Märchenlandweg, Circular hiking trail in Kassel region, Germany.
The Märchenlandweg is a circular hiking trail in the Kassel region that spans about 150 kilometers. It passes through forests, meadows, rolling hills, and small villages that shape the landscape of northern Hesse.
The trail follows old pathways where the Brothers Grimm collected local stories in the early 1800s. These routes had been important connections between villages in this area long before their time.
The trail takes its name from the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm in this region. Information panels along the way tell stories of Hansel and Gretel and other local narratives that have been part of people's identity here for generations.
The trail is divided into sections with varying difficulty levels and has multiple entry points for hikers. Along the route you will find accommodations such as guesthouses and camping areas, making it easy to plan multi-day hikes.
The trail is part of Germany's North-South hiking system, connecting different natural landscapes together. This integration allows hikers to plan longer routes across Germany that extend far beyond this region.
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