Mellnauer Kreuz Shelter – Mellnau Castle Ruins loop from Münchhausen

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Germany

Hesse

Mellnauer Kreuz Shelter – Mellnau Castle Ruins loop from Münchhausen

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Mellnauer Kreuz Shelter – Mellnau Castle Ruins loop from Münchhausen

03:00

10.1km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Christenberger Talgrund

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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290 m

South Gate of the Kesterburg (Remains)

Highlight • Historical Site

Come up here. It is really lovely.

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2.25 km

Burgwald Forest

Highlight • Forest

A forest that you should definitely visit

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2.39 km

Christenberger Talgrund Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Christenberg valley floor is my favorite in the Burgwald.

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2.42 km

Hüttenweg Trail (Christenberg)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful path lined with blueberry bushes

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2.98 km

Mellnauer Kreuz Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Small hiking hut directly on the path between Mellnau and the Christenberg

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4.51 km

The now dilapidated Mellnau Castle is currently only accessible to a limited extent, but it is still worth a visit. The first written mention of the imposing castle dates back to 1263, where it was referred to as "Elenhouch". It may have been built by Siegfried III. commissioned by Eppstein, the Archbishop of Mainz. He may have built it around 1248 as a replacement for the destroyed Hollende Castle. The 19 meter high keep, which can still be admired today, was completed in 1331 and is therefore almost seven hundred years old.

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8.07 km

Riepe-Eck Rest Area

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A nice place for a rest

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9.36 km

Moors in Christenberger Talgrund

Highlight • Natural

The Christenberg valley floor in the southern Hesse Burgwald is characterized by its diverse flora and fauna. The Burgwald is one of the largest contiguous forest areas in Hesse. The landscape of the nature reserve is primarily characterized by its species-rich population of deciduous trees. Extensive wetlands can also be found here. Rare plants such as the medium sundew, the bog lily and the narrow-leaved cottongrass grow here. The moors also provide an important habitat for insects such as dragonflies and spiders, but also for reptiles such as the wood lizard.

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.68 km

4.33 km

635 m

340 m

109 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

2.63 km

1.52 km

438 m

246 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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2°C

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Comments

September 22, 2023,2023-9 Mellnauer Burg Runde

Part 1 of round "C". From the castle, which is over 750 years old, you go through wonderful forests, always with a view. If you want to go up the tower, you should pick up the key beforehand (see pictures with cell phone number).

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