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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Ulmenstein Basalt Lake – Ulmenstein Basalt Lake loop from Hünfeld

Hiking trails & Routes

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Ulmenstein Basalt Lake – Ulmenstein Basalt Lake loop from Hünfeld

Moderate

4.8

(19)

55

hikers

Ulmenstein Basalt Lake – Ulmenstein Basalt Lake loop from Hünfeld

02:34

8.68km

270m

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: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.20 km

Drachenstein Barbecue Area

Highlight • Rest Area

The place can be rented through the community Mackenzell, for hikers it is freely accessible for rest and there is even a toilet, which should always be unlocked.

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2

2.52 km

Former Loren Track Ulmenstein–Hünfeld

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3

3.92 km

Ulmenstein Basalt Lake

Highlight • Lake

Walk here on the old Kleinbahntrassenweg. Otherwise, the Ulmenstein speaks for itself: lake, picnicking, hiking.

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4

3.99 km

Grill Shelter at Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Highlight • Rest Area

5

4.02 km

Ulmenstein Basalt Lake

Highlight • Lake

A paradise for those seeking peace and quiet, nature lovers and mountain lake lovers. The basalt lake "Ulmenstein" is located between Hofaschenbach and Mackenzell and is up to 15 meters …

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6

4.92 km

View of the Rhön Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point you should enjoy the view over fields and mountains! :)

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7

5.04 km

Benches with views of the Rhön

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the two benches there is a great view of the peaks of the Rhön.

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8

5.60 km

Jungfernbörnchen Spring

Highlight • Natural

The pool can also be used as a Kneipp pool, preferably a towel pack.

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B

8.68 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

2.68 km

1.66 km

403 m

Surfaces

2.75 km

2.60 km

2.44 km

435 m

351 m

110 m

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