Best wildlife trails in Edertal

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Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Edertal with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Edersee Wildlife Park Loop
4.5 (36)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Varied loop 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
#2 - Ochsenwurzelskopf Route
4.0 (19)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Popular circular hiking trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The ox root route owes its name to the 542 m high ox root, around which this circular route runs. Other striking mountain ranges along the way are the small and large Hegekopf. In part, you hike on the popular Urwaldsteig or Urwaldpfad Edersee. The ox root route is marked with a red deer hiking symbol. Sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Big Conservation Head - Oxroot head -...
#3 - Edersee riverside trail
4.3 (6)·Hard·25 mi·Est. 11–12.5 hr
Popular bike tour in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. From Rehbach (or any other place along the way) you cycle once around the 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 bike tour: - Views of the Edersee - Edersee wildlife park - Huenselburg nature reserve - Detour to Waldeck Castle (optional)
#4 - Urwaldsteig Etappe 2: Hemfurth - Bringhausen
5.0 (3)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Section of the Urwaldsteig, Hesse The second section starts at the parking lots on Kraftwerkstraße Hemfurt. It goes up to the Großer Hegekopf, this climb is quite demanding. If you want to avoid it, you can take the cable car to the Peterskopf and then follow the signs back to the Urwaldsteig. Highlights: - White stone - Refuge at Sauermilchplatz
#5 - Ederseeradweg ER3
5.0 (2)·Moderate·23.8 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
#6 - Locheichen-Route
4.8 (5)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Popular loop trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. A great route through an extensive, old beech forest, which also includes the Locheiche area. The hiking symbol for this route is a squirrel. Highlights of the hike: - Hute beech trees - Remnants of heather - ancient beech forest
#7 - Böhne 2 (Bö2)
Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Family-friendly circular route around Böhne, Hesse Böhne is located in the middle of the Wildunger Senke - a basin landscape surrounded by forest and intensively used for agriculture. This rather short, somewhat hilly circular route initially leads through the forest, but mostly along fields without shade. A little caution is required, as about 200m along the K26. Highlights: - wide field landscape - local flora and fauna - quiet ways

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest wildlife trail in Edertal?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Edertal is Edersee riverside trail. This trail is estimated to be 25.0 mi long.

Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Edertal?

Edertal: With an ascent of 3,631 ft, Edersee riverside trail has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Ederseeradweg ER3 with 2,267 ft of elevation gain.