Best camping trails in Kassel
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Explore the most popular camping trails near Kassel 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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- 4.0 (20)·Moderate·25.9 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrVaried cycle tour in the Reinhardswald Nature Park, Hesse. From Kassel main station, it is only a few minutes by bike to the Fulda. Once the route reaches the river, it goes north along its banks to where the Weser originated: the confluence of the Fulda and Werra rivers. Most of the route runs along the "German Unity" cycle path. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Guelph castle and half-timbered houses in Hann. Münden - Kassel - Cycle path along the Fulda - Confluence of the Fulda and Werra...
- 4.1 (6)·Moderate·21.7 kmPopular running event in Kassel, Hesse. This is the official course of the Kassel Half Marathon. All current information about the event can be found here: https://www.kassel-marathon.de/de. Highlights of the route: - Karlsaue - Fulda - Detour to the planetary hiking trail (optional)
- 4.5 (11)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful cycle tour or hike in Kassel, Hesse. This loop in Kassel is suitable for jogging, walking or cycling. Many bodies of water line the route, including the Fulda, the Hirschgraben and the Küchengraben. There is a refreshment stop and the route is accessible by bus and train. Highlights of the hike: - Karlsaue - Fulda floodplain - Planetary hiking trail - floodplain pond - Fulda promenade - Deer moat
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular stage of the Kasselsteig, Hesse. This is the first stage of the Kasselsteig, a 160 km long panoramic hiking trail around the Kassel basin. The 15 km hike starts at Herkules. From there, you hike over the Hoher Dörnberg and the Helfensteine to Weimar. Highlights of the hike: - Hercules - Dörnberg - Helfensteine - Bühl - Ahnatal - Weimar
- 4.7 (2)·Hard·18.8 km·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrPopular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. There is a first highlight right at the start of the stage: the Wilhemshöhe mountain park and the UNESCO World Heritage Site with Hercules, Löwenburg castle and trick fountains (take place every Wednesday and Sunday at 2.30 pm from May to October). A diversion is worthwhile! Accompanied by fantastic views over the Habichtswald forest, you hike on to the idyllic Silbersee lake with a rest area and even a campsite. After crossing the main...
- 3.3 (3)·Moderate·41 km·Est. 11–12 hrBeautiful, varied route near Kassel, Hesse. The circular tour around Kassel offers plenty of variety: sometimes through urban areas, sometimes past forests and meadows and along bodies of water. Highlights of the tour: - View of Lake Buga - View over the Fulda - Idyllic forest and meadow areas
- 2.8 (3)·Moderate·49.6 km·Est. 11.5–13 hrVaried road bike tour near Kassel, Hesse. This varied route takes you around the entire city limits of Kassel. The starting point is Wilhelmshöhe railway station, but the official route begins a little further west on Kunoldstraße. You can cycle the loop in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction and get on at any point. Highlights of the route: - Fulda - Fulda floodplain - pasture park
- 1.1 (2)·Hard·41.8 km·Est. 11–12 hrPopular running event in Kassel, Hesse. This is the route of the Kassel Marathon from 2010. Please observe the StVO. It is possible that some parts of this route were closed especially for the marathon and have now been reintegrated into normal road traffic. The route passes many well-known attractions, including the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe and the Herkules. Highlights of the route: - UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe - Alder Hole - Blue Lake - Hercules - Lion Castle - Fulda...
- Moderate·25.6 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This 25-kilometre circular walk near Kassel offers a great physical challenge and plenty of variety. The route runs via Silberborn, Hohes Gras, the Firnsbachtal valley and the Sieben Teiche ponds, among others. The highest point of the hike is reached in Hohes Gras - the ascent and descent from here are extremely moderate. Highlights of the hike: - UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe - Firnsbach valley - Hohes...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest camping trail in Kassel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Kassel is Discovery tour Kassel. This trail is estimated to be 49.6 km long.
Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Kassel?
Kassel: With an ascent of 1,300 m, Ederseeweg has the most elevation gain of all of the camping trails in the area. The next highest ascent for camping trails is Über Wolfsanger- Herkules- Firnsbachtal with 1,025 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult camping trail in Kassel?
The most popular and difficult camping trail in Kassel is Over the Doernberg with a 4.7-star rating from 2 reviews.
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