Source of the Wiera – Forstkapelle Mariabild loop from Schloss Dörnberg

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Marburg-Biedenkopf

Neustadt (Hessen)

Source of the Wiera – Forstkapelle Mariabild loop from Schloss Dörnberg

Moderate

3.4

(5)

hikers

Source of the Wiera – Forstkapelle Mariabild loop from Schloss Dörnberg

02:44

10.6km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.21 km

Source of the Wiera

Highlight • River

Here in the Herrenwald forest, near the Rhine-Weser watershed, at the so-called Neustadt Saddle, the central part of the Upper Hessian Ridge, lies the source of this stream. It still …

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5.67 km

Forstkapelle Mariabild

Highlight • Religious Site

For centuries, the inhabitants of Upper Hesse have been drawn to this ancient pilgrimage site. The place where the church of the deserted village of "Forst" once stood developed into …

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6.68 km

Jorinde and Joringel Fairy Tale Station – Märchenwald Herrenwald

Highlight • Trail

1283 is mentioned as the probable builder of the castle Ludwig de Forest, and in the 14th century the lords of Gleimenhain were the owners. In 1478 the castle was …

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7.91 km

Enchanted Herrenwald – Owls in the Forest Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

A wonderful route that will soon be cut by the motorway!

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8.64 km

Rest Area Under the Oak Tree

Highlight • Rest Area

A great oak. A bench in the shade with a nice view.

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9.14 km

Märchenland Herrenwald Grill Hut Neustadt

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Well-equipped grill hut in a great location. There is also a playground on site. A hiking portal for the Neustädter "Gaukler-Runde" is also available here. The hike is recommended.

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9.54 km

Struthbrunnen at the Enchanted Herrenwald

Highlight • Natural Monument

A drinking water fountain. Here is an information board about the Struthbrunnen. It is also part of the "Märchenhafter Herrenwald nature trail". In the immediate vicinity there are various benches to linger.

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.62 km

1.53 km

1.12 km

295 m

Surfaces