Best trails near Elsterberg
4.5(56 reviews)
Elsterberg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 9 trails will get you there, including hiking, backpacking, and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Elsterberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Elsterberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (26)·Moderate·14.5 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular route in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. A very beautiful hike, much of which follows the Kellerwaldsteig and Urwaldsteig trails. In addition to great nature, there are also cultural and historical attractions such as Waldeck Castle. There are refreshment stops along the banks of the Eder. The starting point is right next to Waldeck Castle. There are car parking facilities here. Highlights of the hike: - Eder - Waldeck Castle - Church in the lake
- 4.8 (10)·Easy·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrSection of the primeval forest trail, Hesse The trail starts in Waldeck - a visit to the castle is definitely worthwhile here. From Elsterberg, you have great views of the landscape around Lake Edersee and the route leads through a fairytale forest with stunted trees and lots of mosses. Highlights: - Waldeck Castle - Steep slopes on the Edersee
- 4.5 (7)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The Waldeck hiking trail W3 leads hikers from the Waldeck market square around the Katzenstein nature reserve. On the way back, you follow the well-known long-distance hiking trail "Urwaldsteig" along the northern shore of Lake Edersee in the direction of Waldeck. The final ascent to the Schlossberg can be completed in comfort using the cable car. Highlights of the hike: - Quiet forest paths - Primeval forest...
- 4.7 (3)·Hard·21.2 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPremium hiking trail and section of the Habichtswaldsteig, Hesse The final section of the certified premium hiking trail takes you across humming meadows, past orchards with 100 varieties of apple, through beech forests and past streams and ponds. Highlights: - "Herrensteine" - Waldeck with castle - Devil's Pulpit - Aquapark and animal park
- 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
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrStage 5 of the "Kellerwaldsteig" long-distance hiking trail, Hesse. The fifth stage of the certified Kellerwaldsteig quality trail begins in the picturesque climatic health resort of Waldeck. Waldeck Castle is probably known to many hikers as one of the landmarks of the Edersee region. The route is almost 12 kilometres long and leads mostly through the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, past the shores of Lake Edersee and Lake Affolden. There are overnight accommodation and refreshment...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrStage 4 of the long-distance hiking trail "Kellerwaldsteig", Hesse. The Kellerwaldsteig quality trail is a 160 km circular hike in the Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park. The fourth stage of the varied long-distance hiking trail begins in Basdorf and ends in the town of Waldeck. You hike almost continuously through the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park. If beautiful forest paths and great views of Lake Edersee are not enough, you can experience some action at the Edersee summer toboggan run and...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Elsterberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Elsterberg. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 7 hiking trails, 5 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Elsterberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Elsterberg is Waldeck Castle - Nieder-Werbe - Waldeck-West, which has a 4.3 star rating from 26 reviews. This trail is 14.5 km long with an elevation gain of 501 m.
What is the longest trail near Elsterberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Elsterberg is Edersee Circular (MTB). This trail is estimated to be 60.5 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Elsterberg?
Elsterberg: 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 Korbach - Waldeck with 1,019 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Elsterberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Elsterberg is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 4: Naumburg - Edersee with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.
Top sights in Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park
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Points of interest
- Lindenberg
- Hünselburg
- Kahle Hardt
- Kahle Haardt
- Mühlecke
- Schöne Aussicht Kahle Haardt
- Grillhütte Niederwerbe
- Reiherbach Vorstaubecken
- Werbe Vorstaubecken
- Kirche im See
- Camping Pferdekoppel
- Elsterberg
- Wohnmobilpark Edersee-Alm
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Seeblick Edersee
- Herrmanns Höhe
- Schloß Waldeck
- Werbe
- Weinberg
- Hexenkopf
- Kleiner Mehlberg