Wichtelloch Cave – Hopfenhöhle Obergrenzebach loop from Obergrenzebach

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Frielendorf

Wichtelloch Cave – Hopfenhöhle Obergrenzebach loop from Obergrenzebach

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Wichtelloch Cave – Hopfenhöhle Obergrenzebach loop from Obergrenzebach

03:12

11.8km

160m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Knüll

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.34 km

Wichtelloch Cave

Highlight • Cave

As part of the newly created Wichtelweg, the Wichtelloch has been renovated and the bridge has been recently restored. The ascent and descent are a little difficult as the steps …

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2.02 km

Gerstenberg Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Two benches and the hut itself invite you to take a short rest.

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2.51 km

Old Quarry Obergrenzebach

Highlight • Structure

On the Wichtelweg, a few yellow trail markers point to the abandoned quarry.

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5.90 km

View of Obergrenzebach from the rest area

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Not far from the Hopfenhöhle you have a great view of the whole of Obergrenzebach.

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6.19 km

Hopfenhöhle Obergrenzebach

Highlight • Structure

Today, the hop cave contained no hop brew, only an empty crate testified to the former existence of the said brewery end product.

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6.33 km

Seating Area With Panoramic View

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6.68 km

Shelter in Naturpark Knüll

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Now in late autumn the hut is covered with colorful foliage.

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9.92 km

Hegelsteiche

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A particularly remarkable place, especially in late autumn, when the water surface is covered with leaves.

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.62 km

2.28 km

1.83 km

127 m

Surfaces

6.19 km

1.83 km

1.61 km

1.23 km

681 m

320 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

6°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

February 1, 2025,Wichtelweg Obergrenzebach🫶

This path surprised me and really excited me 😍! The Wichtelweg was created by the Obergrenzebach cultural association and opened on October 20, 2024. It is perfectly marked and runs largely close to nature on meadow paths around the town.

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August 20, 2025,Wichtelweg Obergrenzebach

Finally, I did a 10k run again today... I've been lacking a bit of energy lately, or the weather hasn't cooperated on my day off.
My personal highlight here was definitely the Hop Cave - a delicious cold beer 🍺😁👍, and there were some really beautiful views... not to mention the cute little gnome cave.
It was fun!😁

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October 20, 2024,Wichtelweg Obergrenzebach Einweihungswanderung

A pleasant hike on the new Wichtelweg around Obergrenzebach. Thanks to the cultural association for this beautiful path and the great organization and supplies during and after the hike at the sports field. It is a circular route, unfortunately I did not record the route to the starting point of the hike from the sports field.

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