Best walking 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...
- 4.8 (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
- 4.7 (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
- 4.3 (4)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic circular trail near Zierenberg, Hesse. A marvellously beautiful circular hiking trail that is well signposted. Great viewpoints and various lovely resting places. Refreshments available at Dörnberg or via a short detour to the mountain inn. Highlights of the circular hike: - nice views - idyllic forest
- 4.5 (4)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular 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
- 4.5 (4)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-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
- 4.9 (3)·Easy·1.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Habichtspark Nature Park, Hesse. The route suggested here follows nature park trails 1 and 2 from the Hessenturm hiking car park. If you wish, you can take a detour to the Hessenturm tower. Highlights of the route: - Child-friendly - Hessenturm tower (optional) - beautiful views
- 4.8 (5)·Moderate·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrChild-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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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 trail for walking in Habichtswald Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for walking 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 walking trail in Habichtswald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Habichtswald Nature Park is Breuna loop trail 4. This trail is estimated to be 9.7 km long.
How many walking trails are in Habichtswald Nature Park?
There are 29 walking trails in Habichtswald Nature Park.These walking trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 82 AllTrails community reviews.
Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Habichtswald Nature Park?
REHAMED Hercules Mountain Run 2020 has the most elevation gain for walking trails with 376 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Rasenallee - Herkules, which has 304 m of elevation gain.
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