Best moderate trails in Knüll Nature Park
The area has been a nature park since 2021. The landscape is characterised by wooded hilltops alternating with idyllic meadow valleys. Villages and small towns that have managed to retain their authentic character invite you to relax and explore.
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- 4.3 (34)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Knüll Nature Park, Hesse. This route is a certified premium hiking trail that leads around the Knüllgebirge mountains. The Lochbachklamm gorge is without doubt the highlight of this tour: narrow paths, footbridges and bridges lead through the wildly romantic, almost gorge-like gorge in a notch valley. The route also leads through a typical low mountain range landscape with marvellous views and rustic forest sections. There are refreshment stops and small...
- 4.1 (11)·Moderate·3.1 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Knüll Nature Park, Hesse. This is a short hiking trail through the Lochbach Gorge near Hülsa, Knüllwald. The small Lochbach has dug itself quite deep into the landscape here, and the path leads along its course over numerous bridges and footbridges and along the slope as a narrow path to Wallenstein. In Wallenstein, there is a natural swimming pool and a castle ruin. The route is also suitable for children if they are sure-footed. The wooden bridges in...
- 3.4 (3)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hike in the Knüll Nature Park, Hesse. This route is a certified premium hiking trail that offers a very special forest experience. You walk along ancient trees and mostly on natural paths. In the past, these areas were grazed by cattle, but today you will find a place to enjoy absolute silence. The route is signposted with the red letters "HW". Highlights of the hike: - Ancient trees in the Hutewald forest - natural paths
- 4.4 (3)·Moderate·14.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in Hesse A varied circuit up the Eisenberg, the highest mountain in the Knüllgebirge. It takes you across meadows and through rustling forests and you will find many historical and archaeological traces. From the Borgmann tower, you have a good view of the Knüllgebirge landscape, the Habichtswald forest and the Kaufunger Wald forest.
- 3.9 (3)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Knüll Nature Park, Hesse. This circular hike in Rotkäppchenland leads to the Eisenberg near Oberaula. The route is marked with a yellow O3 on a green background and most hikers need between four and four and a half hours to complete the loop. Highlights of the hike: - View from the summit of the Eisenberg (636 m) - historic "Dreimärker" boundary stone - Refreshment stop at the Eisenberg mountain inn - Borgmann Tower viewing tower with views of the Rhön,...
- 4.8 (2)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrRelaxed circular hike in the Knüll Nature Park, Hesse. This hike around the Großer Steinkopf near Licherode can be reached by bus and train (Licherode bus stop). For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. There are also refreshment stops in Licherode. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Erfurt. The hiking trail starts in the centre of the village of Licherode and leads along the Waldwunderweg trail around the Großer Steinkopf and back to...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular walk in the Knüll Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful and fairly short forest walk that also leads past Ludwigseck Castle. The 15th century castle is now privately owned and cannot be visited. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful forest paths - Ludwigseck Castle
- 3.8 (6)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Knüll Nature Park, Hesse. Pure nature is the name of the game on this beautiful circular trail in the Steinwald forest. It leads along beautiful forest paths through the Buchenbachtal nature reserve near Christerode and to the waterfall near Christerode. Highlights of the hike: - Waterfall near Christerode - Buchenbachtal nature reserve near Christerode - Idyllic forest paths
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