Best river 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.
Top trails
- 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...
- 4.8 (13)·Hard·15.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This route is one of the Habichtswald extra tours and is a certified premium hiking trail that starts in the idyllic half-timbered town of Naumburg. You hike through a beautiful cultural landscape, often along the edges of forests. A particular highlight is the Weidelsburg castle, from whose ruins you have an excellent view. A red circle with a white "H8" symbol points the way. If you are travelling by bus or train, take...
- 4.7 (3)·Hard·21.2 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPremium hiking trail and section of the Habichtswaldsteig, Hesse The final section of the certified premium hiking trail takes you across humming meadows, past orchards with 100 varieties of apple, through beech forests and past streams and ponds. Highlights: - "Herrensteine" - Waldeck with castle - Devil's Pulpit - Aquapark and animal park
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse The circular trail is easily accessible by bus and train (bus stop: nature park centre). From there, the natural loop leads through woods and meadows on quiet paths up to the Hoher Dörnberg past the Hohlestein. From there you have a magnificent view. On the way back, you pass the Helfersteinen. The rampart at the largest rock of the Helfensteine, with an artificial moat, indicates a former high medieval castle. There are...
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·7.6 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. A picturesque nature reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site and good public transport connections - this hike offers all this and more. This trail is located in the south-west of Kassel and connects the Dönche nature reserve with the Hercules monument in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe. The route consists of forest paths, gravel paths and sections with uneven ground. The nature reserve is characterised by hilly terrain, while the ascent to the...
- 4.8 (6)·Moderate·15.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic 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
- 4.9 (5)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This Habichtswald-Extratour is a certified premium hiking trail that often leads past the edges of the forest and offers wonderful views of the cultivated landscape and surrounding villages. A detour to Weidelsburg Castle is also recommended for history buffs. A white "H7" on a red background marks this route. Highlights of the hike: - Great views - Detour to Weidelsburg Castle (optional) - beautiful forest paths
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Visitor info
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Facilities
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 river trail to hike in Habichtswald Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best river 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 river trail in Habichtswald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Habichtswald Nature Park is Habichtswaldsteig. This trail is estimated to be 85.3 km long.
How many river trails are in Habichtswald Nature Park?
There are 39 river trails in Habichtswald Nature Park.These river trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 241 AllTrails community reviews.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Habichtswald Nature Park?
Habichtswaldsteig has the most elevation gain for river trails with 2,889 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Permanente RTF: Zur Edertalsperre, which has 1,357 m of elevation gain.
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