Best dog-friendly trails in Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park

Family-friendly tour around Wanfried, Hesse From the car park on Schulstraße on the outskirts of Wanfried, the easy circular route leads into the surrounding countryside - a beautiful mixture of agricultural land and wooded areas. The trail starts with a slight ascent on easily accessible paths. At the highest point, you are rewarded with a great view including benches and a barbecue area. After about half of the route, you come across the Gatterbach stream. Follow the water for a relaxed...

Popular circular hike in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This route starts at Helsa railway station. It goes through the Kaufunger Wald forest, towards Kreuzstein, to Wickenrode and then back to Helsa. You can stop for refreshments afterwards. Highlights of the hike: - Kaufung Forest - Laudenbach valley - Wiener Platz

Relaxed circular route from the Kulleich car park, Datterode, Hesse This walk takes you through the Hasselbach valley. The route starts slightly uphill in Datterode and runs along the Hasselbach stream. It continues through natural woodland until the trail ends back at the starting point. Highlights: - Relaxing tranquillity - Hasselbach stream

Accessible by bus and train

Popular hike in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This hike starts at Ludwigstein Castle near Witzenhausen on the Werra and leads to the Naturfreundehaus Meißnerhaus, where you can spend the night. Depending on your pace and fitness level, it takes between 3.5 and 6 hours. There is a refreshment stop at the Weißenbach snack station (plus 10 minutes there and back). This hiking trail is intended to commemorate one of the initiators of the 'First Free German Youth Day' on the...