Best forest trails in Helsa

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Explore the most popular forest trails near Helsa 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 - Helsa H6 - Michelskopfweg
5.0 (1)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Railway station - Schottenhof - Lewalterbrunnen - Schweinebörnchen - Michelskopfer See - Mariengrund
#2 - Grimmsteig Etappe 4: Helsa-Wickenrode nach Nieste
4.0 (2)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
#3 - Helsa - Eschenstruth E2
4.8 (2)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#4 - Helsa - Eschenstruth E1
4.0 (2)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#5 - Helsa H8 - Helserbornweg
3.6 (3)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Popular circular hike in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This route starts at Helsa railway station. It goes through the Kaufunger Wald forest, towards Kreuzstein, to Wickenrode and then back to Helsa. You can stop for refreshments afterwards. Highlights of the hike: - Kaufung Forest - Laudenbach valley - Wiener Platz
#6 - Helsa Loop 14
4.0 (1)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
The loop starts at the Hergesbachtal hiking car park and leads once around the Rohrberg. The hiking sign is a black 14 on a yellow circle.
#7 - Ibachtal Loop
4.0 (1)·Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Circular hiking trail 16 of the Frau Holle Land Geo Nature Park. Accessible by bus and train, there are refreshment stops in Helsa.
#8 - Helsa H1: Stubbergweg
4.0 (2)·Easy·5.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular circular hiking trail in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. You can walk through the beautiful Ibach Valley on the Stubbergweg, which is also suitable for families. Circular trail 1 from Helsa starts directly at the railway station - ideal for travelling by bus and train. Highlights of the hike: - Quiet forest paths - Ibach valley - Helsa
#9 - Buchberg Loop from Helsa
4.0 (1)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Relaxed circular hike in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. From the railway station in Helsa, the route takes you on a pleasant loop around the Buchberg. Near Wickenrode, you walk along the edge of the forest, from where there are some beautiful views. Highlights of the hike: - pretty forest - Buchberg - Helsa
#10 - Helsa, H2 - Rohrbergweg
4.0 (1)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
The trail starts at the railway station in Helsa and leads southwards along the Hergesbach stream. On the way back, don't miss the Helsa cascades.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Helsa?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Helsa is Helsa Rundwanderweg H10 - Kaufungerweg. This trail is estimated to be 14.2 km long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Helsa?

Helsa: With an ascent of 446 m, Buchberg Loop from Helsa has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Helsa H6 - Michelskopfweg with 446 m of elevation gain.