Ascent to Schauenburg – View of Breitenbach loop from Langenberger Hute bei Breitenbach

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Kassel

Schauenburg

Ascent to Schauenburg – View of Breitenbach loop from Langenberger Hute bei Breitenbach

Hard

4.7

(60)

181

hikers

Ascent to Schauenburg – View of Breitenbach loop from Langenberger Hute bei Breitenbach

07:31

26.8km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.40 km

View from the ruins of Schauenburg Castle

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It is believed that the Schauenburg was built between the seventh and ninth centuries and served as a place to live and flee. It may also have been part of …

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5.69 km

Ascent to Schauenburg

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Nice many steps up, quite neat.

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8.74 km

Red Bench With View of the Valley

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A beautiful place at sunset

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11.9 km

View of Breitenbach

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A bench to stay. Use it.

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14.8 km

View of Niedenstein and Wichdorf

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A bench to take a break and with a beautiful view down the valley and beyond.

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16.6 km

Very nice and idyllic resting place between the Emser Berg and the Altenburg. Many hiking trails meet here and the touching story of Mrs. Engel is told, who regularly stopped here on the way to the market.

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22.2 km

Emstal Fish Ponds

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Private fish ponds, idyllically located!

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22.3 km

Emstal Forest Path Along the Hessencourier Railway

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I was there on 05/15/2021. The first part of the way from the level crossing in the direction of the fish ponds is still quite OK, even if the former …

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26.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

5.37 km

2.36 km

1.67 km

Surfaces

12.4 km

6.67 km

5.82 km

1.54 km

262 m

169 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Sunday 13 September

21°C

12°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

April 14, 2022,Habichtswaldsteig: Firnsbachtal - Sand

On our second day, after a great breakfast in the Pension Firnsbachtal, we started in the rain, but it eased off when we arrived at the Schauenburg. The weather then got better and better.
Although this stage wasn't quite as spectacular as the first, it was still able to shine with great castle ruins, views and a few nice changes.

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April 7, 2024,2. Etappe Habichtswaldsteig: Von Firnsbachtal nach Sand

After a restful night and a great breakfast, we started the second stage highly motivated. After about 30 minutes, we crossed under the A44 in the direction of Hoof. In the village, the path led past the cemetery uphill in the direction of Schauenburg. Here, too, there were very muddy passages to cross. From Schauenburg, you once again have a …

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June 8, 2025,Habichtswaldsteig Etappe 2

Start: Pensionshaus Firnsbachtal, 34270 Schauenburg
Destination: Parkhotel Emstaler Höhe, 34308 Bad Emstal
We continued along a narrow path and through the village of Hoof. Burgberg was the first hill, and there were slippery steps up and down. We went through beech forests and narrow paths and across meadow paths. There was also a paved path in between. A narrow path …

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August 11, 2023,Habichtswaldsteig - Etappe 2 - vom Firnsbachtal nach Bad Emstal

After I (Steffi) set up my tent ⛺ on the trekking site in Firnsbachtal yesterday evening, I retired to the nearby inn for dinner. The restaurant "Im Firnsbachtal" is just under 400 meters from the campsite, and if you don't like to cook yourself, you're in good hands here 🍽️

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April 30, 2025,Habichtswaldsteig - Etappe 2 - Firnsbachtal > Bad Emstal_30.04.2025

After a very good breakfast at the excellent Firnsbachtal guesthouse, I took a leisurely walk through the forest toward Schauenburg-Hoof to visit the Schauenburg Castle ruins. A lively up and down, the climbs and descents kept my hiking muscles fit...
Finally, the Falkenstein Castle ruins and the Altenburg ramparts were on my to-do list.

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