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Ringgau

Welcome to Ringgau in the Werra-Meißner district, a beautiful destination in the middle of Germany. This travel guide will take you through the geographical location and special features, tourist-relevant sights, cultural highlights and events as well as culinary specialities of the place.

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Attractions in Ringgau


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Hiking Trail · Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Premium trail P 19 Datterode "Gänsekerleweg" (Northern Hesse)
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.5 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 360 m
Descent 360 m

An exceptionally beautiful route in wonderful landscape.

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from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal
FWW Green Belt HE - TH (Et. 09 Rittmannshausen - Creuzburg)
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 17.6 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 238 m
Descent 423 m

From the Hessian Ringgau – past two monuments of the German division – to Thuringia at the Werra.

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Hiking Trail · Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Premium route P13 Boyneburg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.4 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 387 m
Descent 387 m

The Ringgau plateau in the Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land offers an idyllic landscape and wide, unforgettable views of the Thuringian Eichsfeld, ...

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from Anja Laun,   Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Hiking Trail · Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal
FWW Green Belt HE - TH (Stage 08 Rambach - Rittmannshausen)
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 11.2 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 247 m
Descent 161 m

This stage leads over the excellent viewpoint Heldrastein, which rises 325 meters above the Werra River.

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from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Premium content Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 1,455.2 km
Duration 369:45 h
Ascent 16,973 m
Descent 15,746 m

The European long-distance path E6 is an ambitious project that is intended to run continuously from northern Finland to Turkey. On the German ...

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Hiking Trail · Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Premium route P21 Point India - Walkable Green Belt
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.9 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 284 m
Descent 271 m

The premium route P21 Point India connects the Hessian Lüderbach with the Thuringian Ifta. It is named after the Point India tower on the Sohlberg ...

4.5
from Anja Laun,   Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Hiking Trail · Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Premium path P20 Ulfener Karst
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 237 m
Descent 237 m

This circular route in the Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land starts in the Sontra district of Ulfen in the southern Ringgau. Here you will find a ...

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from Anja Laun,   Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Hiking Trail · Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Premium trail P 21 Point India (North Hesse)
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 14.6 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 282 m
Descent 282 m

A circular route with historical significance as it connects sites of the former border security in Hesse and Thuringia.

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Hiking Trail · Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Premium route P19 Datterode, Goose Lads' Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.5 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 389 m
Descent 389 m

Embedded in mountain slopes and forests that reach up to the village lies Datterode. The village of the goose lads, where lively trade in ...

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from Daniela von Berlepsch,   Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Hiking Trail · Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Premium path P 15 Graburg (North Hesse)
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 13.7 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 413 m
Descent 413 m

A varied path around the smallest municipality in Hesse.

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Ringgau lies between the rivers Fulda and Werra and is surrounded by green hills. The region offers a breathtaking landscape with picturesque villages, deep valleys and wide fields. The area is known for its numerous hiking and cycling trails as well as outdoor activities such as climbing or canoeing along the rivers.

Main attractions include the 18th-century Wilhelmsthal Castle with its magnificent gardens and the historic old town of Eschwege on the banks of the Werra. Another highlight are the half-timbered houses in Witzenhausen, a town on the border of the Meißner-Kaufunger Wald Nature Park.

Cultural highlights are offered by museums such as Eschwege's local history museum or the Museum of Anthropology in Witzenhausen. Various festivals take place in the summer: Music lovers can look forward to the Open-Flair Festival; art lovers should visit the exhibitions in the Klosterkirche art room.

For gourmets, there are local specialities such as Ahle-Wurscht (smoked raw sausage) or apple wine made from regional apples to try. Many restaurants also serve traditional Hessian cuisine.

If it rains, there is still plenty to do: Visit the indoor swimming pool in Eschwege or take a guided tour of one of the historic castles. A visit to the cinema or theatre can also provide a change of pace if the weather is bad.

The best time for outdoor activities is from spring to autumn, when the countryside is in full bloom. Some of the best places for hiking are the Meissen Nature Park as well as the Ringgauer Hügelland with its numerous hiking trails.

In summary, Ringgau is definitely worth a visit. The region offers not only breathtaking landscapes and sights but also cultural highlights and culinary delights. Whether in sunshine or rain - there is always something to discover here!

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Reviews

  • September 28, 2024
    Michaela Knigge
    September 23, 2024
    Schöne Tour. Viel Natur und Stille zum Entschleunigen. Leider heftiger Zeckenbefall.
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    Written September 28, 2024
  • September 21, 2024
    Amanda Apfelgarth 
    September 21, 2024
    schön angelegter Weg. Zwar gibt es ein paar Schotterwegstücke, aber meist geht man auf schmalen Pfaden. Lohnende Ausblicke. Gute Rastplätze. Wanderstöcke zu empfehlen.
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    Written September 21, 2024
  • September 01, 2024
    Torsten Sonntag
    September 01, 2024
    sehr schöner Wanderweg, viele Gras- und schattige Waldwege, sehr gute Beschilderung
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    Written September 01, 2024
  • September 24, 2023
    J. H.
    September 24, 2023
    Sehr schöne Tour. Wir haben die Tour an der Kreisstraße nahe Breitau begonnen und sind im Uhrzeigersinn gegangen. Erstes Ziel war die Ruine Boyneburg und dann zur Mittagszeit der Teichhof in Grandenborn. Einkehr ist wirklich zu empfehlen.
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    Written September 24, 2023
  • November 21, 2022
    Björn Diebel 
    November 02, 2022
    Kann mich meinen Vorrednern nur anschließen. Ein toller Weg mit jeder Menge Abwechslung ist hier gelungen.
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    Written November 21, 2022
  • October 31, 2022
    Joachim Rieger
    Ich kann nur bestätigen: absoluter Premiumweg. Ich bin mit allen Sehenswürdigkeiten auf 18 km gekommen. Wenn man entgegen dem Uhrzeigersinn wandert, hat man schon gegen Anfang den Höhepunkt Boyneburg und im letzten Drittel nochmal längere steilere Ab- und Aufstiege. Vielleicht sollte man im Uhrzeigersinn gehen.
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    Written October 31, 2022
  • February 16, 2022
    Roland Priester 
    Ein wirkliches Highlight! Tolle Aussichten, großteils ein echter Höhenweg, viele schmale Pfade und im Vergleich zu den meisten anderen P-Wegen auch teilweise ganz schön fordernd!
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    Written February 16, 2022
  • January 09, 2022
    Hans-Elmar Kliebisch 
    Ich bin bereits unzählige vom deutschen Wanderinstitut bewerteten Premiumwege gegangen. Dieser hier ist mit 67 Punkten (01-2022) krass unterbewertet. Zugegeben, die ersten 3,5 km sind nicht so spektakulär. Aber dann geht es in den Wald, und dort weitestgehend auf naturbelassenen Wegen und Pfaden, nicht etwa auf mega-geschotterten Forstwegen, die manche besser bewerteten Premiumwege ausmachen. Die Tour ist lang, aber nie langweilig. Hinterher empfiehlt sich direkt am Ziel eine Einkehr im Teichhof, einem der klassischen Gasthöfe mit eigener Metzgerei und dementsprechend leckeren Gerichten.
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    Written January 09, 2022
  • June 07, 2021
    Jens Knigge 
    Sehr schöne Stunde, großteils auf schmalen Walpfaden. Ein Traum!
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    Photo: Jens Knigge, Community
    Written June 07, 2021
  • June 06, 2021
    Alf M 
    May 24, 2021
    Schon lange geplant und jetzt umgesetzt. Dieser Rundweg hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Schöne schmale Pfade auf und ab mit fantastischer Aussicht in die Ferne. Jetzt ist alle so richtig grün und viele Blumen blühen am Weg. Im Herbst werden wir nochmals wiederkommen und hoffen dass der Wichtelbrunnen dann wieder geöffnet hat.
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    Promotion or relegation!
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    Written June 06, 2021
  • June 06, 2021
    Jens Knigge 
    June 06, 2021
    Kann als Verlängerung des P19 angehängt werden. Schöner Weg für Wanderer, die feste und sichere Wege suchen.
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    Written June 06, 2021
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  • June 06, 2021
    Jens Knigge 
    June 06, 2021
    Ein wirklich schöner Weg. Die schmale Pfade, tolle Aussichten, viel Ruhe und Natur.
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    Photo: Jens Knigge, Community
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    Written June 06, 2021

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