24.9 km for 26 m

After 42.6 km for 19 m

After 44.4 km for 21 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.95 km

Zwickel Rest Area and 'Masses of Hares in Colorful Dimensions' artwork by Ewald Rumpf

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This is where the Sälzerweg (X8) and the Wildbahn/Schusterpfad (X3) meet. Also interesting art as part of the Ars Natura

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11.8 km

Capercaillie Hut

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Stable, large hut for resting with a large forecourt for activities

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18.7 km

View of Hessisch Lichtenau and Hoher Meißner

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Great view over Hess.Lichtenau and the Meißner

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24.0 km

Beech forest with wild garlic near Reichenbach ruins

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The beech forest is still a corner away

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24.8 km

Reichenbach ruins

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You have a fantastic view from the Reichenbach castle ruins, built around the year 1000.

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24.9 km

Path to Ruine Reichenbach

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There are good steps to the ruin on the steep piece of stairs

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36.5 km

Dr. Henner Sostmann Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A beautiful new refuge - sometimes in a different design.

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40.7 km

Carl Braun Hut

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The section on the ArsNatura-Weg from Melsungen to the Carl Braun Hütte is worth a visit whatever the weather. The delightful Melsung forest and the great works of art make …

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44.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.6 km

3.02 km

1.53 km

759 m

344 m

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.1 km

6.24 km

6.09 km

2.99 km

821 m

147 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

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View of Hessisch Lichtenau and Hoher Meißner

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Path to Ruine Reichenbach

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