Bilstein Mountain Inn – Little Steinberg Lake loop from Großalmerode

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Großalmerode

Bilstein Mountain Inn – Little Steinberg Lake loop from Großalmerode

Moderate

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Bilstein Mountain Inn – Little Steinberg Lake loop from Großalmerode

04:10

13.9km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.25 km

Bilstein Mountain Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Friendly service and punctual opening!

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5.31 km

Bilstein Tower and Zum Bilstein Lodge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The old tower has been a popular destination for cyclists and hikers for over 125 years. When the weather is good, you can enjoy a great view as far as …

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7.15 km

Red Nieste Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

An impressive red natural spectacle in the middle of the green. Red water gushes from the source of the sneeze. Fortunately, what at first glance looks like a large human-made …

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7.38 km

Little Steinberg Lake

Highlight • Lake

Fantastic, idyllic. A perfect place for a few quiet minutes! :)

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8.19 km

The Steinberghütte, with its barbecue area and ample indoor and outdoor seating, is located in a former basalt quarry.
According to the Geonature Park, the hut is free to use, but larger parties should be reserved in advance.

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9.36 km

Premium Trail P14 – Bilsteinturm and Ruins, Großalmerode

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The premium path P14 leads over varied paths to the most beautiful corners of the Kaufung Forest. These include Rote Niestequelle, Steinbergsee with the old mining history and old walls, …

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9.41 km

Bilstein Trailhead Parking (Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land)

Highlight • Parking

From here you can tackle the most beautiful tours in all directions.

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11.5 km

Fahrenbach Stream in Fahrbachtal

Highlight • River

The Fahrenbach runs long here, this valley cut is called the Fahrbachtal. The rustic guest hut “Waldschlösschen” is located directly on the stream and is usually open on weekends.
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13.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.04 km

4.71 km

126 m

Surfaces

5.80 km

5.73 km

2.31 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

7°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

October 28, 2023,Bilstein P14 🌿🍁🍃🍂 bei Großalmerode

We met relatively spontaneously at the Großalmerode outdoor pool and hiked along natural paths and trails to the highest elevation in the Kaufunger Forest, the Bilstein (641 m). We passed the large and small Steinbergsee, relics of brown coal and quartzite mining; at the Steinberg quarry and at the source of the Rote Nieste. It gets its color due to …

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April 4, 2023,Track P14

Just great round. Many nice opportunities for a break and two nice little rest stops.

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May 4, 2023,Premiumweg P 14 Bilstein ab Panoramabad

All-round view from the Bilstein Tower

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July 20, 2023,von Großalmerode auf dem P14 zum Bilsteinturm

If you're already here, the Bilstein Tower is simply part of it. The premium hiking trail P14 was therefore our choice. We started in Großalmerode at the outdoor pool and have mastered the way in one lap. There were a few steep sections that we can now feel in our legs in the evening. From the Bilstein you can see …

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September 30, 2021,Kaufunger Wald / Bilsteinturm (P14)

The official premium circular hiking trail '' P14 ''. Well signposted. Due to current tree felling work, we had to deviate slightly from the original route. The restaurant at the Bilstein Tower is quaint and cozy with a blazing stove. Hearty fare at reasonable prices. All in all a nice walk. The view from the tower into the country is …

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December 31, 2021,Premium 14 mit Start in Großalmerode

A lot of deforestation and destruction from heavy machinery. The way is partly not visible. All of the trimmings and sticks from the conifers were left behind. No reforestation! With this type of wood harvest, the path loses its visual appeal. Sad landscapes. 😢

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March 15, 2025,P14 Bilstein

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Unfortunately, this trail has lost some of its charm due to deforestation. Nevertheless, it still has many highlights:

Small and Large Steinberg Lakes, the basalt columns of the Steinberg, the Red Lake, the source of the Red Nieste (the last time I was there, it was still idyllically nestled in the forest 😔), and, of course, the Bilstein Tower …

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March 7, 2025,P14 Bilstein

Today we went up to Bilstein in beautiful temperatures and sunshine. Mountains down, mountains up - simply exhausting. I explored the highlights of the Roter See, Bilsteinturm, red Niestequelle and Steinbergsee, as well as Steinberg with great joy thanks to the information written there. I stopped off at the Bilstein restaurant and recommend it to everyone on the hike because …

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