The history of the Werra Bridge and walking stick craft gives a stay in Lindewerra a clear cultural focus; recommended circular hikes add routes of varying lengths to the mix. The bridge connected the parts of the town’s municipal territory separated by the Werra. The Walking Stick Museum explores a craft whose products range from hiking sticks to hunting sticks.
Werra Bridge and Walking Stick Craft
The Werra Bridge was completed in 1901. Reconstruction began in September 1998 with the restoration of the listed eastern section of the bridge. The two dates mark different phases of construction: completion was followed decades later by the start of this restoration. This makes the bridge a tangible link to the town’s history and to the connection between the parts of its municipal territory separated by the river.
At the Walking Stick Museum, you can learn about the history of walking stick craft and the steps involved in making hiking, walking, medical and hunting sticks. On display are documents, pictures and tools, as well as historical and modern sticks. The museum thus focuses both on the development of the craft and on its objects and tools.
The museum is listed as open on Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. between April 1 and October 31. Visits can be arranged by appointment throughout the year outside this period. Before travelling, check whether the visiting hours are currently in effect, and arrange a visit in advance outside the stated period.
Recommended Circular Hikes from Lindewerra
Four recommended circular hikes offer a choice of route lengths: about 4, 6, 7 and 15 kilometres. The shortest runs from Lindewerra via Pfingstrasenbach, Waldteich and Studenroth and back to Lindewerra. Another loop, about 6 kilometres long, goes via Dorfberg, Teufelskanzel (452 m) and Steinerner Weg to Waldteich Lindewerra.
The hike of about 7 kilometres runs via Hanseberghütte, Harthweg, Lindewerrablick, Junkerkuppe (511 m), Teufelskanzel (452 m), Steinerner Weg and Waldteich, returning to Lindewerra. The longest of the four loops is about 15 kilometres long: it goes via Werleshausen, Burg Hanstein (408 m), Lindewerrablick, Junkerkuppe, Teufelskanzel and Kuhtrift back to the starting point. The 6- and 7-kilometre loops both include Teufelskanzel, Steinerner Weg and Waldteich; the longer variant also includes, among other places, Hanseberghütte, Harthweg, Lindewerrablick and Junkerkuppe.
The approximate route lengths make it easier to compare the suggested hikes, but do not indicate walking times. As trail conditions can change, check them before your hike.
Nearby Viewpoints
Above Lindewerra is Lindewerrablick, a viewpoint with an observation tower right on the Hanstein-Teufelskanzel TOP hiking trail. Teufelskanzel is also a destination for hikes and excursions: the rock formation is popular year-round. An inn was built nearby in 1882. Teufelskanzel is also a stop on the described 6- and 7-kilometre loops; Lindewerrablick is part of the longer 7- and 15-kilometre hikes.
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