Best beach trails in Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
The Kellerwald-Edersee National Park is located in the district of Waldeck-Frankenberg in northern Hesse. It is part of the Kellerwald forest and its beech forests have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011.
The 5,738 hectares of ancient beech forests here are preserved and protected. They invite you to take idyllic walks and eventful hikes that can lead to many a hilltop. The national park is the centrepiece of the green north of Hesse.
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- 4.5 (27)·Moderate·50.9 km·Est. 13.5–15 hrPopular cycle tour in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This cycle route is located in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park and starts in Waldeck. A particularly beautiful tour around the Edersee, often on forest paths. You can take a lunch break in Herzhausen about halfway along the route. You pass many campsites, so the route can also be completed in several shorter daily stages. Highlights of the route: - Views of the Edersee - Waldeck - Edersee shore near Herzhausen - Idyllic...
- 4.5 (16)·Moderate·6.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hike in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. A great route for a very relaxed hike, even with the whole family. You almost feel like you're in the wilderness on the Brückengrundsteig. Highlights of the hike: - Child-friendly - Rustic oak and beech forests - "Loreley of the Eder valley" - High plateau of the Himmelsbreite - Hagenstein
- 4.7 (8)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrSection of the primeval forest trail, Hesse This section takes you around the Ochsenbühl and along the banks of the Edersee towards Herzhausen. There are many water birds to observe. You finally reach the destination of this fourth stage, Asel, on a sloping path. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - "Ederufer near Herzhausen" nature reserve - "Ederfeld" - muddy lake bed when the water recedes - Block debris pile with historic trees
- 4.3 (6)·Hard·40.2 km·Est. 11–12.5 hrPopular cycle tour in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. Starting from Rehbach (or any other place along the route), you cycle once around Lake Edersee. The tour can be completed in one day or in several shorter daily stages. There are numerous campsites and other accommodation options on the shores of the lake. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Views of the Edersee - Edersee wildlife park - Hünselburg nature reserve - Side trip to Waldeck Castle (optional)
- 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)·Hard·16.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried and popular youth hiking trail near Edertal, Hesse. This varied circular hike starts at the dam wall of Lake Edersee. It immediately climbs quite steeply and leads directly onto the jungle trail to Hemfurth. Numerous sights line the route, such as the Edersee trolley, the Great House (the house is upside down), the E.on waterworks and the Edersee Wildlife Park. There is even a bird of prey show here. If you don't fancy the wildlife park, there are other attractions along the way, such...
- 4.5 (3)·Moderate·29.5 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrExperience the Frankenauer Flur: On almost 28 kilometres, you can explore the region around Vöhl-Herzhausen, the Lorfetal valley to Frankenau. On the plateau of the Kellerwald, you can explore colourful flower meadows, meagre meadows and heaths on a leisurely cycle tour. About half of the route is gravelled, the other half is tarmac.
Visitor info
Visitors to the Kellerwald National Park Centre can find a wealth of information. Here, a building with striking architecture, unusual exhibits and a unique 4D cinema experience awaits. There are also artistic displays and interesting exhibits that provide an insight into the wilderness of the Kellerwald. The visitor centre is open from November to March from 10 am to 4.30 pm (Tuesday to Sunday) and from April to October from 10 am to 6 pm (daily).
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