"Quality Trail Dream Tour" Löwenstein Castle

7,50 km long
Flatly
Difficulty: medium
Hike
  • 2: 50 pm
  • 7,50 km
  • 170 m
  • 170 m
  • 225 m
  • 342 m
  • 117 m
The 7,5 km long circular hiking trail starts at the "Urfftal" hiking car park at the recreational pond in Bad Zwesten-Oberurff-Schiffelborn. Awarded the "Dream Tour" quality seal by the German Hiking Association, this circular trail leads along a varied route to unforgettable nature experiences.

The trail begins with a steep path leading up the castle hill and through part of the castle moat loop to the Löwenstein ruins with a snack bar. The "short loop" is 1,2 km long and essentially follows the "old" castle moat.
In snowy and wet weather, the steep path to the Löwenstein ruins can be bypassed to the left via the section "Waldweg" (parallel to the Kellerwaldsteig).
Upon arriving at the Löwenstein castle ruins, the climb to the 26-meter-high former defensive tower is rewarded with a fantastic view.

The trail then continues along the edge of the forest, passing the "Funkenstein" rock formation via the "Panoramablick" section, before reaching Bad Zwesten. Along the way, you can rest at one of the numerous seating areas and once again enjoy breathtaking views across the Wälzebach valley and into the distinctive low mountain landscape. 

The hiking trail leads along the "Valley View" section across meadows and fields back towards the Löwenstein castle ruins and along the "Forest Path" back to the hiking parking lot at the recreational pond.

Other entry options:

- Parking lot at the cemetery

- Parking lot at the Löwenstein castle ruins

The flyer is available here for download

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Path surfaces

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Route markers

Tour features

  • Flatly

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Quality Trail Award - Hiking in Germany
Short quality trail dream tour
all around good
The "Quality Trail Wanderable Germany - Dream Tour" offers the perfect hiking experience for all interested hikers on attractive and varied paths. A mix of cultural and natural attractions along the way allows you to forget the everyday hustle and bustle.
More information: www.wanderbares-deutschland.de

author

Grimm Homeland North Hesse

Organization

Regional Management North Hesse GmbH
34117 Kassel

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Grimm Homeland North Hesse
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