Best trails near Hensel und Gretel
4.1(93 reviews)
Hensel und Gretel: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Hensel und Gretel: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hensel und Gretel are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (44)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse. The Ettelsberg is a popular destination for active people all year round; depending on the time of year, you can go mountain biking or skiing, hiking and enjoy nature here. Highlights of the hike: - fantastic views - Summit of the Ettelsberg - High Heath Tower - reservoir - Willingen wildlife and leisure park
- 3.8 (9)·Moderate·22.4 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrVaried circular trail in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse/North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful mountain bike tour from Willingen. It goes over a few hills such as the Langenberg through the "Neuer Hagen" nature reserve, where you will find the largest mountain heath in north-west Germany. There is a restaurant along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Neuer Hagen nature reserve - Langenberg - Ettelsberg - Also accessible by bus and train - Refreshment stops
- 4.1 (12)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis circular route guides hikers into the rolling highlands of the Diemelsee Nature Park, setting out near the visitor center in Willingen. The trail climbs through quiet woodland passages before reaching the open expanse of the Hochheide plateau, the largest mountain heathland in North-West Germany. Rare ice-age survivors like crooked mountain birches and heather frame the wide paths, offering a distinct subarctic feel. Moving across the ridges leads past the towering Hochheideturm on the...
- 4.7 (7)·Hard·17.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic hike to the Hochheideturm tower near Willingen (Upland), Hesse There are numerous refreshment stops along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Summer toboggan run in Willingen (Upland) - View from the Hochheideturm tower - Hiking through the beautiful heath landscape of the Sauerland
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·22 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrVaried hiking trail to the Clemensberg from Willingen (Uppland), Hesse The route starts at the railway station in Willingen (Upland). There are refreshment stops along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Hiking on the Uplandsteig and Rothaarsteig long-distance hiking trails - View from the Clemensberg - Summer toboggan run in Willingen
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Hensel und Gretel?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Hensel und Gretel. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Hensel und Gretel?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hensel und Gretel is Ettelsberg from Willingen, which has a 4.2 star rating from 44 reviews. This trail is 7.7 km long with an elevation gain of 279 m.
What is the longest trail near Hensel und Gretel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hensel und Gretel is Waldeck-Frankenberg Trail. This trail is estimated to be 22.4 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hensel und Gretel?
Hensel und Gretel: With an ascent of 781 m, Auf dem Rothaarsteig und dem Uplandsteig rund um den Ettelsberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Waldeck-Frankenberg Trail with 654 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hensel und Gretel?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hensel und Gretel is W6 Willingen and the Hochheiden Plateau with a 4.1-star rating from 12 reviews.
