Best long 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 (25)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular route in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This is a varied round that starts on the east bank of the Eder (when arriving by bus or train: stop at the Sperrmauer Ostseite stop). From here it goes through beautiful fields, meadows, quiet forest passages and smaller villages once around the Affolderner See. A relatively short part goes along the main road. There are places to stop for refreshments. Attention: In several places the way is through e.g. fallen trees...
- 4.3 (26)·Moderate·14.5 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular route in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. A very beautiful hike, much of which follows the Kellerwaldsteig and Urwaldsteig trails. In addition to great nature, there are also cultural and historical attractions such as Waldeck Castle. There are refreshment stops along the banks of the Eder. The starting point is right next to Waldeck Castle. There are car parking facilities here. Highlights of the hike: - Eder - Waldeck Castle - Church in the lake
- 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...
- 4.4 (13)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. Around the Edersee is one of the oldest primeval forests in Central Europe. The forest areas, known for their ancient oaks, are criss-crossed by popular hiking trails such as the Urwaldsteig long-distance trail and the Knorreichenstieg. The Lindenberg route is a great way to experience a shortened version of these two popular routes. You not only experience the picturesque forests and some beautiful views of the...
- 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...
- 4.5 (11)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This hike takes you along the northern shore of Lake Edersee. You walk along large sections of the Knorreichensteig trail, which owes its name to the gnarled oaks in the area, some of which are more than 800 years old. Highlights of the hike: - Lake Edersee - Knorreichensteig trail - View from the Kahler Haardt
- 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...
- 4.2 (21)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. A beautiful loop around the Dicken Kopf and the Elmsberg. There is a nice refuge at Tannendriesch. The hike is marked throughout with a beech leaf. Highlights of the hike: - Dicker Kopf - Elmsberg - Waldeck II upper reservoir - Romantic Heimbach Valley
- 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
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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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