Best short trails in Kassel
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- 4.8 (5)·Moderate·3.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-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
- 4.9 (9)·Easy·3.2 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk in Kassel, Hesse. This leisurely walk or run takes you through Schönfeld Park with its Klangpfad ("sound trail") and 8 sound objects. It is recommended to take a stroll in the Botanical Garden, whose 50s-style garden art is worth a visit at any time of year. As in many places in Kassel, there is of course a viewpoint with a view of the Hercules. The start is at the car park on Frankfurter Straße. It is also possible to take the number 25 bus to the Botanical...
- 4.9 (7)·Moderate·3.1 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular round in Kassel, Hesse. Jogging, a walk with the whole family or simply a relaxing stroll - the Karlsaue and the Planet Trail are a popular destination in Kassel. The route leads once around the Hirschgraben. Highlights of the walk: - child-friendly - Deer moat - Karlsaue - floodplain pond - Planetary hiking trail
- 4.8 (5)·Moderate·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrChild-friendly circular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This relaxed loop starts at the Bismarck Tower car park. The route runs between the Dönchebach stream and the Brasselsberg, on whose summit the Bismarck Tower sits enthroned. If you are travelling by bus or train, get off at the Blütenweg bus stop. Highlights of the route: - family-friendly - Kneipp pool - View of the Brasselsberg - beautiful forest paths
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·3.1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly circular route near Kassel, Hesse. This is a nice walk through the Doenche nature reserve near Kassel. The short loop is made for a family walk in the evening or a morning jog. To protect the fragile flora and fauna, the trails in the Doenche may not be left. Highlights of the hike: - Doenche nature reserve - beautiful views
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·3.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrWooded circular hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. Circular trail 21 near Kassel starts and ends at the Daspel hiking car park. The short route runs mostly through the forest. The first half is slightly uphill, but overall this circular route should also be easy for children to master. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic forest paths - Detour to the Erlenloch (optional)
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