Best lake trails in Helsa

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

Top trails

#1 - Helsa H6 - Michelskopfweg
5.0 (1)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Train station - Schottenhof - Lewalterbrunnen - pork croissants - Michelskopfer See - Mariengrund
#2 - Helsa - Eschenstruth E2
4.8 (2)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#3 - Helsa - Eschenstruth E1
4.0 (2)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#4 - Ibachtal Loop
4.0 (1)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Circular hiking trail 16 of the Geo Nature Park Frau Holle Land. Reachable by bus and train, there are restaurants in Helsa.
#5 - Helsa H4 - Panoramaweg
1.0 (1)·Easy·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Hergesbach - fish ponds - Buchberg
#6 - Helsa Loop 16
Moderate·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Circular route 16 of the Kaufunger Wald nature park from the Hergesbachtal hiking car park
#7 - Eco-Pfad Industrie- und Kulturgeschichte Helsa
Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Educational trail on the industrial and cultural history of helsa This hike allows you to travel back in time through a place characterized by many historic half-timbered houses, which has an exciting regional industrial history. The eco path starts in the early 16th century and continues to the present day. The hike begins and ends at the train station in Helsa.
#8 - Helsa Rundwanderweg H10 - Kaufungerweg
Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Idyllic hike in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park from Helsa to Oberkaufungen. Highlights of the hike: - Historic mill wheel in Helsa - River Losse - Oberkaufungen brickwork museum

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest lake trail in Helsa?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Helsa is Helsa Rundwanderweg H10 - Kaufungerweg. This trail is estimated to be 8.8 mi long.

Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Helsa?

Helsa: With an ascent of 1,463 ft, Helsa H6 - Michelskopfweg has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Ibachtal Loop with 1,197 ft of elevation gain.