Waldkappel: Hotels and Accommodation

Waldkappel is located in the Werra-Meißner district of Hesse, between Hessisch Lichtenau and Eschwege. The town lies in the East Hessian Highlands, between the Hoher Meißner mountain range to the north and the Stölzinger Mountains to the south, near the confluence of the Schemmerbach and Wehre rivers.

If you are looking for a hotel for your stay in Waldkappel, focus your accommodation search directly on this destination.

Nature

The Mäuseberg is located in the immediate surroundings of Waldkappel.

The surroundings of Waldkappel also include the Kasselkuppe and the Großer Leuchtberg.

The Bilstein is located in the wider regional area around Waldkappel.

History

Waldkappel was first mentioned in official documents in 1226, received city rights in 1414, and developed in the late Middle Ages along the historic trade route “durch die langen Hessen”.

The late Gothic St. George's Church stands in the town center and is a reminder of the town's former prosperity.

Culture

The ruins of Reichenbach are located in the surroundings of Waldkappel.

The ruins of Bilstein are also located in the surroundings.

Rothestein is located in the wider regional area around Waldkappel.

Wolfsbrunnen Castle is also located in the wider regional area around Waldkappel.

Activities

A 15.6-kilometer mountain biking route leads from the Haus der Jugend “an den Großen Steinen” to the Waldkappel outdoor swimming pool and back via a different route.

Further destination pages: Berkatal, Meißner, Großalmerode, Rommerode.

For the higher-level travel overview: Werra-Meißner district.