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Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Fulda
Nüsttal

Ulmenstein Loop Trail – Ulmenstein Basalt Lake loop from Nüsttal

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Fulda
Nüsttal

Ulmenstein Loop Trail – Ulmenstein Basalt Lake loop from Nüsttal

Moderate

4.6

(17)

69

hikers

Ulmenstein Loop Trail – Ulmenstein Basalt Lake loop from Nüsttal

02:01

6.86km

180m

Hiking

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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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.70 km

Ulmenstein Loop Trail

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Very nice hiking trail. Good place to relax with 2 curved benches.

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2.09 km

A nice place to linger 😇

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2.39 km

Basalt scree slope

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The moss-covered basalt slopes in the forest appear almost magical.

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3.27 km

Ulmenstein Basalt Lake

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Walk here on the old Kleinbahntrassenweg. Otherwise, the Ulmenstein speaks for itself: lake, picnicking, hiking.

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3.35 km

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3.37 km

Ulmenstein Basalt Lake

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A paradise for those seeking peace and quiet, nature lovers and mountain lake lovers. The basalt lake "Ulmenstein" is located between Hofaschenbach and Mackenzell and is up to 15 meters …

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5.04 km

Information board about the preservation of calcareous grasslands

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5.18 km

The so-called Laurentius Chapel with a view of Mittelaschenbach.

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6.86 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.97 km

1.17 km

403 m

317 m

Surfaces

2.46 km

2.09 km

1.56 km

497 m

258 m

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Tuesday 6 October

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