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Seven Oaks

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    Lovely circular hike from Bad Colberg-Heldburg to Gellershausen
    moderate
    Distance 8.8 km
    2:15 h
    91 m
    91 m
    375 m
    286 m
    In Bad Colberg is the Veste Heldburg – originally built as a hill castle in the Middle Ages and later remodeled in Renaissance style, it now houses the German Castle Museum. The town of Bad Colberg is dominated by the castle and thus offers a picturesque townscape. The hike initially leads uphill from Bad Colberg-Heldburg to the Dreiherrenstein. Along the Höhenberg, it continues to the "Seven Oaks" and down to the village of Gellershausen. After a short tour of the town or a cozy stop, it returns to Bad Colberg.

    Author’s recommendation

    The Veste Heldburg and the German Castle Museum are worth a visit.
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    375 m
    Lowest point
    286 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 16.24%Dirt road 44.35%Forested/wild trail 24.78%Road 14.61%
    Asphalt
    1.4 km
    Dirt road
    3.9 km
    Forested/wild trail
    2.2 km
    Road
    1.3 km
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    Rest stops

    Gasthof Torschenke

    Tips and suggestions

    Bad Colberg Guest Information
    Hauptstraße 4
    98663 Bad Colberg
    Phone: +49 (0)36871 20159
    Fax: +49 (0)36871 30683
    E-mail: info@bad-colberg-heldburg.de
    Web: www.bad-colberg-heldburg.de

    Places to eat:

    • Torschenke, Schuhmarkt 92 in Heldburg (Phone: +49 (0)36871 21341)
    • Hotel Garni Altes Schützenhaus, Ziegelhütte 183 in Heldburg (Phone: +49 (0)36871 317388)
    • Cafe Bakery Kaiser, Häfenmarkt 67 in Heldburg (Phone: +49 (0)36871 21248)
    • Zur Kastanie, Gellershausen 103 in Bad Colberg-Heldburg (district Gellershausen) (Phone: +49 (0)36871 21456)

    Roadbook

    The route starts at the multi-generation house Heldburg. From the “Old Train Station” you walk through charming lanes, past gurgling fountains, through Heldburg. The town, guarded by the proud Veste, is a real feast for the eyes and offers a medieval picture-book backdrop. Along the Kirchbach at waypoint (WP) 67, past the fire pond and rector pond, you hike leisurely uphill to the Dreiherrenstein. Here turn right, passing the Höhenberg towards the “Seven Oaks”. Then you go downhill to the Gellershausen sports ground. In the village center there is the possibility to stop at the Kastanie guesthouse.

    After a short walk on the country road towards Heldburg, turn right along the Kreck on the Gellershausen path back to the Heldburg starting point. The Veste Heldburg steadily moves into view. It is a true fairytale castle. In good weather, you are rewarded by the 45 m-high tower with a magnificent panoramic view. A detour to the castle hill is highly recommended.

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    Deutsches Burgenmuseum Veste Heldburg
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    Public transport

    Bus line 217 runs from Coburg to Bad Colberg.

    Directions

    Coming from Coburg, follow the L2644 westwards. In Ummerstadt, switch to the L2675 northwards and continue to Bad Colberg.

    Parking

    Parking at the castle hill and at the multi-generation house

    Coordinates

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    50.282864, 10.726904
    DMS
    50°16'58.3"N 10°43'36.9"E
    UTM
    32U 623031 5571508
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    Equipment

    Small hiking backpack with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers, if necessary telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.8 km
    Duration
    2:15 h
    Ascent
    91 m
    Descent
    91 m
    Highest point
    375 m
    Lowest point
    286 m
    Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Cultural/historical interest

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