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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Kassel
Bad Emstal

View of Kellerwald – Balhorn Quarry loop from Bad Emstal

Moderate

4.8

(5)

11

riders

View of Kellerwald – Balhorn Quarry loop from Bad Emstal

01:32

22.4km

290m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.48 km

Engelsruh Picnic Area with View of Chattengau

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On the history of Engels Ruh:

geschichtsverein-bademstal.de/historisches/sand/engels_ruh.html

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6.44 km

With good foresight

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8.30 km

View of Kellerwald

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Wide view to the cellar forest

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8.69 km

A new rest area with many opportunities to relax for hikers and cyclists

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9.25 km

Elmshagen Pillory and Judge's Table

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Shame stake and judge's table with a great view

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11.8 km

Schauenburg Fairy Tale Watch

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The Märchenwache mainly fosters the memory of the young Marie and the dragoon sergeant Johann Friedrich Krause, two contributors to fairy tales belonging to the Brothers Grimm, who have only …

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18.1 km

View Near Balhorner Campingplatz

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A beautiful vantage point not far from the Balhorn campsite

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19.3 km

Balhorn Quarry

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By the end of the 1930s red and white sandstone was broken here, mainly for the cellar construction.

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22.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

4.28 km

1.73 km

456 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

7.16 km

2.50 km

1.23 km

680 m

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Friday 9 October

14°C

7°C

34 %

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