Best trails near Großer Hegekopf

Popular circular hiking trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The Ochsenwurzelskopf route owes its name to the 542 metre high Ochsenwurzelskopf, around which this circular trail runs. Other striking mountain ranges along the route are the Kleine and Große Hegekopf. In part, you hike along the popular Urwaldsteig or Urwaldpfad Edersee. The Ochsenwurzelskopf route is marked with a red deer hiking symbol. Sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are recommended. Highlights of the...

Section of the primeval forest trail, Hesse The second section starts at the car park on Kraftwerkstraße Hemfurt. It goes up to the Großer Hegekopf, this ascent is quite demanding. If you want to avoid it, you can take the cable car to Peterskopf and then follow the signs back to the Urwaldsteig. Highlights: - White Stone - Refuge at the Sauermilchplatz

Promising mountain bike tour in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This moderately difficult MTB route in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which takes about 5.5 hours, is best tackled with a full suspension bike but can also be easily managed with a hardtail. In summer, swimming is possible in the deep blue Edersee. In many places, the route follows the jungle trail; it is essential to be considerate of hikers here. Highlights of the route: - great views - Lake Eder - varied trails

Scenic section of the Edersee, Hesse The eighth stage of the Ederhöhenweg starts in Bringhausen and leads through the forests of the Daudenberg and Ochsenwurzelkopf to Edersee. From there, the route continues to the stage finish in Bergheim. Highlights: - Viewing platform at the large basin - Edersee wildlife park - Barrier wall - Bergheim Castle