Lindewerra: Werra Bridge, Craftsmanship and Hiking Trails

Werra Bridge and Walking Stick Craftsmanship

The Werra Bridge was completed in 1901 and connected the parts of Lindewerra’s municipal area separated by the Werra. Reconstruction began in September 1998 with the restoration of the eastern section of the bridge, which is a listed monument. The bridge thus marks two distinct historical moments: its completion and the later start of reconstruction work.

At the Lindewerra Walking Stick Museum, you can learn about the history of walking stick making and the steps involved in producing hiking sticks, walking sticks, crutches and hunting sticks. The exhibition features documents, photographs, tools, and both historic and modern sticks. It focuses on both the history of the craft and individual stages of stick production.

The museum is listed as open on Sundays from 1 April to 31 October, from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Outside this period, visits are possible year-round by prior arrangement. Please check the information before your visit.

Hiking Across Four Distances

The recommended circular hikes range from about 4 to about 15 kilometres. A loop of around 4 km leads from Lindewerra via Pfingstrasenbach, Waldteich and Studenroth back to Lindewerra. The recommended route of about 6 km passes via Dorfberg, Teufelskanzel (452 m) and Steinerner Weg to Waldteich Lindewerra. For around 7 km, another loop leads via Hanseberghütte, Harthweg, Lindewerrablick, Junkerkuppe (511 m), Teufelskanzel (452 m), Steinerner Weg and Waldteich back to Lindewerra. The loop of about 15 km leads from Lindewerra via Werleshausen and Burg Hanstein (408 m), as well as Lindewerrablick, Junkerkuppe, Teufelskanzel and Kuhtrift, back to Lindewerra.

This lets you compare the routes according to how much time you want to spend hiking—from the shortest recommendation at about 4 km to a loop of approximately 15 km. If hiking is your main focus, this range of options can also inform your choice of holiday apartment. The distances are approximate; trail conditions may change. Please check the situation before setting out.

Views and Nearby Excursions

Above Lindewerra lies Lindewerrablick, a viewpoint with an observation tower right on the Hanstein-Teufelskanzel TOP hiking trail. The viewpoint is open to the public. Teufelskanzel nearby is also a popular hiking and excursion destination throughout the year. The rock has a history as an excursion spot: an inn was built in its immediate vicinity in 1882.

The Eichsfeld as a Broader Travel Destination

The wider travel destination of Eichsfeld offers further cultural and nature-related attractions. Visitors can explore the extensive remains of Hanstein Castle ruins. In clear weather, the accessible western tower offers a sweeping panoramic view over the Eichsfeld and the surrounding forests; in good visibility, the view reaches as far as the Brocken in the Harz. Dingelstädt offers a different regional experience: every year on Easter Monday, the custom of riding hobbyhorses takes place around St. Mary’s Church. Preschool children ride wooden horses decorated with bells and colourful ribbons. These examples represent different facets of the Eichsfeld: castle history with weather-dependent views, and a traditional event held on a specific public holiday.

Discover more destinations: Bornhagen, Leinefelde-Worbis, Buhla, Breitenworbis, Dingelstädt, Martinfeld, Deuna, Geismar.

Go to the broader travel overview: Eichsfeld.