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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
Melsungen

Fulda Weir in Melsungen – Bartenwetzer Sculptures loop from Melsungen

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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
Melsungen

Fulda Weir in Melsungen – Bartenwetzer Sculptures loop from Melsungen

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Fulda Weir in Melsungen – Bartenwetzer Sculptures loop from Melsungen

01:47

6.97km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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821 m

Historic Half-Timbered Houses in Melsungen

Highlight • Historical Site

The city center of Melsungen is characterized by an almost closed appearance
Half-timbered buildings. The central market square with the massive town hall is particularly impressive. The town hall from 1555/56 is a pure three-story half-timbered building.

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979 m

Fulda Riverside Terrace Melsungen

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Well done with nice views of the banks and the bridge

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2.40 km

The bridge takes its name from the woodcutters who moved into the city forest. They whipped their axes (whiskers) at the sandstones of the bridge to sharpen them.
This gave …

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2.43 km

Fulda Weir in Melsungen

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The hydroelectric power plant was built in 1752.
The weir width is 191 m, the reservoir height is 1.68 m.

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2.49 km

Bartenwetzer Sculptures

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Directly at the bridge you can find these two beautiful sculptures “The Bartenwetzer”.

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5.20 km

Many opportunities for a rest

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6.27 km

Melsunger Gänseliesel Statue

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Expressive bronze sculpture at the old castle, today's district court.

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6.48 km

Melsungen Old Town

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Over 300 half-timbered buildings have been preserved in the old town of Melsungen. Particularly beautiful medieval old town with historic half-timbered streets. A tour is reminiscent of the city's economic …

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6.97 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.07 km

1.93 km

983 m

784 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

2.25 km

580 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

33 %

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