Sandstone Ems Bridge – Paterpfad loop from Niedenstein

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Niedenstein

Sandstone Ems Bridge – Paterpfad loop from Niedenstein

Easy

4.7

(12)

hikers

Sandstone Ems Bridge – Paterpfad loop from Niedenstein

01:57

7.28km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.88 km

Sandstone Ems Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This beautiful, historic bridge over the Ems dates back to 1822/23. Simply beautiful to look at!

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3.27 km

Weißenthalsmühle Restaurant

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A spacious campsite with a salt cave in a quiet location

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3.59 km

Wooden Rest Area by the Forest Edge

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A cozy, beautiful place for a break at the edge of the forest. The "furniture" is made of logs and really very comfortable.

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3.68 km

The name "Poderpod" is certainly old, but not historically documented. It is interpreted as "Paterpfad" (Father's Path).

However, this is likely a reinterpretation.

In 1442, the "pyder fort" (i.e., the "Pyder-Ford") is mentioned below in Weißenthal.

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3.81 km

Paterpfad

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The Poderpod is a beautiful, steep path.

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3.89 km

Podere Podì – Campyder Fort 1442

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The Poderpod leads steeply down to the Weißenthalsmühle, very beautiful.

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6.06 km

View of Chattengau from Eco Pfad Kirchberg

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A beautiful spot with seating and great views. An explanation of the historical field names within the Eco Path is also located here.

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7.19 km

The Cemetery Gate

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The historical cemetery gate of the Kirchberg cemetery is remarkable. It was moved here from the church in 1612. The gate was then probably erected. The year 1616 has been handed down. There is also a historical preaching chamber here.

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7.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.23 km

719 m

323 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

2.29 km

754 m

323 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

July 5, 2023,Habichtswald: Panoramen & Pfade um die Weißenthalsmühle (Kirchberg) 🌾🌤️🏞️

As an evening round to air out the head.
My personal highlight - the Pader Pad and the path that continues to the Kurfürstenbrücke. Beautiful views and foresight make up for the sometimes longer, wide paths.
In short: nice parts, but for me technically expandable.

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