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Walking route · Kassel · Updated on 14 November 2026

Studentenpfad (Abschnitt 3, Kassel - Bad Wildungen) walk

Studentenpfad (Abschnitt 3, Kassel - Bad Wildungen) is a walk of 67.4 km from Kassel. Along the way you'll find 254 benches, 9 water fountains and refill points, 9 public toilets and 1 bike pump.

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Studentenpfad (Abschnitt 3, Kassel - Bad Wildungen)
Großes Gewächshaus · after 815 m
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 67.4 km
  • ± 17:20 h
  • ↑ 1,424 m · ↓ 1,383 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • National route

  1. Start in Kassel

    0 km

    At the start: public toilet.

  2. 756 m · 13 benches

    Großes Gewächshaus

    756 m

    Public toilet

  3. 1.8 km · 62 benches

    Public toilet

    2.5 km

  4. 1.9 km · 2 benches

    Herkules

    4.5 km

    Attraction

  5. 20.2 km · 37 benches

    Aussichtsturm Ofenberg

    24.6 km

    Observation tower

  6. 1.7 km · 3 benches

    Public toilet

    26.3 km

  7. 1.1 km · 5 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    27.5 km

  8. 298 m · bench

    Regionalmuseum Wolfhager Land

    27.8 km

    Bike pump

  9. 6.2 km · 19 benches

    2 water fountains and refill points

    34 km

  10. 14.4 km · 17 benches

    Water point

    48.4 km

  11. 164 m · 2 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    48.5 km

  12. 623 m · 20 benches

    Water point

    49.2 km

  13. 4.4 km · 14 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    53.5 km

  14. 436 m · 15 benches

    Public toilet

    54 km

  15. 5.6 km · 21 benches

    Water point

    59.6 km

  16. 5.7 km · 15 benches

    Water point

    65.2 km

  17. 1.9 km · 6 benches

    Public toilet

    67.2 km

  18. 264 m · bench

    Finish

    67.4 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 23.8 kmBetween 2.5 km and 26.3 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

4 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 1,424 m
Down
↓ 1,383 m
Highest point
540 m
Lowest point
221 m
  • 5-10% slope · 18.3 km
  • 10-15% slope · 4.1 km
  • 15-20% slope · 339 m
  • 3 stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

67.4 km in total
  • Track: 41.4 km
  • Street: 9.6 km
  • Path: 9.3 km
  • Footpath: 2.6 km
  • Busy road: 2.5 km
  • Road: 1.6 km
  • Stairs: 3 stairs
  • Unknown: 75 m

Surfaces

67.4 km in total
  • Gravel: 24.7 km
  • Asphalt: 21.7 km
  • Unpaved: 10.3 km
  • Natural: 2.6 km
  • Paved: 1.6 km
  • Unknown: 6.4 km

About the walking route Studentenpfad (Abschnitt 3, Kassel - Bad Wildungen)

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Studentenpfad (Abschnitt 3, Kassel - Bad Wildungen) is a walking route of 67.4 km that starts in Kassel. It does not end where it starts. You start in Göttingen and finish in Gießen. Along the way you pass Großes Gewächshaus (after 815 m), Herkules (after 4.5 km) and Aussichtsturm Ofenberg (after 24.6 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 1,424 m in total and descend 1,383 m. There are 3 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 17:20 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (41.4 km), street (9.6 km) and path (9.3 km). Of the surface, 24.7 km gravel and 21.7 km asphalt. For 6.4 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 254 benches, 9 water fountains and refill points, 9 public toilets and 1 bike pump. The longest stretch without a toilet is 23.8 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Studentenpfad (Gesamtstrecke)

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Wilhelmshöhe PalaceWilhelmshöhe PalaceAttraction · 158 m from the route
  2. 2NaturkundemuseumNaturkundemuseumMuseum · 5.3 km from the route
  3. 3Schloß WaldeckSchloß WaldeckCastle · 356 m from the route
  4. 4New GalleryNew GalleryMuseum · 4.9 km from the route
  5. 5Gedenkstätte der VertriebenenGedenkstätte der VertriebenenMemorial · 163 m from the route
  6. 6Ruine WeidelsburgRuine WeidelsburgAttraction · 181 m from the route
  7. 7LöwenburgLöwenburgCastle · 399 m from the route
  8. 8IgelsburgIgelsburgRuins · 621 m from the route
  9. 9Aussichtsturm HombergAussichtsturm HombergObservation tower · 741 m from the route
  10. 10ElfbuchenturmElfbuchenturmAttraction · 1.2 km from the route
  11. 11WasserschlossWasserschlossAttraction · 1.3 km from the route
  12. 12Schloss FriedrichsteinSchloss FriedrichsteinCastle · 1.6 km from the route
  13. 13DrachenhöhleDrachenhöhleAttraction · 1.6 km from the route
  14. 14Dorfstelle BerichDorfstelle BerichMemorial · 1.9 km from the route
  15. 15Altenstädter WarteAltenstädter WarteObservation tower · 1.9 km from the route
  16. 16Burgruine Großer GudenbergBurgruine Großer GudenbergRuins · 2 km from the route
  17. 17Wichtelkirche (Blumenstein)Wichtelkirche (Blumenstein)Attraction · 2 km from the route
  18. 18Waldgut Schloss HöhnscheidWaldgut Schloss HöhnscheidCastle · 2.1 km from the route
  19. 19Museumsbahn HessencourrierMuseumsbahn HessencourrierAttraction · 2.2 km from the route
  20. 20AussichtsturmAussichtsturmObservation tower · 2.5 km from the route
  21. 21MuseumMuseumMuseum · 3.1 km from the route
  22. 22SchreckenbergturmSchreckenbergturmViewpoint · 3.2 km from the route
  23. 23Burgruine RodersenBurgruine RodersenAttraction · 3.8 km from the route
  24. 24KlosterkircheKlosterkircheAttraction · 4 km from the route
  25. 25Schloss SchönfeldSchloss SchönfeldAttraction · 4 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Studentenpfad (Abschnitt 3, Kassel - Bad Wildungen)?

Studentenpfad (Abschnitt 3, Kassel - Bad Wildungen) is 67.4 km long. Allow ± 17:20 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route runs from Göttingen to Gießen.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Kassel.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 1,424 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 9 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 23.8 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 9 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Großes Gewächshaus, Herkules and Aussichtsturm Ofenberg.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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