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Kaufungen

Welcome to Kaufungen, a charming destination in Kassel Land, Germany. Our guide offers you the best tips and highlights for an unforgettable experience.

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Attractions in Kaufungen


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recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 7
Distance 20.1 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 370 m
Descent 380 m

Hike with beautiful views and many detours. In the area around Sensenstein and south of Uschlag, markings are partially insufficient.

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recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 6
Distance 11 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 180 m
Descent 250 m

Pleasant route with lots of forest and some viewpoints. (Revision: 26.11.2020)

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recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 13
Distance 21.7 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 135 m
Descent 158 m

A very long stage that passes through much built-up area, but also through the baroque Karlsaue park and the home of the storyteller Dorothea ...

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Long Distance Hiking · Habichtswald
Kassel-Steig counterclockwise
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 157.2 km
Duration 45:00 h
Ascent 3,151 m
Descent 3,151 m

Twelve short to medium routes once around Kassel. (Revised: 11/8/2020)

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Hiking Trail · Gutsbezirk Kaufunger Wald, gemeindefreies Gebiet
Märchenlandweg (gUZS) Stage 10: Nieste - Niederkaufungen
recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 12
Distance 9.6 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 82 m
Descent 139 m

A short hike with little elevation change that passes two beautiful half-timbered areas in Kaufungen.

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Hiking Trail · Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Grimm-Steig Circular Route 15 (Söhre)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.1 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 311 m
Descent 311 m

A forest-rich route with a surprising building relic.

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Hiking Trail · Kaufungen Forest
Grimm-Steig stage 5: Nieste - Wellerode
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 5
Distance 15.8 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 325 m
Descent 307 m

The final 5th stage of the Grimm-Steig leads through the old village Oberkaufungen with its well-known monastery and through the beautiful forest ...

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Long Distance Hiking · Hesse
Märchenlandweg (gUZS)
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 293.5 km
Duration 80:00 h
Ascent 4,804 m
Descent 4,824 m

A magnificent route that runs largely in the North Hesse uplands of the district of Kassel.

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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 14.4 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 182 m
Descent 107 m

A route from Lower Saxony to Hesse that partly runs above the Fulda. Unfortunately, it passes through heavily built-up areas at the end.

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Hiking Trail · Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Grimm-Steig circular route 14 (Oberkaufungen)
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 14.5 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 295 m
Descent 295 m

A route that is especially interesting in the area of the historic town center of Oberkaufungen.

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Geographically, Kaufungen lies on the western edge of the Habichtswald nature park and is surrounded by picturesque forests. The town is known for its historic old town with half-timbered houses dating back to the 16th century as well as the nearby Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tourist attractions include Wilhelmsthal Castle, a baroque hunting lodge dating back to the 18th century, as well as the Alte Mühle museum, which provides insights into the history of the region.

Cultural highlights include numerous festivals such as the "Kaufunger Sommer" music festival, where well-known musicians perform, or the wine festival in autumn. For culinary specialities, we recommend a visit to the weekly market or a local brewery.

The best season for outdoor activities is spring to autumn. Hiking trails through the Habichtswald Nature Park offer breathtaking views of the surrounding area and cycling tours along the River Fulda are also very popular.

Even when it rains, Kaufungen has a lot to offer: a visit to the AquaPark swimming pool or a guided tour of one of the museums can help.

The most beautiful thing to do in Kaufungen is certainly to stroll through the idyllic streets of the old town or have a picnic in Wilhelmsthal Castle Park.

Kaufungen is definitely worth a visit and our Travel Guide will help you get the most out of your stay. We look forward to your visit!

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Reviews

  • June 06, 2021
    Heiko Rammenstein
    Sehr schöne Runde, aber es heißt "Losseradweg", bitte korrigieren! In der Erstbeschreibung muss es "Kasseler Land" heißen, auch hier liegt ein Fehler vor!
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    Written June 06, 2021
  • November 12, 2020
    Joachim Paske 
    Wir sind heute die dritte Etappe gewandert. Leider bei Nebel und Dunst. Im Gegensatz zu den ersten beiden Etappen habe ich einen GPX Track aus einer anderen Quelle genommen, hier existiert die 3. Etappe nicht. Die 3. Etappe hat mir bisher am besten gefallen. Nur nach Friedrichsbrück war der Weg durch Baumfällarbeiten nicht mehr existent, sonst aber alles top. Für Wanderer, die gelegentlich Streckenwanderwege gehen ist der Weg sicher nicht schwer sondern mittel.
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    Written November 12, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Grimmsteig
  • February 06, 2020
    Joachim Paske 
    Ich bin die Etappe gestern 05.02. gelaufen. Es ist die längste, aber auch eine der schönsten Etappen. Die Beschilderung ist an einigen Stellen nicht vorhanden. Mit GPS jedoch kein Problem. Die Empfehlung von leichten Wanderschuhen oder Sandalen mag im Sommer stimmen, jetzt sind aber hohe Wanderschuhe die bessere Wahl.
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    Written February 06, 2020
  • May 16, 2015
    Carsten dos Santos
    Ich habe die Tour heute getestet, zusammen mit meinem 12 Jahre alten Sohn. Er wollte sein neues Mountainbike testen, was prima geklappt hat. Nach dem wenig überraschenden Start über das Fuldaufer ging es ab Dörnhagen gut zur Sache, schön bergauf, aber ohne allzu krasse Abschnitte. Ab Wattenbach geht's erst ein wenig, später lange angenehm bergab. Besonders schön war der Trampelpfad nach Heiligenrode. Manchmal hat man ob der Schilder den Impuls, eine Abkürzung nach Kassel zu nehmen. Das ist aber nicht im Sinne des Erfinders und auch ganz sinnvoll. Man läuft über den Hafen und die Unterneustadt in Kassel ein. Insgesamt eine sehr schöne recht bergige, aber gut machbare Tour. Die angegebene Zeit stimmt in etwa. Auch wenn man eine kleine Picknickpause einplant. Ich empfehle diese Tour ohne Vorbehalte.
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    Written May 16, 2015
    Mountain Bike
    Söhrewald

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