Best trail running trails in Helsa

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Explore the most popular trail running 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 - Grimmsteig Etappe 4: Helsa-Wickenrode nach Nieste
4.0 (2)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
#3 - Helsa - Eschenstruth E1
4.0 (2)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#4 - Helsa H8 - Helserbornweg
3.6 (3)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Popular loop trail in the Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land, Hesse. This route starts at Helsa train station. It goes through the Kaufunger Wald, towards Kreuzstein, to Wickenrode and then back to Helsa. You can eat at one of the restaurants after the hike. Highlights of the hike: - Kaufunger Forest - Laudenbachtal - Wiener Platz
#5 - Helsa Loop 14
4.0 (1)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
The round begins at the Hergesbachtal hiking car park and leads once around the Rohrberg. The waymark is a black 14 on a yellow circle.
#6 - Helsa H1: Stubbergweg
4.0 (2)·Easy·3.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular loop trail in the Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land, Hesse. You walk through the beautiful Ibach valley on the Stubbergweg, which is also suitable for families. Loop trail1 from Helsa starts directly at the train station - ideal for arriving by bus or train. Highlights of the hike: - Quiet forest trails - Ibach Valley - Helsa
#7 - Helsa, H2 - Rohrbergweg
4.0 (1)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
The route begins at the train station in Helsa and leads south along the Hergesbach. On the way back, you shouldn't miss the Helsa cascade.
#8 - Kaufunger Forest: loop trail Prinzenborn
2.0 (1)·Moderate·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular loop trail in the Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land, Hesse. The Prinzenborn loop trail (loop trail 18 of the Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land) starts at the Lautenbach hiking car park. When arriving by public transport, get off at the "Kleines Feld" bus stop. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful forest trails - Prinzenborn - picturesque Lautenbach valley
#9 - 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
#10 - Loop Helser Born
Moderate·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular loop trail in the Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land, Hesse. This is hiking trail 19 of the Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land from the Wickenrode car park. The route is not consistently marked, so GPS navigation is an advantage. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest trails - Lautenbach Valley - Wickenrode

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest running trail in Helsa?

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

Which running 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 running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Helsa H8 - Helserbornweg with 1,200 ft of elevation gain.