Best backpacking trails in Waldeck
4.5(31 reviews)
Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Waldeck 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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- 4.8 (10)·Easy·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrSection of the primeval forest trail, Hesse The trail starts in Waldeck - a visit to the castle is definitely worthwhile here. From Elsterberg, you have great views of the landscape around Lake Edersee and the route leads through a fairytale forest with stunted trees and lots of mosses. Highlights: - Waldeck Castle - Steep slopes on the Edersee
- 4.2 (13)·Hard·68.9 km·Est. 21–23 hrPanoramic long-distance hiking trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The Urwaldsteig Edersee could not have a more appropriate name: The route leads through real primeval forest - one of the last in Europe. The hikers are offered a pleasant mixture of wild nature and a little luxury; There are several places to stop for refreshments and accommodation along the route. If you want to take home a souvenir of the hike on the Urwaldsteig, you can get a hiking pass and have it...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrStage 5 of the "Kellerwaldsteig" long-distance hiking trail, Hesse. The fifth stage of the certified Kellerwaldsteig quality trail begins in the picturesque climatic health resort of Waldeck. Waldeck Castle is probably known to many hikers as one of the landmarks of the Edersee region. The route is almost 12 kilometres long and leads mostly through the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, past the shores of Lake Edersee and Lake Affolden. There are overnight accommodation and refreshment...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Waldeck?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Waldeck is Jungle Trail. This trail is estimated to be 68.9 km long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Waldeck?
Waldeck: With an ascent of 2,488 m, Jungle Trail has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Urwaldsteig Stage 6: Scheid - Waldeck with 618 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Waldeck?
The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Waldeck is Jungle Trail with a 4.2-star rating from 13 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Lindenberg
- Hünselburg
- Kahle Hardt
- Kahle Haardt
- Mühlecke
- Schöne Aussicht Kahle Haardt
- Grillhütte Niederwerbe
- Reiherbach Vorstaubecken
- Werbe Vorstaubecken
- Kirche im See
- Camping Pferdekoppel
- Elsterberg
- Wohnmobilpark Edersee-Alm
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Seeblick Edersee
- Herrmanns Höhe
- Schloß Waldeck
- Werbe
- Weinberg
- Hexenkopf
- Kleiner Mehlberg