Werra Castles Trail (Werra-Burgen-Steig)

Hike along the Werra to Castles and Palaces

The proud castles on the banks of the Werra have always held a special charm. As early as 1885 a hiking trail was marked out by the Werra Valley Hiking Association from Hann. Münden to the Wartburg near Eisenach.

After the Second World War and the division of Germany, the Werra Castles Trail was also divided. Since the trail could no longer be followed as far as the Wartburg, an alternative had to be established. This now takes the hiker from Hann. Münden, where the Fulda and Werra join to become the Weser, to the Tannenburg near Nentershausen.

The new route was certified as a Quality Hiking Trail in 2013 and marked with X5 H, where H stands for Hessen, since the new route reaches the federal state of Hessen just after it begins, finally ending 133 km later on the Tannenburg.

Historical, well-preserved half-timbered towns line the route, as well as natural landscapes such as the Werra Valley and not least Berlepsch Castel and Ludwigstein Castle, where hikers can spend the night in a very special atmosphere.

Multi-stage long-distance hike with alternating hotels and luggage transfer. Total length of the Werra Castles Trail Hessen: ca. 140 km

8 days-tour from 825,00 €

Price each person in shared double room

Prices / dates

The price of the tour "Werra Castles Trail (Werra-Burgen-Steig)" includes the following:

7 or 8 overnight stays with breakfast buffet
Accommodation in hotels/country hotels/guest houses/B&Bs
All rooms with shower/bath and WC
Luggage transfer between hotels
All transfers during the hiking tour
Transfer from the final hotel to Wildeck-Obersuhl Railway Station
Public transport fares not included in the price
Visitors’ tax
Tour description with suggestions for refreshment stops
Hiking map
Certificate of completion
Werra-Burgen-Steig Hessen pin

Tour itinerary

8 days Werra Castles Trail Hessen (6 stages)

From Hann. Münden to the Tannenburg
Day 1: Arrival at the hotel in Hann. Münden
Day 2: Hann. Münden – Berlepsch Castle (21 km, 680 m ascent)
Day 3: Berlepsch Castle – Ludwigstein Castle (18 km, 670 m ascent)
Day 4: Ludwigstein Castle – Bad Sooden-Allendorf (18 km, 580 m ascent)
Day 5: Bad Sooden-Allendorf – Eschwege (18-27 km, 620 m ascent)
Day 6: Eschwege – Rittmannshausen (15-23 km, 720 m ascent)
Day 7: Transfer to Rittmannshausen oder Altefeld
Rittmannshausen – Tannenburg (28 km, 680 m ascent)
Altefeld – Tannenburg (22 km, 490 m ascent)
Day 8: Return journey to Hann. Münden or departure

9 days Werra Castles Trail Hessen (7 stages)

From Hann. Münden to the Tannenburg
Day 1: Arrival at the hotel in Hann. Münden
Day 2: Hann. Münden – Berlepsch Castle (21 km, 680 m ascent)
Day 3: Berlepsch Castle – Ludwigstein Castle (18 km, 670 m ascent)
Day 4: Ludwigstein Castle – Bad Sooden-Allendorf (18 km, 580 m ascent)
Day 5: Bad Sooden-Allendorf – Eschwege (18-27 km, 620 m ascent)
Day 6: Eschwege – Röhrda (14 km, 520 m ascent)
Day 7: Röhrda – Altefeld (19 km, 490 m ascent)
Day 8: Altefeld – Tannenburg (22 km, 490 m ascent)
Day 9: Return journey to Hann. Münden or departure

Arrival

From April to November
Every Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday
Sunday only upon request
No arrival possible on Wednesday

By car or rail to Hann. Münden
Long-term parking free of charge at the confluence of the Fulda and Werra
Rail travellers can take a short taxi ride to the hotel (ca. 8 EUR).

Departure

By rail: Return home from Wildeck-Obersuhl Railway Station
By car: Return by rail to your car in Hann. Münden

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Werra Castles Trail (Werra-Burgen-Steig)

Hike along the Werra to Castles and Palaces

8 days-tour from 825,00 €

Price each person in shared double room

Prices / dates

Hike individual without guide / KWR-099 - Tour " Werra Castles Trail (Werra-Burgen-Steig) "

8-days-tour Hann. Münden - Tannenburg

Accommodation

7 overnight stays with breakfast buffet, 6 hiking days, arrival TUE-THU-SAT, SUN after agreement only, WED no arrival

Room

shared double room
single room

Price each person

825,00 €
1.025,00 €

Book

9-days-tour Hann. Münden - Tannenburg

Accommodation

8 overnight stays with breakfast buffet, 7 hiking days, arrival TUE-THU-SAT, SUN after agreement only, WED no arrival

Room

shared double room
single room

Price each person

940,00 €
1.165,00 €

Book

Hints

If there is only one or two participants, low transport surcharge: 1 participant 80 EUR and with 2 participants 40 EUR each

All prices include VAT 19 % Subject to change.

Hike may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility - call for information if necessary!

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Werra Castles Trail (Werra-Burgen-Steig)

Werra Castles Trail (Werra-Burgen-Steig)

Hike along the Werra to Castles and Palaces

The price of the tour "Werra Castles Trail (Werra-Burgen-Steig)" includes the following:

8 days Werra Castles Trail Hessen (6 stages)