Best historic site trails in Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park

Scenic hiking trail in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This route is a certified premium hiking trail that leads into the secluded area along the state border with Thuringia. Nine beautiful viewpoints are climbed, beech forests are hiked through and steep descents are mastered. The botanical diversity of this region is particularly exciting. Due to the gradient and the high proportion of paths on the entire route, a good level of fitness is recommended. The yellow "P4" sign shows...

Popular circular trail in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse This route is a certified premium hiking trail in the beautiful Werra Valley. Both nature lovers and hikers who enjoy cultural and historical elements will get their money's worth here. The route leads through meadows and forests, past former agent tunnels and flagstone paths that are reminders of the history of the border. If you look closely, you will also discover old boundary stones with the Mainz wheel; the area once...

Popular circular trail in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park This route is a certified premium hiking trail named after a cluster of sequoia trees near the starting point. The circular trail leads through varied landscapes of forests, fields and gentle hills, from where you have a wonderful view of the Kassel Basin. Since 2013, the trail has also included elements of cultural history such as the remains of a monkey monument, a ruined bridge and a forest pond in Martin Ernst von Schlieffen's...

Quiet circular hike in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park This route is a certified premium hiking trail marked with the yellow "P18" symbol. The circular trail is known for its natural paths and quiet forest sections. You can also enjoy beautiful panoramic views as far as Monte Kali. Not far from the route, culture lovers will find Tannenberg Castle, one of the most famous historical attractions in Nenterhausen and the surrounding area. In addition to the remains of the walls and the...

Popular circular hike in the Frau.Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This route is a certified premium hiking trail. Over a distance of 20 kilometres, you have to master repeated ascents that demand a certain level of fitness. However, you will be rewarded with very varied nature; the often winding and sometimes quite steep paths lead through fields, meadows and forests. A highlight of the route is the Blaue Kuppe, an extinct volcano. You also pass the Lotzenkopf and the Leuchtberge with the...

Superbly signposted path through the former landscape garden of Martin Ernst von Schlieffen. Great paths with historical information boards

This route is a certified premium hiking trail that is excellently signposted (yellow "P10" symbol). A variety of forest sections, the ruins of Reichenbach Castle and juniper heaths await you. There are also several art installations along the way. Hiking car parks: Hikers' car park "Drei Linden", Reichenbach Car park at the village community centre in Reichenbach Wickersröder Höhe hiking car park, Hopfelde Travelling by bus and train is also possible (Reichenbach stop).

Popular circular hike in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse This route is a certified premium hiking trail that offers plenty of variety. The route leads through scenic landscapes such as orchards and juniper heaths and includes several ascents and descents, which are rewarded with magnificent views of the Hoher Meißner. The church ruins at the entrance to Abterode and the visitor mine Grube Gustav are good starting points for this route. For hikers travelling by bus or train, the...

Historic circular trail in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse This route is a certified premium hiking trail that owes its name to the listed ruins of the legendary Boyneburg castle. Idyllic landscapes and beautiful views, for example of the Heldrastein and the Thuringian Forest, await you on this route through the Ringgau plateau. Rockfalls, limestone outcrops and areas of rough grassland provide plenty of variety. Due to the ascents and descents and the length of the route, you...

This route is a certified premium hiking trail. This historical circular route begins at the Huggenot house, built 300 years ago, in the former Huggenot settlement. Along the way, you will also pass the memorial stone of the "Sancta Ottilie" chapel and the Gläsnerborn at the Hüttengraben. Information boards everywhere tell you about the associated history. In terms of scenery, there are always marvellous views of the Kaufunger Wald and Hoher Meißner as you walk through extensive sections of...