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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Melsungen

Melsungen Old Town – Fulda Weir in Melsungen loop from Melsungen

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Melsungen

Melsungen Old Town – Fulda Weir in Melsungen loop from Melsungen

Easy

5.0

(2)

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Melsungen Old Town – Fulda Weir in Melsungen loop from Melsungen

00:40

2.60km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Bus stop

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127 m

Melsungen Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Over 300 half-timbered buildings have been preserved in the old town of Melsungen. Particularly beautiful medieval old town with historic half-timbered streets. A tour is reminiscent of the city's economic …

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184 m

Marktmeister Figure at Marktplatz/Brückenstraße

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The patrician house on the corner of Marktplatz/Brückenstraße is also known as the market master's house. On the corner of the house you can find one of the few carved …

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458 m

Fulda Riverside Terrace Melsungen

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Well done with nice views of the banks and the bridge

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1.87 km

Bartenwetzer Bridge (Melsungen)

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The bridge takes its name from the woodcutters who moved into the city forest. They whipped their axes (whiskers) at the sandstones of the bridge to sharpen them.
This gave …

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1.90 km

Fulda Weir in Melsungen

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The hydroelectric power plant was built in 1752.
The weir width is 191 m, the reservoir height is 1.68 m.

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1.94 km

Bartenwetzer Bridge and Former Heimatmuseum

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A varied route in every season

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1.96 km

Bartenwetzer Sculptures

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Directly at the bridge you can find these two beautiful sculptures “The Bartenwetzer”.

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1.98 km

Historic Half-Timbered Houses in Melsungen

Highlight • Historical Site

The city center of Melsungen is characterized by an almost closed appearance
Half-timbered buildings. The central market square with the massive town hall is particularly impressive. The town hall from 1555/56 is a pure three-story half-timbered building.

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2.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

995 m

965 m

356 m

265 m

Surfaces

1.55 km

1.03 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

81 %

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Melsungen Old Town – Fulda Weir in Melsungen loop from Melsungen

Melsungen Old Town

Marktmeister Figure at Marktplatz/Brückenstraße

Fulda Riverside Terrace Melsungen

Bartenwetzer Bridge (Melsungen)

Fulda Weir in Melsungen

Bartenwetzer Bridge and Former Heimatmuseum

Bartenwetzer Sculptures

Historic Half-Timbered Houses in Melsungen

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