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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Neuental

Schönstein Castle Ruins – Jeust Shelter loop from Zimmersrode

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Neuental

Schönstein Castle Ruins – Jeust Shelter loop from Zimmersrode

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Schönstein Castle Ruins – Jeust Shelter loop from Zimmersrode

05:11

56.7km

1,080m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 12 m for 12 m

After 29.3 km for 45 m

After 56.8 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.48 km

Weir and moated castle on the Schwalm

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Weir with water lock

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15.4 km

View of Hohe Lohr and Communication Tower

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View of the "Hohe Lohr". The transmission tower is also worth a visit.

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19.6 km

Helenenquelle

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The Helenenquelle (not to be confused with the Helenenquelle near Bad Wildungen) pours refreshing water.
Above is a stone with an inscription.
Some benches are at the source, but they are not that inviting 😬.

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26.4 km

View of Schönau

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Beautiful view of Schönau and the Gilserberg highlands.

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29.4 km

Schönstein Castle Ruins

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The Schönstein castle ruins are a bit overgrown, but still a worthwhile detour. The ruins are romantic.

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29.8 km

Kyramide Shelter

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The great refuge near Schönau, not far from the ruins of Schönstein Castle, invites you to take a break!
The history of the Schönau Ascension Festival is described inside.

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36.6 km

View of the Jeust from the trail junction

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The signpost tree🌳 has unfortunately been sawn off since autumn 2019. 😢

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37.1 km

Jeust Shelter

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Refuge on the Jeust

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56.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.0 km

4.05 km

3.27 km

2.08 km

378 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

10.6 km

9.48 km

4.93 km

812 m

141 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

37°C

21°C

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Weir and moated castle on the Schwalm

View of Hohe Lohr and Communication Tower

Helenenquelle

View of Schönau

Schönstein Castle Ruins

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View of the Jeust from the trail junction

Jeust Shelter

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