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Pfaffschwende

Welcome to Pfaffschwende, an idyllic town in Eichsfeld, Germany. This guide offers you everything you need to know about the charming little town and its surroundings.

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Activities in Pfaffschwende


Attractions in Pfaffschwende


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.7 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 239 m
Descent 241 m

The Salzfrau, the Pferdeloch, and the Wolfstisch reward the ascent over the old border path with a fabulous view of the Hessian Switzerland.

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from Team Wandertag,   Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 284.6 km
Duration 78:04 h
Ascent 6,100 m
Descent 5,994 m

One of the most beautiful hiking trails in Germany is the 280 km long Eichsfeld hiking trail located in the heart of Germany, established after ...

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from HVE Eichsfeld Touristik e.V.,   Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.9 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 527 m
Descent 527 m

This partly demanding hike around the Hessische Schweiz leads over the Kolonnenweg and the Grenzweg to the 562 meter high Hohestein and back down ...

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from Team Wandertag,   Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 82.1 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 1,709 m
Descent 1,677 m

Cycling on the traces of Jacobite pilgrims and along old hiking trails from Berlin to Meckenheim.

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from Dirk Neubauer,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 33.3 km
Duration 9:55 h
Ascent 845 m
Descent 827 m

The route is really great, but it requires a lot of effort.

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from Thomas Riekeberg,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.8 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 230 m
Descent 230 m

Up the Kolonnenweg to Grenzeck. Then through the untouched landscape of the "Green Belt" to later reach beautiful views of the Hessian Switzerland ...

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from Colette & Bernard,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 87 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 1,080 m
Descent 0 m

Challenging road bike route 88 kilometers and 1080 meters of elevation gain More information is available here:  or in the free cycling app ...

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from Günter Pippert,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 44.5 km
Duration 5:56 h
Ascent 940 m
Descent 940 m

About 1,400 km stretch the Green Belt from north to south along the former divided Germany. I covered just over 20 km on the Kolonnenweg, the ...

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from Claudia Bouazi,   Community
Hiking Trail · Eichsfeld
Gobert and Silberklippe
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 14.1 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 304 m
Descent 304 m

A forest hike with a bonus view Once you've made the climb, this tour takes you across the Gobert limestone plateau with only slight elevation ...

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from Sabine Gilcher,   Rother Bergverlag
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 162.9 km
Duration 6:50 h
Ascent 1,923 m
Descent 1,923 m

This very demanding tour repeatedly changes from the Hessian to the Thuringian Werra Valley and requires mastering about 2,500 meters of elevation.

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from Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbH,   Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
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Geographically, Pfaffschwende lies on the southern edge of the Harz Mountains and is surrounded by wooded hills. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills and picturesque river valleys that invite you to go on long hikes.

Pfaffschwende has a lot to offer culturally: For example, visit the baroque church of St. Michael or hike up to the Hanstein castle ruins on the mountain of the same name. The Museum of Local History also offers an interesting insight into the history of the region.

For culinary connoisseurs, there are numerous local specialities such as Thuringian Rostbratwurst or Eichsfelder Brotkorb - a selection of different types of bread with spreads and side dishes.

The best outdoor activities can vary depending on the season: In summer, the open-air swimming pool on the outskirts of the village as well as various cycling and hiking routes through nature are enticing. In winter, you can let off steam on the nearby ski slopes or relax on a leisurely snow hike.

If it should rain, we recommend a trip to neighbouring Duderstadt with its historic half-timbered houses or a guided tour of the Ziegenhagen adventure park.

Whether as a day trip or a longer journey - Pfaffschwende is definitely worth a visit and offers something for every taste. This Travel Guide is designed to help you get the most out of your stay!

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Reviews

  • August 16, 2016
    Alf M 
    August 16, 2016
    Ich bin einfach nur fasziniert, über diese wunderschöne Radstrecke. Traumhafte Wegführung mit grandiosen Ausblicken auf die "Werrahügel" und Täler.Die Baustelle L107 bei Geismar ist fast fertig.( keine Schiebepassage) Die Tour wird bestimmt im Herbst nochmal mit einem Rennradfreund gefahren. Nicht nur zu Wandern sondern auch mit dem Rennrad ist diese Gegend sehr zu empfehlen. Die Steigungen sind gut zu fahren und ohne Eile war ich nach 04:12 am Ziel. Vielen Dank für die Ausarbeitung der Tour:)
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    hessische Schweiz
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    Blick auf den Heldrastein
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    Ars Natur
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    Alpenfeeling
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    Werrabrücke
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    Panorama
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    Der Sommer geht mit langsamen Schritten
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    Written August 16, 2016

Destinations in Pfaffschwende


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