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Best child-friendly trails in Habichtswald Nature Park

Best child-friendly trails in Habichtswald Nature Park

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The Habichtswald Nature Park is located in the north of the Hessian Highlands. It delights visitors with its small half-timbered villages, diverse landscape and cultural and historical sights. A particular highlight is the Habichtswaldsteig premium hiking trail, which runs through the entire park. There are also many castles and castle ruins to discover.

The park was founded in 1962 and extends to the west of the city of Kassel. It is home to Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, which is internationally renowned.

Top trails

  1. #1 - UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Herkules and Asch Circular Route

    4.6 (153)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular circular route near Kassel, Hesse This varied loop takes hikers once through the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe. Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is rich in water and cultural-historical sights such as Hercules and Wilhelmshöhe Palace. A special attraction in the summer months are the famous "Kassel trick fountains", which look back on a centuries-old tradition. Although it is a little uphill and downhill, this loop is also suitable for slightly older children. There are...

  2. #2 - Bergpark Kassel

    4.5 (8)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    This short circular route leads through the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, the largest mountain park in Europe, which stretches majestically across the slopes of the Habichtswald forest. The route begins at the lower visitor centres and winds its way up to the monumental Hercules Monument, Kassel's landmark. Along the way, the artificial ruins of Löwenburg Castle, the magnificent Devil's Bridge and the aqueduct invite you to explore. Giant trees over 200 years old thrive in...

  3. #3 - On the alpine path around the Zierenberger Kuppe

    4.2 (23)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Easy circular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse This route partly follows the course of the certified premium hiking trail "H2 Zierenberg - In geheimnisvoller Bergwelt". The trail can be reached by bus and train (bus stop: Alpenpfad) and there are refreshment stops at Dörnberghaus and Café Eden. Highlights of the hike: - Zierenberger Kuppe - Near-natural paths - nice places to stop for refreshments

  4. #4 - H3 Habichtswald: In the Splendour of Hercules

    4.8 (14)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular premium hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This route is a certified premium hiking trail that also belongs to the Habichtswald extra tours. Starting point is at the car park, it goes through picturesque forests and forest avenues. The trail is well marked with a white "H3" on a red background, many views worth seeing are waiting to be discovered, such as the idyllic Silbersee. There is also a rest stop that can be used on the way. Flowery meadows alternate with...

  5. #5 - Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe loop trail 14

    4.8 (5)·Moderate·3.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. Loop trail 14 near Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe starts at the Hercules, one of the most popular hiking destinations in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe. Loop trail 14 is very short and runs around the Bachberg. Highlights of the hike: - Detour to the Hercules - Hutewiesen - Bachberg - Elfbuchen

  6. #6 - Hohes Gras - Nature Park Loop Trail 6

    4.5 (4)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. Loop trail 6 in the Habichtswald Nature Park starts at the Essigberg hiking car park and leads through the forest. If you are looking for a little challenge, drop by the Hohes Gras climbing forest. In winter you can also go tobogganing directly at the car park on the Essigberg toboggan slope. Highlights of the hike: - Essigberg - Hohes Gras Climbing Forest - Uhlenstein

  7. #7 - Habichtswaldsteig H6: Im Tal der Quellen (Extratour)

    4.6 (11)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Certified premium hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This route is one of the 8 Extratour circular routes in the beautiful Habichtswald Nature Park. It starts in the Bad Emstal spa gardens, near the Parkhotel. The route heads north towards the Sand district and later through the wonderfully fragrant rose and herb garden. This tour offers pretty much everything a hiker could wish for: forest edges, open, idyllic meadow landscapes and the beautiful Ems valley. A special...

  8. #8 - Katzenstein - Hohlestein

    4.5 (4)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly walk in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This leisurely short circular walk leads along idyllic forest edges for the first few kilometres and then through the fields back to the car park. Highlights of the hike: - Child-friendly - Hohlestein (basalt cone) - wooded Katzenstein

  9. #9 - Naturpark-Rundweg 7: Hangarsteinsee

    5.0 (2)·Moderate·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly circular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse Accessible by bus and train (stop: nature park centre) and there are refreshment stops at the starting point of this route.

  10. #10 - Rund um die Zeche Marie

    4.8 (5)·Moderate·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Child-friendly circular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This relaxed loop starts at the Bismarck Tower car park. The route runs between the Dönchebach stream and the Brasselsberg, on whose summit the Bismarck Tower sits enthroned. If you are travelling by bus or train, get off at the Blütenweg bus stop. Highlights of the route: - family-friendly - Kneipp pool - View of the Brasselsberg - beautiful forest paths
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The Habichtswald Nature Park Centre provides lots of information about nature and is an ideal starting point for many hikes. The centre is located in the middle of the Dörnberg nature reserve and is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, except Mondays. Admission is free.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best child-friendly trail to hike in Habichtswald Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best child-friendly trail to hike in Habichtswald Nature Park is UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Herkules and Asch Circular Route, which has a 4.6 star rating from 153 reviews. This trail is 6.9 km long with an elevation gain of 310 m.

What is the longest child-friendly trail in Habichtswald Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest child-friendly trail in Habichtswald Nature Park is Habichtswaldsteig H6: Im Tal der Quellen (Extratour). This trail is estimated to be 13.2 km long.

How many child-friendly trails are in Habichtswald Nature Park?

There are 30 child-friendly trails in Habichtswald Nature Park.These child-friendly trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 270 AllTrails community reviews.

Which child-friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Habichtswald Nature Park?

H3 Habichtswald: In the Splendour of Hercules has the most elevation gain for child-friendly trails with 378 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Habichtswaldsteig H6: Im Tal der Quellen (Extratour), which has 365 m of elevation gain.

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