Best partially-paved 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·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThe trail starts in Nieder Werbe. The entrance to the Kellerwald forest is signposted behind the Nieder Werber See lake. There the path goes uphill for a while. From the top, you have a wonderful view of Lake Edersee. There is a lovingly designed mountain hut along the way. Passing slopes with rustic old beech trees and views of the lake, the trail continues over a hilltop and over somewhat steeper slopes back to Nieder Werbe.
- 4.7 (8)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrSection of the primeval forest trail, Hesse This section takes you around the Ochsenbühl and along the banks of the Edersee towards Herzhausen. There are many water birds to observe. You finally reach the destination of this fourth stage, Asel, on a sloping path. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - "Ederufer near Herzhausen" nature reserve - "Ederfeld" - muddy lake bed when the water recedes - Block debris pile with historic trees
- 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)
- 4.2 (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...
- 4.5 (3)·Moderate·29.5 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrExperience the Frankenauer Flur: On almost 28 kilometres, you can explore the region around Vöhl-Herzhausen, the Lorfetal valley to Frankenau. On the plateau of the Kellerwald, you can explore colourful flower meadows, meagre meadows and heaths on a leisurely cycle tour. About half of the route is gravelled, the other half is tarmac.
- 4.5 (6)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrRelaxing circular route in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse This beautiful route in Hesse's only national park starts at the car park below Harbshausen. Initially directly along the River Eder, the route later leads through mixed forests and meadows in this popular holiday region. Along the way, the peaks of the Hardt and Hagenstein can be visited. There is a restaurant in Harbshausen where you can stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Hardt - Breitenbach valley - Kirchberg
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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