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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Kassel

Kaufungen

Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land – Königsalm, Nieste loop from Kaufungen

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Kassel

Kaufungen

Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land – Königsalm, Nieste loop from Kaufungen

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Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land – Königsalm, Nieste loop from Kaufungen

02:25

8.61km

170m

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 6, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.89 km

Path of Hope at Mitteltalhof

Highlight • Trail

The path of hope is a very nicely designed small circular path in the courtyard of the Mitteltalhof, which takes the visitor on a not so small journey to himself. …

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1.93 km

Mitteltalhof Holiday Cottages and Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Mitteltalhof is a family-run stud farm with a holiday complex and a café. The café is open in the summer and offers homemade cakes. What a beautiful place.

You can find more information and opening times here: mitteltalhof.de/hofcafe.

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2.39 km

View of Kaufungen from the Hainchen viewpoint

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Restbank in the grove above Kaufungen at the edge of the forest. The path continues to the Königsalm. Nice view on Kaufungen.

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3.35 km

Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very nice hiking and biking trails, right from the Königs Alm

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3.41 km

Königsalm, Nieste

Highlight • Restaurant

The Königsalm is located near the Niester Riesen parking lot. With a magnificent valley view of the resort town of Nieste, you can stop here for refreshments and/or start a tour. Hearty food and cozy alpine flair.

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3.63 km

Picnic Area with View of Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rest bench with seating and a view.

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4.45 km

Forest Rest Area in Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Highlight • Rest Area

5.52 km

Eulenbäume (Hollow Oaks) in the Kaufunger Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here begins one of my favorite trails for the short MTB round (or as a conclusion for the longer tour).

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8.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.68 km

1.83 km

1.34 km

700 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.81 km

2.23 km

1.58 km

1.40 km

542 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 9 August

30°C

15°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

April 13, 2022,Rundweg Kaufunger Wald - "Eulenbäume" 🌳🦉🌳

Since my CamHike unfortunately didn't take place, I set out to explore this small path myself. This is a very nice path for a morning or afternoon walk followed by a stop at the Königsalm.

The paths are varied ("expanded" forest and farm paths but also rooty forest paths), hardly any elevation profile for a relaxed walk and there are …

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