View of the Kassel Valley – Altenburg Tower loop from Schloss Zwesten
View of the Kassel Valley – Altenburg Tower loop from Schloss Zwesten
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View of the Kassel Valley – Altenburg Tower loop from Schloss Zwesten
03:13
10.9km
320m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 13, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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2.56 km
Keilmühle
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2.70 km
Mühlengraben Schwalm
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2.89 km
Wooden bridge to Bad Zwesten campsite
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3.06 km
Hiking Information Boards at Schwalmtal Nature Park
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4.85 km
View of the valley from the lookout tower
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5.10 km
View of the Kassel Valley
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5.30 km
Altenburg Tower
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Remains of the Altenburg ring wall can still be found there.
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5.52 km
Altenburg Celtic Hillfort near Römersberg
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10.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.12 km
2.50 km
833 m
368 m
104 m
Surfaces
3.12 km
2.82 km
2.68 km
1.53 km
493 m
218 m
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Elevation
Highest point (410 m)
Lowest point (190 m)
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