Schwälmer Trail (X10) – Trail Junction HEF-356 loop from Bruchwiesen bei Mengshausen

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Schwälmer Trail (X10) – Trail Junction HEF-356 loop from Bruchwiesen bei Mengshausen

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Schwälmer Trail (X10) – Trail Junction HEF-356 loop from Bruchwiesen bei Mengshausen

02:17

7.66km

240m

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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: October 7, 2026

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209 m

Schwälmer Trail (X10)

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A well signposted hiking trail between Mengshausen and the Mengshäuser Kuppe. Because it goes up to the crest, you have to accept certain inclines.

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3.80 km

Heussner Tower on the Mengshäuser Kuppe

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A detour here is worth it alone because of the great view that you have from the top of the tower. You can look far into the Haunetal and Fuldatal. …

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3.81 km

Heussner Tower on the Mengshäuser Kuppe

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The 25 meter high Heussner Tower (built in 1964) offers - weather permitting - a wide view of the Knüll Mountains in the north-west, the Rhön in the south-east, the …

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4.00 km

Kuppenpfad Trail to Mengshäuser Tower

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A nice flow trail on the hilltop path to or from the Mengshausen tower.

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4.76 km

War Memorial for Johannes Hain and Fritz Fry on the Fuldahöhenweg

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The memorial stone for the two men is on the side of the Fuldahöhenweg.

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4.79 km

Trail Junction HEF-356

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Intersection of several routes. As a resting place at the moment, it is rather unsuitable, since the remains of the table and benches have their best time behind them 🐛

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4.79 km