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Werra-Burgen-Steig Hessen

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Werra-Burgen-Steig Hessen

Walk along the River Werra to castles and palaces.

The proud castles along the banks of the Werra have always held a special allure. As early as 1885, a walking trail from Hann. Münden to the Wartburg near Eisenach was waymarked by the Werratalverein.


After the Second World War and the division of Germany, the Werra-Burgen-Steig was split as well. The route could no longer be followed all the way to the Wartburg, so an alternative had to be created. This now guides walkers from Hann. Münden, where the Fulda and Werra unite to form the Weser, to the Tannenburg near Nentershausen.


The new route was certified as a quality walking trail in 2013 and waymarked X5 H, with the H standing for Hessen, since the new route enters Hesse shortly after it begins and finally ends after 133 km at the Tannenburg.


Historic and well-preserved half-timbered towns lie along the way, as do natural landscapes such as the Werra valley and, not least, the castles which, together with the river, give this trail its name.


Linear walk with hotel changes and luggage transfer, Werra-Burgen-Steig Hessen total approx. 140 km

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860,00 €

Price per person in double room

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Included in the price of the "Werra-Burgen-Steig Hessen" tour:

  • Included in the price of the tour:
  • 7 or 8 nights with buffet breakfast in hotels/country hotels/inns/guesthouses
  • all rooms with shower/bath and WC
  • luggage transfer between hotels
  • all transfers during the walk
  • transfer from the last hotel to Wildeck-Obersuhl station
  • tourist tax
  • route description with suggested refreshment stops
  • walking map
  • walking certificate
  • Werra-Burgen-Steig Hessen pin badge
Tour itinerary

8 days Werra-Burgen-Steig Hessen (6 stages)


from Hann. Münden to Tannenburg


Day 1: Arrival at the hotel in Hann. Münden


Day 2: Hann. Münden - Schloß Berlepsch (21 km, 680 metres of ascent)


Day 3: Schloß Berlepsch - Burg Ludwigstein (18 km, 670 metres of ascent)


Day 4: Burg Ludwigstein - Bad Sooden-Allendorf (18 km, 580 metres of ascent)


Day 5: Bad Sooden-Allendorf - Eschwege (18-27 km, 620 metres of ascent)


Day 6: Eschwege - Rittmannshausen (15-23 km, 720 metres of ascent)


Day 7: Transfer to Rittmannshausen or Altefeld


Rittmannshausen - Tannenburg (28 km, 680 metres of ascent)


Altefeld - Tannenburg (22 km, 490 metres of ascent)


Day 8: Return to Hann. Münden or departure


Arrival


From April to November


every Tue, Thu and Sat,


Sunday only by arrangement.


By car or train to Hann. Münden, long-stay parking at the confluence of the Fulda and Werra is free of charge,


if arriving by train, a short taxi ride to the hotel (approx. 8 EUR).


Departure


Train travellers: journey home from Wildeck-Obersuhl station,


Drivers: return to your car in Hann. Münden by train.

Werra-Burgen-Steig Hessen from Hann. Münden to Tannenburg: in 8 days (6 stages) or 9 days (7 stages). Historic castles, palaces and half-timbered towns line the route along the Werra; certified quality trail X5 H. Total approx. 133–140 km, daily stages 14–28 km, up to 720 metres of ascent. Linear walk with hotel changes and luggage transfer. Arrival by train or car to Hann. Münden, departure from Wildeck-Obersuhl or return to the start. Start dates April–November Tue/Thu/Sat, Sun on request.


Public transport fares extra.

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Werra-Burgen-Steig Hessen

Walk along the River Werra to castles and palaces.

860,00 €

Price per person in double room

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Tour "Werra-Burgen-Steig Hessen"

Option A · 8 days / 7 nights

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8 days / 7 nights

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Price p. p.

860,00 €
1.070,00 €
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Option B · 9 days / 8 nights

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9 days / 8 nights

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Double
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Price p. p.

960,00 €
1.200,00 €
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Notes
  • Difficulty level: moderate
  • Type of walking: self-guided, from place to place
  • Distance: 57 km / 3270 metres of ascent

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