Best trails near Affolderner See
4.5(49 reviews)
Affolderner See: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Affolderner See: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Affolderner See are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (25)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular route in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This is a varied round that starts on the east bank of the Eder (when arriving by bus or train: stop at the Sperrmauer Ostseite stop). From here it goes through beautiful fields, meadows, quiet forest passages and smaller villages once around the Affolderner See. A relatively short part goes along the main road. There are places to stop for refreshments. Attention: In several places the way is through e.g. fallen trees...
- 4.6 (17)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The starting point of the hike is the car park "P6 National Park Eingang Dinkelsburg" (Nature Park Entrance Dinkelsburg"). The route leads along wide and easy forest paths, but also quite steeply uphill on narrow paths with fallen trees. The route is signposted with a "G" on a golden background. In the past, iron ore was mined on the "Rabenstein" and then transported to the surrounding gold panning villages such as...
- 4.6 (4)·Moderate·45.7 km·Est. 11–12 hrVaried cycle tour along the Eder, Hesse. This 45 km route connects Fritzlar and Korbach. Both the start and finish points are at a railway station, making it easy to travel by public transport. Along the way, you cycle along the route of the former Edersee railway, which has been converted into a cycle path. Highlights of the tour: - Grey Tower and Fritzlar Cathedral Museum - Edersee railway cycle path - Korbach
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·60.5 km·Est. 18–19.5 hrPromising 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
- Hard·21.2 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrScenic 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Affolderner See?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Affolderner See is Affoldern Lake Circular, which has a 4.5 star rating from 25 reviews. This trail is 12.6 km long with an elevation gain of 433 m.
What is the longest trail near Affolderner See?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Affolderner See is Edersee Circular (MTB). This trail is estimated to be 60.5 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Affolderner See?
Affolderner See: With an ascent of 2,028 m, Edersee Circular (MTB) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Fritzlar - Ederseebahn Cycle Path - Korbach with 883 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Affolderner See?
The most popular and difficult trail near Affolderner See is Ederhöhenweg Stage 8: Bringhausen - Bergheim with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.
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