Best bird watching 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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Top trails
- 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)
- 1.0 (1)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrHegekopf route At the top of the Peterskopf Starting point: Peterskopf national park car park near Hemfurth Length: 5.7 km Short description: The symbol of the wild boar leads along the Peterskopf directly above Affoldern Lake. Sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are recommended. If you want to take it easier, you can walk to the e.on information centre, take the funicular railway to Peterskopf and walk back on the asphalt road.
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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