Best moderate trails in Habichtswald Nature Park
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.
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- 4.6 (153)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular 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...
- 4.3 (11)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried walk in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This hike starts at the Prinzenquelle spring and leads through the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe to the viewing platform at Herkules. From up there, the view is magnificent. Hercules is the city's landmark. The view extends over the low mountain ranges from the Harz to the Rhön. The return journey goes along the idyllic paths of the Wilhemshöhe mountain park, past the many picturesque ponds, the Peneus cascades and...
- 4.6 (12)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular route in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This circular route, rich in beautiful nature, starts at the Brasselberg hiking car park. The route leads past the Seven Ponds through the forest to the Hirzstein nature reserve. Highlights of the hike: - Hirzstein nature reserve - Devil's Wall - Seven ponds
- 4.8 (14)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular 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...
- 4.8 (5)·Moderate·3.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-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
- 4.8 (11)·Moderate·6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. Except for the gentle climb in the first third of the hike, this loop north of Doernberg is very relaxed. Varied forest paths lead to the Hohen Doernberg. Beautiful vantage points invite you to take a break. Highlights of the hike: - High Doernberg - Eco path archeology Doernberg - Forest paths
- 4.6 (11)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrRelaxed circular hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. Starting at the Druseltal tram stop, this hike leads through the forest. After passing the Marienfelsen rock and the Bilsteinklippen cliffs and circling the Brasselsberg, you can cool off your feet at the water point at the Bismarck tower car park. Highlights of the hike: - Marienfelsen - Bilstein cliffs - Brasselsberg - Water treading area
- 4.6 (9)·Moderate·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. Kasseler Rundweg 19 starts at the Rasenallee car park. The trail runs slightly uphill up to the Wurmbergsattel saddle and almost goes by itself back to the car park. On the way, you have the opportunity to take a detour to the Blauer See lake. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic forest paths - Fox holes - Wurmberg saddle - Detour to the Blue Lake (optional)
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular stage of the Kasselsteig, Hesse. This is the first stage of the Kasselsteig, a 160 km long panoramic hiking trail around the Kassel basin. The 15 km hike starts at Herkules. From there, you hike over the Hoher Dörnberg and the Helfensteine to Weimar. Highlights of the hike: - Hercules - Dörnberg - Helfensteine - Bühl - Ahnatal - Weimar
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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.
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