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Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Breitenbach am Herzberg

Herzberg Castle – Chapel at Herzberg Castle loop from Burg Herzberg

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Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Breitenbach am Herzberg

Herzberg Castle – Chapel at Herzberg Castle loop from Burg Herzberg

Easy

10

hikers

Herzberg Castle – Chapel at Herzberg Castle loop from Burg Herzberg

01:59

6.86km

170m

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: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Knüll

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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786 m

Bench Near Herzberg Castle

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A well-positioned wooden bench on the edge of the forest road towards Burg Herzberg. If you want to reach the castle on foot like I did, you will find a welcome rest stop here.

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2

1.68 km

An old boundary stone in the forest around Herzberg Castle. There is a small pond above.

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2.25 km

Bench at Berg Gründen

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Here at 430 m (NN) there is a new bench that invites you to linger.

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4

4.14 km

Herzberg Castle

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Worth seeing is the castle chapel from the 13th century

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4.26 km

Chapel at Herzberg Castle

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As a former fortified church, the castle chapel belongs to the oldest part of the castle and dates from the 13th century. It is available, together with the outdoor areas, for church weddings on request.

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4.41 km

Burg Herzberg trailhead parking

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Top starting point for hikes in the region. I can recommend the premium hiking trail - fable trail "Herzberger Ritter".

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4.42 km

Pilgrims' Cross

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8

6.76 km

Hof GuhnStadt

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A relatively large farm at the foot of the Herzberg. From here you can hike to the castle, parking is available.

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6.86 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.53 km

2.54 km

499 m

186 m

109 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

1.57 km

869 m

604 m

199 m

186 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Friday 29 May

27°C

14°C

43 %

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