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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Entrance to Lochbachklamm – Knüll Tower (Knüllköpfchen) loop from Naturpark Knüll

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Entrance to Lochbachklamm – Knüll Tower (Knüllköpfchen) loop from Naturpark Knüll

Hard

4.5

(17)

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Entrance to Lochbachklamm – Knüll Tower (Knüllköpfchen) loop from Naturpark Knüll

07:58

28.0km

580m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Naturpark Knüll

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.51 km

Flax retting pit

Highlight • Historical Site

Hiking car park and starting point for the premium hiking trail - fable trail "Raboldshäuser Ritterweg". The flax roasting area and associated pond are also ideal for a little rest.

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3.71 km

Predigerstuhl Memorial and Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

According to legend, there was an altar and a pulpit here in earlier times.
They have met annually on the second Sunday of Pentecost since 1983 at the suggestion of …

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7.20 km

Wallenstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Well-preserved castle ruins with a lookout tower 🏰

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8.68 km

View of the Schwalm Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the Schwalm

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8.70 km

Lochbachklamm Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Small but fine gorge. Very nice to walk. 🍄🌳

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9.81 km

Entrance to Lochbachklamm

Highlight • Gorge

A very beautiful gorge with many bridges and a few rest areas.

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13.8 km

Schwärzwiesen bei Hülsa

Nature Reserve

17.7 km

August Franke Tower on Knüllköpfchen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice starting point for smaller and larger hikes with Refreshments and accommodations nearby.

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17.8 km

Knüll Tower (Knüllköpfchen)

Highlight • Monument

A nice cheap overnight stay for young and old

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28.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

8.93 km

1.91 km

1.08 km

964 m

155 m

Surfaces

9.83 km

8.36 km

3.93 km

2.78 km

2.30 km

505 m

322 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Saturday 8 August

33°C

13°C

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Entrance to Lochbachklamm – Knüll Tower (Knüllköpfchen) loop from Naturpark Knüll

Flax retting pit

Predigerstuhl Memorial and Shelter

Wallenstein Castle Ruins

View of the Schwalm Valley

Lochbachklamm Gorge

Entrance to Lochbachklamm

August Franke Tower on Knüllköpfchen

Knüll Tower (Knüllköpfchen)

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