Best moderate trails in Kassel

Popular circular route near Kassel, Hesse This varied loop takes hikers once through the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe. Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is rich in water and cultural-historical sights such as Hercules and Wilhelmshöhe Palace. A special attraction in the summer months are the famous "Kassel trick fountains", which look back on a centuries-old tradition. Although it is a little uphill and downhill, this loop is also suitable for slightly older children. There are...

Highlights of the route: - Wilhelmshöhe Palace - Aqueduct - Pond of Hell - Lion Castle - Fountain pond - Lac(castle pond)

Varied 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...

Varied walk in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This hike starts at the Prinzenquelle spring and leads through the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe to the viewing platform at Herkules. From up there, the view is magnificent. Hercules is the city's landmark. The view extends over the low mountain ranges from the Harz to the Rhön. The return journey goes along the idyllic paths of the Wilhemshöhe mountain park, past the many picturesque ponds, the Peneus cascades and...

Beautiful circular route in Hesse, Germany. The start is at the "Prinzenquelle" bus stop. There is also a café and a restaurant here for a break after the hike. The hike leads into the magnificent Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe with its numerous historical sights. Highlights: - New waterfall - Neptune Basin - Steinhöfer waterfall - Lion Castle - Wilhelmshöhe Castle Chapel

Popular circular route in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This circular route, rich in beautiful nature, starts at the Brasselberg hiking car park. The route leads past the Seven Ponds through the forest to the Hirzstein nature reserve. Highlights of the hike: - Hirzstein nature reserve - Devil's Wall - Seven ponds

Popular 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)

Family-friendly loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. Loop trail 14 near Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe starts at the Hercules, one of the most popular hiking destinations in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe. Loop trail 14 is very short and runs around the Bachberg. Highlights of the hike: - Detour to the Hercules - Hutewiesen - Bachberg - Elfbuchen

Relaxed circular hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. Starting at the Druseltal tram stop, this hike leads through the forest. After passing the Marienfelsen rock and the Bilsteinklippen cliffs and circling the Brasselsberg, you can cool off your feet at the water point at the Bismarck tower car park. Highlights of the hike: - Marienfelsen - Bilstein cliffs - Brasselsberg - Water treading area