Best hard 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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- 4.3 (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 (9)·Hard·17.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular circular route in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This hike is quite strenuous due to its length and the several hundred metres in altitude that have to be overcome. The start is in Bringhausen. The route circles the Bloßenberg, the Daudenberg and leads to the Waldeck upper reservoir. From there, the route leads through the forest back to the starting point. A little way along the smaller Waldeck I upper reservoir is the "Zum Waldbölker" snack bar, which is open between...
- 4.2 (13)·Hard·68.9 km·Est. 21–23 hrPanoramic long-distance hiking trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The Urwaldsteig Edersee could not have a more appropriate name: The route leads through real primeval forest - one of the last in Europe. The hikers are offered a pleasant mixture of wild nature and a little luxury; There are several places to stop for refreshments and accommodation along the route. If you want to take home a souvenir of the hike on the Urwaldsteig, you can get a hiking pass and have it...
- 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...
- Hard·21.2 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrScenic section of the Edersee, Hesse The eighth stage of the Ederhöhenweg starts in Bringhausen and leads through the forests of the Daudenberg and Ochsenwurzelkopf to Edersee. From there, the route continues to the stage finish in Bergheim. Highlights: - Viewing platform at the large basin - Edersee wildlife park - Barrier wall - Bergheim Castle
- Hard·17.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrScenic section of the Edersee, Hesse There is a particularly beautiful view of the Eder valley from the Hagenstein above a rocky cliff, where you can also take a break. If you wish, you can take the ferry from Asel-Süd. Otherwise, the route continues from there along the lake to Bringhausen. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Deep views into the Eder Valley - Views of the Edersee
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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