Best trails near Helfensteine

Easy circular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse This route partly follows the course of the certified premium hiking trail "H2 Zierenberg - In geheimnisvoller Bergwelt". The trail can be reached by bus and train (bus stop: Alpenpfad) and there are refreshment stops at Dörnberghaus and Café Eden. Highlights of the hike: - Zierenberger Kuppe - Near-natural paths - nice places to stop for refreshments

Section of the certified long-distance hiking trail Habichtswaldsteig, Hesse. This 1st stage starts at the historic market square in Zierenberg. It heads in a southerly direction to Schneckenberg. Sure-footedness is required because of the crossing of a basalt debris field ( "Blaue Steine" -"blue stones"). From the Schreckenberg tower, a fantastic view of the Habichtswald forest can be enjoyed. Through mixed forests and the largest juniper heath in Europe, the tour is a real experience -...

Idyllic, certified premium hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This Habichtswaldsteig extra tour has been recognised by the German Hiking Institute. In addition to panoramic heights, there are wonderful heathland passages, beautiful forest and other geological features to discover. A white "H2" symbol ensures that hikers stay on the right path and narrow trails. Both Zierenberg and Dörnberg are ideal starting points for this circular trail. The Bergcafe Friedrichstein is...

Popular stage of the Kasselsteig, Hesse. This is the first stage of the Kasselsteig, a 160 km long panoramic hiking trail around the Kassel basin. The 15 km hike starts at Herkules. From there, you hike over the Hoher Dörnberg and the Helfensteine to Weimar. Highlights of the hike: - Hercules - Dörnberg - Helfensteine - Bühl - Ahnatal - Weimar

Idyllic circular trail near Zierenberg, Hesse. A marvellously beautiful circular hiking trail that is well signposted. Great viewpoints and various lovely resting places. Refreshments available at Dörnberg or via a short detour to the mountain inn. Highlights of the circular hike: - nice views - idyllic forest

Popular circular hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse The circular trail is easily accessible by bus and train (bus stop: nature park centre). From there, the natural loop leads through woods and meadows on quiet paths up to the Hoher Dörnberg past the Hohlestein. From there you have a magnificent view. On the way back, you pass the Helfersteinen. The rampart at the largest rock of the Helfensteine, with an artificial moat, indicates a former high medieval castle. There are...

Popular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. There is a first highlight right at the start of the stage: the Wilhemshöhe mountain park and the UNESCO World Heritage Site with Hercules, Löwenburg castle and trick fountains (take place every Wednesday and Sunday at 2.30 pm from May to October). A diversion is worthwhile! Accompanied by fantastic views over the Habichtswald forest, you hike on to the idyllic Silbersee lake with a rest area and even a campsite. After crossing the main...

Panoramic running route in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse Challenging lap, partly with cross sections. The route corresponds to the 7.5 km route from 2015. In addition to the two main runs (7,500 and 15,000 metres, one or two laps of the route recorded here), there are also two shorter routes and Nordic walking runs. A scenic but also challenging running course with many different sections. Meadow paths, forest paths, some single trails - you have to be prepared for changing ground...

Popular circular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park enchants with its magical and varied landscape. You climb several hills and hike through beautiful forest and extensive fields. The route is made for autumn. It is beautiful at any time of year, but particularly enchanting in autumn, when the leaves on the trees are ablaze with colour. Highlights of the hike: - Zierenberger Kuppe - Helfensteine - Weimar - Detour to the Hangarsteinsee lake...