Best wildlife trails in Edertal

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Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Edertal with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Edersee Wildlife Park Circular Route
4.5 (36)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Varied circular route in the Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park, Hesse. Everywhere around the Edersee there is beautiful wild nature to be discovered. From Rehbach, the route leads along the shore and past the Edersee wildlife park. The hike also leads to the dam and some great viewpoints. Highlights of the hike: - Wildlife Park - Lake Eder - Dam of the Edersee
#2 - Ochsenwurzelskopf Route
4.0 (19)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Popular circular hiking trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The Ochsenwurzelskopf route owes its name to the 542 metre high Ochsenwurzelskopf, around which this circular trail runs. Other striking mountain ranges along the route are the Kleine and Große Hegekopf. In part, you hike along the popular Urwaldsteig or Urwaldpfad Edersee. The Ochsenwurzelskopf route is marked with a red deer hiking symbol. Sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are recommended. Highlights of the...
#3 - Edersee riverside trail
4.3 (6)·Hard·40.2 km·Est. 11–12.5 hr
Popular cycle tour in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. Starting from Rehbach (or any other place along the route), you cycle once around Lake Edersee. The tour can be completed in one day or in several shorter daily stages. There are numerous campsites and other accommodation options on the shores of the lake. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Views of the Edersee - Edersee wildlife park - Hünselburg nature reserve - Side trip to Waldeck Castle (optional)
#4 - Urwaldsteig Etappe 2: Hemfurth - Bringhausen
5.0 (3)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Section of the primeval forest trail, Hesse The second section starts at the car park on Kraftwerkstraße Hemfurt. It goes up to the Großer Hegekopf, this ascent is quite demanding. If you want to avoid it, you can take the cable car to Peterskopf and then follow the signs back to the Urwaldsteig. Highlights: - White Stone - Refuge at the Sauermilchplatz
#5 - Ederseeradweg ER3
5.0 (2)·Moderate·38.3 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
#6 - Locheichen-Route
4.8 (5)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Popular circular hike in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. A great circular route through an extensive, old beech forest, which also includes the Locheiche area. The hiking symbol for this route is a squirrel. Highlights of the hike: - Hute beeches - heather remains - Ancient beech forest
#7 - Böhne 2 (Bö2)
Moderate·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Family-friendly circular route around Böhne, Hesse Böhne lies in the middle of the Wildunger Senke - a basin landscape surrounded by forest and used intensively for agriculture. This rather short, somewhat hilly circular trail leads through the forest at the beginning but mostly along fields without shade. A little caution is advised as the trail runs alongside the K26 for about 200 metres. Highlights: - wide field landscape - Local flora and fauna - Quiet paths

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest wildlife trail in Edertal?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Edertal is Edersee riverside trail. This trail is estimated to be 40.2 km long.

Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Edertal?

Edertal: With an ascent of 1,107 m, Edersee riverside trail has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Ederseeradweg ER3 with 691 m of elevation gain.