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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Nüsttal

Ulmenstein Basalt Lake – Via Regia Lookout Tower loop from Nüsttal

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Running trails & routes

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Nüsttal

Ulmenstein Basalt Lake – Via Regia Lookout Tower loop from Nüsttal

Hard

runners

Ulmenstein Basalt Lake – Via Regia Lookout Tower loop from Nüsttal

02:22

19.9km

510m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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818 m

View of the valley in Naturpark Hessische Rhön

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3.01 km

Ulmenstein Basalt Lake

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A paradise for those seeking peace and quiet, nature lovers and mountain lake lovers. The basalt lake "Ulmenstein" is located between Hofaschenbach and Mackenzell and is up to 15 meters …

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3.04 km

Grill Shelter at Naturpark Hessische Rhön

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3.08 km

Rocky Steep Trail

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8.26 km

Via Regia Lookout Tower

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Good to connect with the ruin Haselstein and the Ulmenstein.

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8.26 km

Rossberg

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9.67 km

View of the Hessisches Kegelspiel from Weinberg Nature Reserve

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Stretch your legs on this cozy wooden lounger, give your feet a break and simply enjoy the wonderful panorama of the Hessian bowling game. The “cones” rising up in front …

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13.7 km

Haselstein Castle Ruins

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The climb is steep but doable and from the top you have a beautiful view of the surrounding area. The effort is worth it.

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19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

2.27 km

1.51 km

954 m

852 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

4.42 km

3.52 km

1.30 km

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

24°C

12°C

14 %

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Ulmenstein Basalt Lake – Via Regia Lookout Tower loop from Nüsttal

View of the valley in Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Ulmenstein Basalt Lake

Grill Shelter at Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Rocky Steep Trail

Via Regia Lookout Tower

Rossberg

View of the Hessisches Kegelspiel from Weinberg Nature Reserve

Haselstein Castle Ruins

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