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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Kassel

Niester Auen – Königsalm, Nieste loop from Nieste

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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Kassel

Niester Auen – Königsalm, Nieste loop from Nieste

Hard

5.0

(3)

22

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Niester Auen – Königsalm, Nieste loop from Nieste

02:34

28.5km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 13.5 km for 358 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

6.21 km

Barefoot Trail

Highlight • Trail

2

7.37 km

Stream Crossing in Naturpark Münden

Highlight (Segment) • River

3

10.7 km

Border crossing between Hesse and Lower Saxony

Highlight • Monument

4

11.7 km

Niester Auen

Highlight • Natural

The floodplains along the Nieste consist of meadows, wetlands, and streams, embedded in the wooded surroundings of the Kaufunger Forest. They are a valuable habitat for numerous animal and plant species.

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5

16.6 km

Stone Near Uschlag

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice place to take a break because of steep ascent.

Tip by

6

17.1 km

View of the Countryside in Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Highlight • Viewpoint

19.0 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

23.1 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

9

25.9 km

Nieste Giants Sculptures – Mühlenberg Loop

Highlight • Monument

Directly at the 🚏 Königsalm, this sculpture invites you to hike to the Niester Giants.

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Tip by

10

26.2 km

Königsalm, Nieste

Highlight • Restaurant

The Königsalm is located near the Niester Riesen parking lot. With a magnificent valley view of the resort town of Nieste, you can stop here for refreshments and/or start a tour. Hearty food and cozy alpine flair.

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B

28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

5.30 km

5.00 km

1.41 km

Surfaces

17.3 km

5.58 km

3.21 km

2.38 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Thursday 8 October

12°C

6°C

98 %

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