The Blümer Berg

The Blümer Berg is considered the green lung of Hann. Münden! It borders the districts of Blume and Hermannshagen as well as the districts of Gimte and Volkmarshausen. Because of its proximity to the old town, Blümer Berg is popular with locals and tourists alike as a hiking and recreation area. So on a warm spring day, I pack my camera, water and some food in my rucksack, lace up my shoes and take you on a short walk through Hann Münden's "city forest".

Spoilt for choice in the trail network

Numerous hiking trails cross the Blümer Berg. Among them is the student trail X13, which connects the university town of Göttingen with the Hessian university towns of Kasel, Marburg and Gießen. In the area between Göttingen and Hann. Münden, the student trail is also identical to the European Long Distance Trail E6, which leads from Finland to Turkey. You can reach Blümer Berg from the Old Town in just a few minutes by crossing the historic Werra Bridge. If you come by car, you can park in Eichenweg, directly at the entrance to Blümer Berg.

The climb is worth it

Once you have conquered the admittedly steep but short climb, you will be rewarded with a wonderful view of Hann. Münden. The Weserliedanlage, a sandstone rondel, was erected in 1931 in honour of Franz von Dingelstedt and Gustav Pressel, poet and composer of the Weserlied. From here you look out onto the Tanzwerder, a river island surrounded by the Fulda, Werra and Weser. Here you have a perfect view of the river kiss of Werra and Fulda, through which the Weser is formed. You all remember the saying "Where the Werra and Fulda kiss, they must atone for their name and here is created by this kiss...." from school, don't you? I also recommend the Weserliedanlage to you if you don't want to hike, but are just looking for an idyllic vantage point and want to let your eyes wander over the picturesque surroundings.

Green forest and colourful stone

But I want to get some exercise today and decide to take path B2, which is 8.2 kilometres long. So I walk on and soon find myself in a spring-green forest. More precisely, in the Bramwald, which is mainly characterised by beech trees. But spruces, oaks and larches can also be made out from time to time. Under a signpost, my gaze falls on a colourful stone. Such colourful stones have been found frequently in and around Hann. Münden for some time. Usually, there is a reference to the Facebook group "HMÜ Steine" (HMÜ Stones), where the find can be documented. Afterwards, the stone is to be re-hidden at a new location. So the bluestone decorated with a daffodil goes into my bag after I take a photo to prove it. It is wonderfully quiet on the way, apart from the melodic chirping of the birds. After a few hundred metres, I stand on a hill and can let my gaze wander. Unfortunately - as I discover, the bark beetle has been ravaging the area and some trees have had to be taken out of the forest.

Bleak cellar well and Heede hunting lodge

I follow the signs to the "Düsteren Kellerbrunnen", a small spring with a shelter and a place to rest. The place is thus perfect for a small backpack picnic. The Düstere Kellerbrunnen has been signposted since the Weserliedanlage and is therefore easy to find. If you haven't brought any food with you and your stomach is now rumbling, there is a great alternative. The Jagdhaus Heede is only a few minutes' walk from the Düsteren Kellerbrunnen. A forest hotel with an adjoining restaurant serving regional cuisine with a Mediterranean twist.

Views of Hann. Münden

From the Jagdhaus Heede, I am now on a panoramic path that will slowly but surely bring me back to the starting point of the hike. My gaze wanders repeatedly to the left on this section, where wonderful views of the Hann. Münden town area can be caught between the trees. At first, you can glimpse the districts of Hermannshagen and the historic suburb of Blume, which incidentally is also where the name "Blümer Berg" comes from. Later, various vantage points of Hann. Münden's old town open up and I can spot the Guelph Castle and St. Blasius Church. This is a good place to release the stone I found at the beginning of my round.

A little later I arrive back at the oak path. The hike took me - with photo breaks - about 2.5 hours. If you want to have a picnic on the way or stop at the Jagdhaus Heede, you should plan more time accordingly. The paths are easy to follow, but sturdy shoes are recommended. The ascent to the Weserliedanlage at the beginning of the hike is quite steep, after that there are only gentle ascents and descents. As the trail runs largely through the forest and is therefore shady, it can also be done well in summer.