Best river trails in Waldeck
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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
- 4.8 (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
- 4.4 (13)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThe trail starts in Nieder Werbe. The entrance to the Kellerwald forest is signposted behind the Nieder Werber See lake. There the path goes uphill for a while. From the top, you have a wonderful view of Lake Edersee. There is a lovingly designed mountain hut along the way. Passing slopes with rustic old beech trees and views of the lake, the trail continues over a hilltop and over somewhat steeper slopes back to Nieder Werbe.
- 4.2 (2)·Easy·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed loop trail on the Edersee, Hesse. The N1 loop trail in Nieder-Werbe is well suited for a walk with the family. Including only a few uphill and downhill sections, the short route runs through the fields, meadows and wooded areas north of Nieder-Werbe and through the valley of the Werbe. The route starts and ends in the large car park by the church in the lake. The reconstructed church tower in the middle of the reservoir is reminiscent of the old village church of Nieder-Werbes, which...
- 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 river trail in Waldeck?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Waldeck is Kellerwald-Edersee Rundweg. This trail is estimated to be 99.9 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Waldeck?
Waldeck: With an ascent of 2,009 m, Kellerwald-Edersee Rundweg has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Urwaldsteig Stage 6: Scheid - Waldeck with 618 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Waldeck?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Waldeck is Kellerwald-Edersee Rundweg with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.
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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