Best trails near Eschelberg
4.5(80 reviews)
Eschelberg: 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. Eschelberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Eschelberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (36)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried circular route in the Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park, Hesse. Everywhere around the Edersee there is beautiful wild nature to be discovered. From Rehbach, the route leads along the shore and past the Edersee wildlife park. The hike also leads to the dam and some great viewpoints. Highlights of the hike: - Wildlife Park - Lake Eder - Dam of the Edersee
- 4.5 (27)·Moderate·50.9 km·Est. 13.5–15 hrPopular cycle tour in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This cycle route is located in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park and starts in Waldeck. A particularly beautiful tour around the Edersee, often on forest paths. You can take a lunch break in Herzhausen about halfway along the route. You pass many campsites, so the route can also be completed in several shorter daily stages. Highlights of the route: - Views of the Edersee - Waldeck - Edersee shore near Herzhausen - Idyllic...
- 4.9 (8)·Moderate·58.9 km·Est. 15.5–17 hrPanoramic bike tour in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This loop trail leads around the Edersee. On the way there are places to stop for refreshments, campsites and pretty little towns, so that the tour can be tailored to individual needs. There is also a train station in Herzhausen, on the western shore of Lake Edersee. Highlights of the tour: - Views of the Edersee - Wildlife Park Edersee - Edersee shore near Herzhausen nature reserve - Dam of the Edersee - Affoldern reservoir
- 4.3 (6)·Hard·40.2 km·Est. 11–12.5 hrPopular cycle tour in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. Starting from Rehbach (or any other place along the route), you cycle once around Lake Edersee. The tour can be completed in one day or in several shorter daily stages. There are numerous campsites and other accommodation options on the shores of the lake. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Views of the Edersee - Edersee wildlife park - Hünselburg nature reserve - Side trip to Waldeck Castle (optional)
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·16.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried and popular youth hiking trail near Edertal, Hesse. This varied circular hike starts at the dam wall of Lake Edersee. It immediately climbs quite steeply and leads directly onto the jungle trail to Hemfurth. Numerous sights line the route, such as the Edersee trolley, the Great House (the house is upside down), the E.on waterworks and the Edersee Wildlife Park. There is even a bird of prey show here. If you don't fancy the wildlife park, there are other attractions along the way, such...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Eschelberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Eschelberg is Edersee Wildlife Park Circular Route, which has a 4.5 star rating from 36 reviews. This trail is 11.9 km long with an elevation gain of 225 m.
What is the longest trail near Eschelberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Eschelberg is On the banks of the Edersee Loop. This trail is estimated to be 58.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Eschelberg?
Eschelberg: With an ascent of 1,357 m, On the banks of the Edersee Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Edersee Circular Cycle Route (ER) with 1,272 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Eschelberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Eschelberg is Edersee riverside trail with a 4.3-star rating from 6 reviews.
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- Uhrenkopf
- Auf den Klippen
- Edersee
- Mühlteich
- Michelskopf
- Sperrmauer Edertalsperre
- Kletterwald
- Alter Grundablassschieber der Edertalsperre
- Kanzel
- Bloßenberg
- Oberbecken Waldeck II
- Greifvogelshow
- Affolderner See (Unterbecken)
- Nietring alte Rohrbahn
- Trifthütte
- Fünfseenblick Edersee
- Kanu-Rastplatz Anraff
- Eder
- Hammerbergspitze
- Eschelberg