Best trail running trails in Helsa

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Explore the most popular trail running 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 E1
4.0 (2)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#4 - 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
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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
#7 - 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.
#8 - Kaufunger Forest: loop trail Prinzenborn
2.0 (1)·Moderate·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular circular hiking trail in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Prinzenborn circular trail (circular trail 18 of the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park) starts at the Lautenbach hiking car park. If travelling by public transport, get off at the "Kleines Feld" bus stop. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful forest paths - Prinzenborn - picturesque Lautenbach valley
#9 - Loop Helser Born
Moderate·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular circular hiking trail in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This is hiking trail 19 of the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park from the Wickenrode car park. The route is not signposted throughout, so GPS navigation is an advantage. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic forest paths - Lautenbach valley - Wickenrode
#10 - 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest running trail in Helsa?

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

Which running 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 running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Helsa H8 - Helserbornweg with 366 m of elevation gain.