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Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
Bad Zwesten

Altenburg Tower – Altenburg Tower, Bad Zwesten loop from Niederurff

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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
Bad Zwesten

Altenburg Tower – Altenburg Tower, Bad Zwesten loop from Niederurff

Moderate

4.7

(32)

88

hikers

Altenburg Tower – Altenburg Tower, Bad Zwesten loop from Niederurff

02:14

7.53km

220m

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: July 6, 2026

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72 m

Hiking Information Boards at Schwalmtal Nature Park

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At the end of the day, now there it is sometimes brutally beautiful 🥰 here.

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2

1.83 km

Löwenstein-Urff Boundary Stone

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It marks the border of the lands of the noble families Löwenstein and Urff.

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2.59 km

4

4.66 km

Altenburg Celtic Hillfort near Römersberg

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The Altenburg near Römersberg in the Schwalm-Eder district is one of the best preserved circular ramparts from Celtic times in northern Hesse. Its imposing walls are still clearly visible in …

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4.87 km

Altenburg Tower

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The Altenburg Tower stands on the Altenburg mountain in the Schwalm-Eder district.
Remains of the Altenburg ring wall can still be found there.

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5.07 km

View of the Kassel Valley

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7

5.33 km

From up there you have a great view over the countryside.

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5.48 km

Altenburg Tower, Bad Zwesten

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Steadily rising, well-signposted circular hiking trail. Walking shoes recommended.

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7.53 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.48 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

2.73 km

773 m

< 100 m

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Monday 14 September

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April 27, 2025,Weitblicke und neue Perspektiven. Der Hausberg hat gerufen
I'm always amazed at how beautiful our area is and the magnificent views we have. Our local mountain was calling.

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