Best child-friendly 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 (37)·Moderate·4.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular route in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. Stony paths, primeval forest and Kellerwaldsteig trails, great views over Lake Edersee and a primeval forest with gnarled oak trees - there is never a dull moment on this short hike. Due to the short distance, the route is also suitable for children. Highlights of the hike: - Family-friendly - Views of the Edersee - Kahle Hardt
- 4.2 (24)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Kellerwald-Ebersee National Park, Hesse. This circular trail starts at the hiking car park above the national park centre. The trail is well signposted and very well developed. It goes through the Hardt and the Hundsbachgründe around the Ringelberg, with the route leading mostly through forest past streams and slopes. The way back is slightly uphill. The route mainly follows gravel paths. From time to time there are also great views of the protected area's sea of...
- 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
- 4.7 (18)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrTo old boundary stones Kellerwald-Edersee: Panoramic circular hiking trail This route is a real insider tip. The trail starts at the Kellerwald clock in Frankenau. There you walk briefly through the forest until you reach the beautiful Quernstkirche church. There are great viewpoints here. The trail then continues through the forest, over meadows, mountains and points of great natural beauty. If you follow the path to Dehnerts Grad, you will find an impressive memorial. Then it goes through...
- 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
- 4.5 (12)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This 10-kilometre hike takes you around the Traddelkopf, the highest mountain in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park. Among other things, you pass the former Ruhlauber nature reserve, where you can marvel at some ancient beech trees. Highlights of the hike: - Natural forest paths - Traddelkopt
- 4.6 (17)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The starting point of the hike is the car park "P6 National Park Eingang Dinkelsburg" (Nature Park Entrance Dinkelsburg"). The route leads along wide and easy forest paths, but also quite steeply uphill on narrow paths with fallen trees. The route is signposted with a "G" on a golden background. In the past, iron ore was mined on the "Rabenstein" and then transported to the surrounding gold panning villages such as...
- 4.4 (9)·Moderate·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hike in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The Daudenberg route in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park is marked throughout with a beetle symbol. With a distance of less than 5 kilometres and many beautiful views, the route is ideal for a family hike. Highlights of the hike: - Five-lake view Edersee - Beautiful forest paths - Rocky summit of the Daudenberg
- 4.2 (10)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrStart the route at the "Elsebach" national park car park near Schmittlotheim. The arnica flower leads the way up to Fahrentriesch. You will be accompanied at every turn by remnants of heathland, old trees from wooded pastures and narrow paths as witnesses to historical agricultural land use. The old landscape at Fahrentriesch with its rare Nardus meadow is to be preserved in the long term.
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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