Best forest trails in Söhrewald

This route is a certified premium hiking trail that offers insights into past and present industrial history as well as forests and meadows. You will pass an old charcoal burning site and a still active basalt quarry and see a new wind farm. This trail is particularly beautiful in summer when the heather blooms along the way. The signposting (yellow P24 symbol) is very good. Further car parks for hikers: Hikers' car park Söhrewald-Eiterhagen and Brandt car park near Söhrewald-Wattenbach.

Popular circular hike in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful forest hike that starts west of Wellerode at the Hessenhagen hiking car park. The route is 100% in the forest and leads past the "Princess Tree" natural monument. Highlights of the hike: - Fahrenbach pond - Princess tree - Quiet forest

Stage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail "Grimmsteig", Hesse. The first stage of the Grimmsteig Trail connects the small towns of Wellerode and Hessisch Lichtenau. The starting point is the Hessenhagen hiking car park. On the hike past the Ölberg quarry and through the Quenteltal valley, there are a few hills to conquer. Highlights of the hike: - Rodebach pond - Avenue of tree species near Quentel - Günsteröder Heights - Panoramic views from the Christoph Hansen hut

Family-friendly circular route in the Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land, Hesse. The Soehre energy trail, inaugurated in 2016, starts at the Schwarzer Markt hiking car park or at the Kiliansblick bus stop. At a short distance you can walk through the Soehrewald wind farm and learn exciting things about climate change and the energy transition from the information boards. There is the possibility of shortening the circular route to 4 km (see waypoint on the map). Highlights of the hike: -...

The Söhre Eco Trail offers an informative insight into the mining history of Söhrewald, where lignite was mined until the middle of the 20th century. Many interesting information boards can be found along this route. The trail leads via the former Tiefenrod colliery and Karlstollendann past one of the cable car routes and to the Wattenbach coal works. The Söhre Eco Trail offers great views and is certified as a certified hiking trail by the Hessisch-Waldeck Mountain and Heritage...