Bramburg Castle Ruins – Bursfelde Abbey loop from Niemetal

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Niemetal

Bramburg Castle Ruins – Bursfelde Abbey loop from Niemetal

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Bramburg Castle Ruins – Bursfelde Abbey loop from Niemetal

07:15

25.9km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Münden

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.95 km

Nieme Ford (Franzosengraben)

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The transition is easy to manage due to the laid stones.

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5.75 km

Steimketal Pond

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A somewhat hidden pond.

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9.19 km

View of the Weser River

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Nice view of the Weser towards Glashütte 👍

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10.5 km

Bramburg Castle Ruins

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The Bramburg probably served to protect the Bursfelde monastery a few kilometers away. The complex was first mentioned around 1200. In the centuries that followed, it changed hands several times, …

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10.9 km

View of the Weser and Glashütte from Naturpark Münden

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If you go from the hiking car park between Hemeln and Glashütte the signposted way to Bramburg, you can reach this after a good kilometer. Only 300 m further, the …

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16.6 km

Trail crossing with stream crossing

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A small stream is crossed here in the rustic forest.
The path goes uphill to the X 4 or the roller shed. This section of the path is currently a little difficult to walk.

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17.8 km

Bursfelde Abbey

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Anyone cycling along the Weser River shouldn't simply pass by the monastery. Take a few minutes to stop. Just about 75 meters from the bike path, you'll find a peaceful …

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20.2 km

Niemetal

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Wonderfully shady little stream valley with well-signposted paths. You can start hiking wonderfully from Bursfelde Monastery.

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25.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

6.47 km

1.95 km

697 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

3.79 km

2.58 km

803 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

7°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

April 5, 2023,Durchs Nieme- und Steimketal zur Bramburg! 🤗🚶‍♀️🤩☀️🦋

Started in Bursfelde in fantastic weather, I ran above the Nieme on a great path to the Niemefurt.
Since the water was too high, I quickly went through with bare feet. A bit fresh, but I didn't want to turn back either!😅🤷‍♀️
Then we went through the Steimketal in the Totenberg nature reserve.
Personally, I love the rushing of the …

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