Best easy 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 (14)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. As an official hiking trail of the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, the Bloßenberg route is well signposted (symbol: peony carnation). Despite the relatively short distance, sturdy shoes are highly recommended. An old oak forest, rare plants, the Banfeteich pond, natural hiking trails and, of course, the Edersee lake make the hearts of all nature lovers beat faster. Highlights of the hike: - Warzenbeißer art trail -...
- 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
- 4.8 (10)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrShort, historical hike in Frankenau, Hesse. The starting point is at the "Euler" National Park entrance car park, where there is also a bus stop. Follow the Quernstkapelle hiking symbol on the Quernst path. The Quernst path then takes you back to the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - Customisable route - Shady forest paths - Coal pile - Quernsthorst church with ruins
- 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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