Wülmersen Moated Castle – Carlsbahn Tunnel loop from Holzapetal

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Kassel

Trendelburg

Wülmersen Moated Castle – Carlsbahn Tunnel loop from Holzapetal

Easy

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Wülmersen Moated Castle – Carlsbahn Tunnel loop from Holzapetal

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6.83km

70m

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.40 km for 215 m

Open: • April-October (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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124 m

New Manor House, Wülmersen

Highlight • Historical Site

This stately building was erected as a new manor house for Gut Wülmersen and is now used as a residential building.
It was then a replacement for the medieval mansion.

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409 m

Wülmersen Moated Castle

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In the meantime, a very nicely restored facility. In the 1950s the facility was abandoned and declared abandoned. In 1987 the sad remains were acquired by the Association for Education …

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598 m

Historic railway bridge over the Holzape near Wülmersen

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Caution! The detour leads down a dangerously steep slope! Dismount immediately!

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1.80 km

Diemel Valley Rail Trail

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The path on the old railway in the Diemeltal was a beautiful hiking trail for a long time. Unfortunately, it has now been paved in favor of cyclists.
One man's meat is another man's suffering. 🤷‍♂️🙄

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2.22 km

North portal of the Deiseler Tunnel

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The Deiseler Tunnel is a special historical structure in the history of railways in Germany. The railway from the Hessian capital and residence city of Cassel to Carlshaven on the …

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2.63 km

Carlsbahn Tunnel

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The 202-meter-long Carlsbahntunnel, completed in 1847, is the oldest railway tunnel in Hesse. Nowadays there are no longer any rails, the passage is reserved for cyclists and hikers. It's always …

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6.43 km

Reinhardswald Trout Farm

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The trout farm Reinhardswald (fish farm Dworak) is located in the lowest Holzapetal and offers fresh products from their ponds.

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6.71 km

In France I got to know ostrich meat for the first time.
It really is a recommendation.
Low in cholesterol and so tasty that you only need a little salt and you can do without pepper and other spices.

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6.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.05 km

473 m

196 m

102 m

Surfaces

3.09 km

1.88 km

1.64 km

218 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

July 28, 2024,Diemel und Holzape

The tunnel is currently not open for walking through.
We have not yet found the reason for this.

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January 21, 2024,Tour

It was a nice round after breakfast in the martin! Along the Holzsppe stream and over to the Diemel cycle path with a view of the Diemel. Arrival at Wülmersen Castle, house martin!

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