Best trail running 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
- 4.5 (8)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis 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...
- 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...
- 4.2 (23)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrEasy 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
- 4.5 (11)·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 (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
- 4.6 (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)
- 4.7 (3)·Moderate·6.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrScenic hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. From the Seebergstraße car park, you hike around the Hühnerberg and up to the Herkules. With a length of just over 6 kilometres, the route is a moderate distance. The start and finish can also be reached by bus. Highlights of the hike: - Views over the Habichtswald - Hercules
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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 hiking trail for running in Habichtswald Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best hiking trail for running in Habichtswald Nature Park is Bergpark Kassel, which has a 4.5 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 4.5 km long with an elevation gain of 131 m.
What is the longest running trail in Habichtswald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Habichtswald Nature Park is 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010). This trail is estimated to be 41.8 km long.
How many running trails are in Habichtswald Nature Park?
There are 84 running trails in Habichtswald Nature Park.These running trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 241 AllTrails community reviews.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Habichtswald Nature Park?
8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) has the most elevation gain for running trails with 987 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Kassel: Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe - Hohes Gras - Elgershausen, which has 800 m of elevation gain.
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