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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

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Hessenturm Observation Tower – Bilstein Cliffs loop from Niedenstein

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Niedenstein

Hessenturm Observation Tower – Bilstein Cliffs loop from Niedenstein

Moderate

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Hessenturm Observation Tower – Bilstein Cliffs loop from Niedenstein

03:30

12.3km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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637 m

Hessenturm Observation Tower

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The ascent to the tower is worthwhile and is rewarded with a beautiful view of the landscape.

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4.28 km

Forest Path in Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Well maintained forest road. Also easy to walk with prams and small children.

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5.88 km

Geographic Center of Germany (Besse)

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Here at the basalt stele is the center of Germany's intersection determination

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7.40 km

Bilstein Cliffs

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The view from here is magnificent and the seating area with benches and table invites you to take a break. The bushes and low trees on the slope provide places for birds for a photo session.

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8.14 km

Bilsteinhütte and Viewpoint Over Besse

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Panoramic view of Besse.

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8.14 km

Mittelgebirgsstürmer Stamp Station 8 – View of the Valley and Sturmer Hill

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Very nice view from up there. There is also a stamp box for low mountain rangers

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9.20 km

Basalt formation in Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Beautiful basalt rock formation

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9.24 km

Basalt Formation at Bensberg

Highlight • Natural Monument

The basalt formation is smaller than expected, but still very beautiful to look at. There is also a hotspot there for all geocaching enthusiasts

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.08 km

3.66 km

465 m

120 m

Surfaces

6.17 km

4.43 km

1.14 km

396 m

120 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

25°C

13°C

53 %

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Comments

June 19, 2025,Genussrunde über Bilstein zum Hessenturm

A lovely hike over the Bilstein to the Hessenturm (Hessian Tower), where coffee and cake, bratwurst, and delicious drinks are served on Sundays and public holidays.

I also collected two "Mittelgebirgsstürmer" stamps. The campaign is still running 😊: naturpark-habichtswald.de/erleben/wandern/mittelgebirgsstuermer2

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October 10, 2021,Bilstein und Hessenturm - Mittelgebirgsstürmer Stempel 1 und 2

Today I went on a stamp hunt. The Habichtswald Nature Park has started the great Mittelgebirgsstürmer campaign: naturpark-habichtswald.de/mittelgebirgsstuermer
On this wonderful tour you can enjoy wonderful views from the Bilstein and the Hessenturm and get hold of 2 out of 10 stamps 😊!

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May 27, 2024,Bilstein, wo Fuchs und Reh gute Nacht wünschen 🌙

After work, we did a round trip around Bilstein, which we have tried and tested in various variations. That's why it needs few words, although the photos also prove the beauty of nature. 🌱
It was getting dark, but that didn't spoil the fun. We walked along meadow paths and trails.
Highlights besides the familiar:
A fox that scurried across …

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October 24, 2021,Habichtswald: Hessenturm & Bilstein (Ermetheis) 🍂🍁🌞

We had wanted to run this self-planned lap for a long time and today it was finally time. With sunshine and blue skies, the weather couldn't have been better for this tour. 🤩
With lots of trails but also beautiful views, there is not much more to say about this hike than that it was beautiful. We even had the …

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July 20, 2023,Habichtswald: Im Kreis um Ermetheis 🐞🏞️⛅

What is beautiful in many ways, offers prospects and is also a bit adventurous? 🏞️
Exactly, the Bilstein and the Niedensteiner Kopf. The two connect field and forest, paths and wider paths. In addition, there is an overgrown creek crossing, which is probably not such a tricky matter at other times of the year when there are fewer nettles. 🌊🌳 …

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Hessenturm Observation Tower – Bilstein Cliffs loop from Niedenstein

Hessenturm Observation Tower

Forest Path in Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Geographic Center of Germany (Besse)

Bilstein Cliffs

Bilsteinhütte and Viewpoint Over Besse

Mittelgebirgsstürmer Stamp Station 8 – View of the Valley and Sturmer Hill

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Basalt Formation at Bensberg

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