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Best partially-paved trails in Habichtswald Nature Park

Best partially-paved 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 - Brasselsberg - Hirzstein - Habichtspiel

    4.1 (9)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr

  2. #2 - Von der Igelsburg zum Herkules

    3.6 (2)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  3. #3 - Großenritte - Gestecke - Niedenstein

    4.8 (6)·Moderate·15.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Panoramic circular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park takes you around the Langenberge hills. You can take a short detour to the Hessenturm tower, where the hikers' hut is open on Sundays and public holidays between Easter and October. Highlights of the hike: - Langenberge - Niedenstein - Detour to the Hessenturm (optional) - View of the castle hill

  4. #4 - Over the Doernberg

    4.7 (2)·Hard·18.8 km·Est. 5.5–6.5 hr
    Popular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. There is a first highlight right at the start of the stage: the Wilhemshöhe mountain park and the UNESCO World Heritage Site with Hercules, Löwenburg castle and trick fountains (take place every Wednesday and Sunday at 2.30 pm from May to October). A diversion is worthwhile! Accompanied by fantastic views over the Habichtswald forest, you hike on to the idyllic Silbersee lake with a rest area and even a campsite. After crossing the main...

  5. #5 - Bilsteinklippen - Hercules - Erlenloch - High Grass MTB Tour

    5.0 (2)·Hard·44.6 km·Est. 12–13.5 hr
    Challenging mountain bike tour in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful MTB tour, which is quite strenuous at just under 45 km and a few metres in altitude, starts at the Hirzstein hiking car park near Elgershausen to the west of Kassel and leads over the Bachberg and past the Habichtspiel. As the bikes have to be lifted a few times, the route is less suitable for e-mountainbikes. As there are also people on foot along the way, you should be considerate of each other along the...

  6. #6 - Bad Emstal: E3 - Balhorner trail

    4.7 (16)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular circular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. The Bad Emstal circular trail E3 starts in tranquil Balhorn and takes you on a beautiful loop through woods and fields. You walk around the Erzeberg and have the opportunity to stop off in Balhorn after the hike. Highlights of the hike: - Erzeberg basalt dome - Balhorn - Lausekuppel

  7. #7 - Through the Habichtswald: Zierenberg - Weimar - Fuerstenwald

    5.0 (2)·Hard·17.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Popular circular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park enchants with its magical and varied landscape. You climb several hills and hike through beautiful forest and extensive fields. The route is made for autumn. It is beautiful at any time of year, but particularly enchanting in autumn, when the leaves on the trees are ablaze with colour. Highlights of the hike: - Zierenberger Kuppe - Helfensteine - Weimar - Detour to the Hangarsteinsee lake...

  8. #8 - Niedenstein N7: Chattenweg

    5.0 (1)·Hard·20.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr

  9. #9 - Naumburg N9: Schwalbenweg

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr

  10. #10 - Bad Emstal E2 - Lindchenweg

    3.3 (3)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
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Visitor info

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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 partially paved trail to hike in Habichtswald Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially paved trail to hike in Habichtswald Nature Park is Brasselsberg - Hirzstein - Habichtspiel, which has a 4.1 star rating from 9 reviews. This trail is 12.2 km long with an elevation gain of 378 m.

What is the longest partially paved trail in Habichtswald Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially paved trail in Habichtswald Nature Park is Habichtswaldsteig. This trail is estimated to be 85.3 km long.

How many partially paved trails are in Habichtswald Nature Park?

There are 53 partially paved trails in Habichtswald Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 75 AllTrails community reviews.

Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Habichtswald Nature Park?

Habichtswaldsteig has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 2,889 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Ederseeweg, which has 1,300 m of elevation gain.

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