--- title: "Mythenweg - Path of myths" url: "https://www.deutsche-maerchenstrasse.com/en/start/poi/mythenweg-path-of-myths" description: "The Herlingsburg rises in an idyllic landscape on the plateau of the 345 m high Keuperberg. There are many stories and assumptions about this area - were the Cheruscans actually hiding in the ramparts at that time? Or did the castle serve as a protected resting place for traders and travelers on their way east? Many open questions will still have to be answered by current research. But if you wander along the Mythenweg and visit the legendary places, the stories that people have been telling each other here come back to life. The Lügder Mythenweg runs along the mythical sites and places of cultural and historical significance around the Herlingsburg. Exciting legends and informative information stations await you on the 5 km long circular hiking trail with wonderful views. Bench back signs along the way tell you mysterious legends, for example about \"the white virgin\" who searches for her lover on full moon nights ... The starting point for the hike is the \"Hermannstal\" hiking car park on Eschenbrucher Straße." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/208027/8af978e01db4d6a65905c3caea0051739cee664d398bbcb39ef71a0d1550c599/luegde_bankr-cken-mythenweg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > start > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Mythenweg - Path of myths ========================== - Themed Trails luegde\_bankr-cken-mythenweg ``` Lügder Mythenweg around the Herlingsburg - a legendary ground monument ``` ``` The Herlingsburg rises in an idyllic landscape on the plateau of the 345 m high Keuperberg. There are many stories and assumptions about this area - were the Cheruscans actually hiding in the ramparts at that time? Or did the castle serve as a protected resting place for traders and travelers on their way east?Many open questions will still have to be answered by current research. But if you wander along the Mythenweg and visit the legendary places, the stories that people have been telling each other here come back to life.The Lügder Mythenweg runs along the mythical sites and places of cultural and historical significance around the Herlingsburg. Exciting legends and informative information stations await you on the 5 km long circular hiking trail with wonderful views. Bench back signs along the way tell you mysterious legends, for example about "the white virgin" who searches for her lover on full moon nights ...The starting point for the hike is the "Hermannstal" hiking car park on Eschenbrucher Straße. ``` Read more Good to know ------------ Openings If you have any questions, contact the Tourist Information Monday 9 a.m. - 12.45 p.m. + 2.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Tuesday 9 a.m. - 12.45 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. - 12.45 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Read more Eligibility - Target Group the Elderly - for Groups - for Class - for families - for individual guests - Pet allowed - for Children of the age of 6-10 - for Children of the age of 10 upwards Payment methods Entrance Free Hygiene and infection safety measures - Distance control - Heed the hygiene instructions ``` It is not compulsory to wear mouth and nose protection on the hiking trail.The hikers are encouraged to adhere to the applicable hygiene and distance regulations. Avoid large gatherings of people and always keep a minimum distance of 2 meters from other people. ``` Read more Directions & Parking facilities You can ideally reach Lügde by car or by S-Bahn. More detailed information under the link to the arrival page. You will find parking spaces at the starting point of the Mythenweg: "Hermannstal" on Eschenbrucher Straße, Lügde. Read more More information The hiking trail is marked with a yellow "M" on a green background. The starting point of the circular route is the "Hermannstal-Herlingsburg" hiking car park. Read more Author Deutsche Märchenstraße e.V.Kurfürstenstraße 9 34117 Kassel Organization Deutsche Märchenstraße e.V. Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Castles / Palaces - Caravan Parking - Museums / Collections Contact 32676 Lügde