Philippsthal Castle – St. John's Church Vacha loop from Philippsthal (Werra)

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Philippsthal

Philippsthal Castle – St. John's Church Vacha loop from Philippsthal (Werra)

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Philippsthal Castle – St. John's Church Vacha loop from Philippsthal (Werra)

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7.40km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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208 m

Border Museum at Philippsthal Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The border museum is maintained on a voluntary basis by a great woman. Unfortunately there is no successor yet. There is a risk that the museum will be closed one …

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394 m

Philippsthal Castle

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Landgrave Philipp von Hessen had the castle built around 1685, which he appropriately named "Philippsthal". Today there is a trade and service center with the landgrave's library, the town hall …

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2.24 km

Einheitsmann Art Project

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The "Einheitsmann" art project was designed as part of the "25 Years of German Unity" celebrations by artist Ottmar Hörl, who was inspired by the Berlin Ampelmännchen (Berlin traffic light …

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2.26 km

Einheitsmännchen statue at the Einheitsbrücke Vacha

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The traffic light man in front of the Einheitsbrücke in Vacha is always worth a photo

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2.34 km

Gateway to the Via Regia

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This is where the ecumenical pilgrimage route begins (or ends). The route follows the historic route of the Via Regia. This ancient trade route was first documented in 1252, and …

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2.46 km

Wendelstein Castle Vacha

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The north-eastern old town of Vacha is dominated by Wendelstein Castle. Its origins lie in the 12th century, as can be seen from the Romanesque keep. Originally separated from the …

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2.60 km

St. John's Church Vacha

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The tower of the Protestant St. John's Church in Vacha dates back to the medieval St. Vitus Church. The nave was rebuilt later.

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2.79 km

Engel Half-Timbered House

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Very nicely renovated and great prepared!

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7.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.78 km

1.69 km

944 m

659 m

204 m

110 m

Surfaces

3.15 km

2.16 km

1.16 km

629 m

190 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

10°C

5°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

June 25, 2024,Rundwanderung durch das Werratal 🇩🇪 Grenze-Einheit-Via Regia

My hiking trail led from the market square in Vacha past Wendelstein Castle. It is worth making a first stop here to take in the wonderful view of the Werra Valley from the keep.
The town's local history museum with a lot of history is located in the castle and can be visited for 3 euros, and you can climb …

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