Unstrut Spring – Elbe–Weser Watershed loop from Kefferhausen

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Landkreis Eichsfeld

Kefferhausen

Unstrut Spring – Elbe–Weser Watershed loop from Kefferhausen

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Unstrut Spring – Elbe–Weser Watershed loop from Kefferhausen

03:39

13.2km

220m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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540 m

Unstrut Spring

Highlight • River

One of the few river sources that are so easy to reach by bike.

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2.53 km

St. Cyriakus Pilgrimage Church Werdigeshäuser and Linden Trees

Highlight • Religious Site

There are 19 stately linden trees directly around the Werdigeshausen pilgrimage church of St. Cyriakus. The trees are around 250 years old and are designated as natural monuments.

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3.50 km

Elbe–Weser Watershed

Highlight • Natural Monument

This height forms the watershed between the Elbe and Weser. To the left the water flows into the Geislede and from there over the Leine and Aller into the Weser. …

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3.88 km

Seating area at the end of the Kreuzweg from Heuthen

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice corner to rest or take a break.
Very nice

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7.76 km

Heerda-Haus Memorial and Bill Trail Historical Marker

Highlight • Historical Site

Small house in the forest

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9.79 km

Swedish Whitebeam Avenue (Mehlbeeren-Allee), Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal Nature Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

In 1910 the avenue was laid out with Swedish whitebeam trees. 300 trees were replanted in 1999 and 2000.

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12.1 km

Unstrut Spring, Werdigeshäuser Church, and Mehlbeerbaumallee Loop

Highlight • Trail

An approximately 5km long circular hiking trail connects the Unstrutquelle, Werdigeshäuser Church with the Mehlbeerbaumallee.
The Unstrut rises not far from Kefferhausen in Eichsfeld, Thuringia and flows into the Saxony-Anhalt …

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