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Walking route · Schauenburg · Updated on 14 November 2026

Märchenlandweg - Etappe 16 walk

Märchenlandweg - Etappe 16 is a walk of 16.1 km from Schauenburg. Along the way you'll find 23 benches.

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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.

  • 16.1 km
  • ± 3:50 h
  • ↑ 137 m · ↓ 203 m
  • Moderate
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Schauenburg

    0 km

  2. 16.1 km · 23 benches

    Finish

    16.1 km
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No public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.

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

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 137 m
Down
↓ 203 m
Highest point
400 m
Lowest point
269 m
  • 5-10% slope · 1.9 km
  • 10-15% slope · 242 m

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

16.1 km in total
  • Track: 11.8 km
  • Street: 2.4 km
  • Path: 1.6 km
  • Road: 175 m
  • Busy road: 50 m

Surfaces

16.1 km in total
  • Asphalt: 5.8 km
  • Gravel: 5 km
  • Unpaved: 1.6 km
  • Unknown: 3.6 km

About the walking route Märchenlandweg - Etappe 16

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

Where do you walk?

Märchenlandweg - Etappe 16 is a walking route of 16.1 km that starts in Schauenburg. It does not end where it starts. You start in Schauenburg, Märchenwache and finish in Naumburg, Haus des Gastes.

How hard is the route?

You climb 137 m in total and descend 203 m. Allow ± 3:50 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (11.8 km), street (2.4 km) and path (1.6 km). Of the surface, 5.8 km asphalt and 5 km gravel. For 3.6 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 23 benches. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Märchenlandweg

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Wilhelmshöhe PalaceWilhelmshöhe PalaceAttraction · 8.3 km from the route
  2. 2Schloß WaldeckSchloß WaldeckCastle · 9.5 km from the route
  3. 3Burgruine FalkensteinBurgruine FalkensteinArchaeological site · 910 m from the route
  4. 4AltenburgAltenburgArchaeological site · 1 km from the route
  5. 5Elbenberger TürmchenElbenberger TürmchenViewpoint · 1.4 km from the route
  6. 6Burgruine SchauenburgBurgruine SchauenburgCastle · 1.7 km from the route
  7. 7Altenstädter WarteAltenstädter WarteObservation tower · 1.8 km from the route
  8. 8Ruine WeidelsburgRuine WeidelsburgAttraction · 3.1 km from the route
  9. 9KlauskopfturmKlauskopfturmObservation tower · 3.5 km from the route
  10. 10Schloss RiedeSchloss RiedeCastle · 3.8 km from the route
  11. 11AussichtsturmAussichtsturmObservation tower · 4.2 km from the route
  12. 12Waldgut Schloss HöhnscheidWaldgut Schloss HöhnscheidCastle · 5.4 km from the route
  13. 13DrachenhöhleDrachenhöhleAttraction · 6.3 km from the route
  14. 14HünsteinHünsteinAttraction · 6.6 km from the route
  15. 15LautariusgrabLautariusgrabArchaeological site · 6.9 km from the route
  16. 16HerkulesHerkulesAttraction · 7 km from the route
  17. 17IgelsburgIgelsburgRuins · 7.4 km from the route
  18. 18LöwenburgLöwenburgCastle · 7.7 km from the route
  19. 19Schloss GarvensburgSchloss GarvensburgCastle · 7.7 km from the route
  20. 20ElfbuchenturmElfbuchenturmAttraction · 8 km from the route
  21. 21Großes GewächshausGroßes GewächshausAttraction · 8.3 km from the route
  22. 22KlosterkircheKlosterkircheAttraction · 8.5 km from the route
  23. 23Aussichtsturm OfenbergAussichtsturm OfenbergObservation tower · 8.5 km from the route
  24. 24Gedenkstätte der VertriebenenGedenkstätte der VertriebenenMemorial · 8.8 km from the route
  25. 25Wichtelkirche (Blumenstein)Wichtelkirche (Blumenstein)Attraction · 9 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Märchenlandweg - Etappe 16?

Märchenlandweg - Etappe 16 is 16.1 km long. Allow ± 3:50 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 Schauenburg, Märchenwache to Naumburg, Haus des Gastes.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Schauenburg.

How hard is this route?

Moderate, with 137 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

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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