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Walking route · Marsberg · Updated on 14 November 2026

Hessenweg 4 (Teilstrecke Marsberg - Edersee) walk

Hessenweg 4 (Teilstrecke Marsberg - Edersee) is a walk of 55.2 km from Marsberg. Along the way you'll find 116 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points and 11 public toilets.

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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.

  • 55.2 km
  • ± 13:30 h
  • ↑ 760 m · ↓ 838 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • National route

  1. Start in Marsberg

    0 km

  2. 14.7 km · 12 benches

    Waldecker Spielzeugmuseum

    14.7 km

    Museum

  3. 4.7 km

    Public toilet

    19.4 km

  4. 1.5 km · 15 benches

    6 public toilets

    20.9 km

  5. 241 m · 8 benches

    Ausstellung der Arolsen Archives

    21.1 km

    Public toilet

  6. 4 km · 10 benches

    Public toilet

    25.1 km

  7. 1.3 km · 13 benches

    Public toilet

    26.4 km

  8. 24.1 km · 27 benches

    Water point

    50.5 km

  9. 164 m · 2 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    50.6 km

  10. 683 m · 21 benches

    Water point

    51.3 km

  11. 3.9 km · 6 benches

    Finish

    55.2 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 24.3 kmBetween 26.4 km and 50.6 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

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

2 sights along the way

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

  • Museum: Waldecker Spielzeugmuseum

    Museum · after 14.7 km

  • Museum: Ausstellung der Arolsen Archives

    Museum · after 21.2 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 760 m
Down
↓ 838 m
Highest point
442 m
Lowest point
215 m
  • 5-10% slope · 9.7 km
  • 10-15% slope · 1.7 km
  • 15-20% slope · 278 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

55.2 km in total
  • Track: 32.7 km
  • Street: 11.7 km
  • Path: 3.6 km
  • Footpath: 3 km
  • Road: 2.5 km
  • Busy road: 1.4 km
  • Stairs: 3 stairs

Surfaces

55.2 km in total
  • Asphalt: 29.7 km
  • Gravel: 13.7 km
  • Unpaved: 4.5 km
  • Paved: 1.2 km
  • Natural: 1.2 km
  • Unknown: 4.8 km

About the walking route Hessenweg 4 (Teilstrecke Marsberg - Edersee)

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

Where do you walk?

Hessenweg 4 (Teilstrecke Marsberg - Edersee) is a walking route of 55.2 km that starts in Marsberg. It does not end where it starts. You start in Marsberg and finish in Edersee (Sperrmauer). Along the way you pass Waldecker Spielzeugmuseum (after 14.7 km) and Ausstellung der Arolsen Archives (after 21.2 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 760 m in total and descend 838 m. There are 3 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 13:30 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (32.7 km), street (11.7 km) and path (3.6 km). Of the surface, 29.7 km asphalt and 13.7 km gravel. For 4.8 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 116 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points and 11 public toilets. You can fill your bottle after 50.5 km, after 50.7 km and after 51.3 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 24.3 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Hessenweg 4

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Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Schloß WaldeckSchloß WaldeckCastle · 329 m from the route
  2. 2ButtenturmButtenturmViewpoint · 928 m from the route
  3. 3Schloss CansteinSchloss CansteinCastle · 1 km from the route
  4. 4Besucherbergwerk KilianstollenBesucherbergwerk KilianstollenAttraction · 1 km from the route
  5. 5BilsteinturmBilsteinturmObservation tower · 1.7 km from the route
  6. 6Burg MengeringhausenBurg MengeringhausenCastle · 1.9 km from the route
  7. 7Dorfstelle BerichDorfstelle BerichMemorial · 1.9 km from the route
  8. 8Bismarckwarte MengeringhausenBismarckwarte MengeringhausenObservation tower · 2.8 km from the route
  9. 9Waldgut Schloss HöhnscheidWaldgut Schloss HöhnscheidCastle · 3.1 km from the route
  10. 10HollenkammerHollenkammerAttraction · 3.9 km from the route
  11. 11Klosterruine Ober-WerbeKlosterruine Ober-WerbeRuins · 4.7 km from the route
  12. 12Ruine WeidelsburgRuine WeidelsburgAttraction · 5.5 km from the route
  13. 13KugelsburgKugelsburgAttraction · 5.6 km from the route
  14. 14HünselburgHünselburgRuins · 6.4 km from the route
  15. 15Aussichtsturm HombergAussichtsturm HombergObservation tower · 7.3 km from the route
  16. 16Schloss PadbergSchloss PadbergCastle · 7.3 km from the route
  17. 17Aseler BrückeAseler BrückeAttraction · 7.5 km from the route
  18. 18Schloss RhodenSchloss RhodenCastle · 7.6 km from the route
  19. 19Altenstädter WarteAltenstädter WarteObservation tower · 7.6 km from the route
  20. 20Burgruine RodersenBurgruine RodersenAttraction · 7.6 km from the route
  21. 21DrachenhöhleDrachenhöhleAttraction · 7.8 km from the route
  22. 22Schloss FriedrichsteinSchloss FriedrichsteinCastle · 7.9 km from the route
  23. 23Schloss WeldaSchloss WeldaCastle · 8.2 km from the route
  24. 24Besucherbergwerk Grube Christiane - Schacht MartenbergBesucherbergwerk Grube Christiane - Schacht MartenbergAttraction · 8.6 km from the route
  25. 25WasserschlossWasserschlossAttraction · 8.7 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Hessenweg 4 (Teilstrecke Marsberg - Edersee)?

Hessenweg 4 (Teilstrecke Marsberg - Edersee) is 55.2 km long. Allow ± 13:30 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 Marsberg to Edersee (Sperrmauer).

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Marsberg.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 760 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 11 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 24.3 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 3 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Waldecker Spielzeugmuseum and Ausstellung der Arolsen Archives.

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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