Best lake trails in Helsa

3.8(7 reviews)

Explore the most popular lake 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.

Top trails

#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 - Helsa - Eschenstruth E2
4.8 (2)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#3 - Helsa - Eschenstruth E1
4.0 (2)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#4 - 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.
#5 - Helsa H4 - Panoramaweg
1.0 (1)·Easy·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Hergesbach - fish ponds - Buchberg
#6 - Helsa Loop 16
Moderate·3.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Circular trail 16 of the Kaufunger Wald Nature Park from the Hergesbachtal hiking car park
#7 - Helsa Rundwanderweg H10 - Kaufungerweg
Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Idyllic hike in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park from Helsa to Oberkaufungen. Highlights of the hike: - Historic mill wheel in Helsa - River Losse - Oberkaufungen Brickworks Museum
#8 - Eco-Pfad Industrie- und Kulturgeschichte Helsa
Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Educational trail on the industrial and cultural history of helsa This hike takes you on a journey through time through a town characterised by many historic half-timbered houses and an exciting regional industrial history. The Eco Trail starts in the early 16th century and leads up to the present day. The hike begins and ends at the railway station in Helsa.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest lake trail in Helsa?

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

Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Helsa?

Helsa: With an ascent of 446 m, Helsa H6 - Michelskopfweg has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Ibachtal Loop with 365 m of elevation gain.