Best historic site trails in Waldeck
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Explore the most popular historic site 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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- 4.3 (26)·Moderate·14.5 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular route in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. A very beautiful hike, much of which follows the Kellerwaldsteig and Urwaldsteig trails. In addition to great nature, there are also cultural and historical attractions such as Waldeck Castle. There are refreshment stops along the banks of the Eder. The starting point is right next to Waldeck Castle. There are car parking facilities here. Highlights of the hike: - Eder - Waldeck Castle - Church in the lake
- 4.5 (11)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This hike takes you along the northern shore of Lake Edersee. You walk along large sections of the Knorreichensteig trail, which owes its name to the gnarled oaks in the area, some of which are more than 800 years old. Highlights of the hike: - Lake Edersee - Knorreichensteig trail - View from the Kahler Haardt
- 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
- 4.5 (7)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The Waldeck hiking trail W3 leads hikers from the Waldeck market square around the Katzenstein nature reserve. On the way back, you follow the well-known long-distance hiking trail "Urwaldsteig" along the northern shore of Lake Edersee in the direction of Waldeck. The final ascent to the Schlossberg can be completed in comfort using the cable car. Highlights of the hike: - Quiet forest paths - Primeval forest...
- 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 historic site trail in Waldeck?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Waldeck is Ederseeradweg ER1. This trail is estimated to be 28.0 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Waldeck?
Waldeck: With an ascent of 618 m, Urwaldsteig Stage 6: Scheid - Waldeck has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Ederseeradweg ER1 with 585 m of elevation gain.
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- 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