Best camping trails in Kassel
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Explore the most popular camping trails near Kassel 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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- 4.0 (20)·Moderate·16.1 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrVaried cycle tour in the Reinhardswald Nature Park, Hesse. From Kassel main station, it is only a few minutes by bike to the Fulda. Once the route reaches the river, it goes north along its banks to where the Weser originated: the confluence of the Fulda and Werra rivers. Most of the route runs along the "German Unity" cycle path. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Guelph castle and half-timbered houses in Hann. Münden - Kassel - Cycle path along the Fulda - Confluence of the Fulda and Werra...
- 4.1 (6)·Moderate·13.5 miPopular running event in Kassel, Hesse. This is the official route of the Kassel Half Marathon. All current information about the event can be found here: https://www.kassel-marathon.de/de. Highlights of the route: - Karlsaue - Fulda - Detour to the planetary hiking trail (optional)
- 4.5 (11)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrNice bike tour or hike in Kassel, Hesse. This loop in Kassel is suitable for jogging, walking or cycling. Many bodies of water line the path, including the Fulda, the Hirschgraben and the Kuechengraben. There is a restaurant and the route can be reached by bus and train. Highlights of the hike: - Karlsaue - Fulda floodplain - Planet trail - Aueteich - Fulda promenade - Hirschgraben
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular 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 start of the 15 km long hike is Hercules. From there you hike over the Hohen Doernberg and the Helfensteine to Weimar. Highlights of the hike: - Hercules - Doernberg - Helfensteine - Buhl - Ahnatal - Weimar
- 4.7 (2)·Hard·11.7 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrPopular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. There is a first highlight right at the beginning of the stage: the Bergpark Wilhemshöhe and the UNESCO World Heritage Site with Hercules, Löwenburg and water features (every Wednesday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from May to October). A detour is worth it! Accompanied by great views over the Habichtswald, you hike on to the idyllic Silbersee with a rest area and even a campground. After crossing the road (attention!) you will soon reach the...
- 3.3 (3)·Moderate·25.5 mi·Est. 11–12 hrBeautiful, varied route near Kassel, Hesse. The round tour around Kassel offers a lot of variety: Sometimes it leads through urban areas, sometimes past forest and meadow landscapes and also along waterways. Highlights of the round: - View of the Buga lake - View over the Fulda - Idyllic forest and meadow areas
- 2.8 (3)·Moderate·30.8 mi·Est. 11.5–13 hrVaried racing bike circuit near Kassel, Hesse. The varied round leads once at the city limits completely around Kassel. The starting point here is the Wilhelmshöhe train station, but the official route begins a little further west on Kunoldstrasse. You can drive the lap clockwise or counter-clockwise and get on at any point. Highlights of the route: - Fulda - Fulda floodplain - pasture park
- 1.1 (2)·Hard·26 mi·Est. 11–12 hrPopular running event in Kassel, Hesse. This is the route of the Kassel Marathon from 2010. Please note the StVO. It is possible that some parts of this route were specially closed for the marathon and are now integrated again into normal road traffic. The route leads past many well-known attractions, including the Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe and the Hercules. Highlights of the route: - UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe - Alder Hole - Blue lake - Hercules - Loewenburg ("Lion...
- Moderate·15.9 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrVaried loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. On its 25 km, this loop trail near Kassel offers a nice physical challenge and a lot of variety. The route leads via Silberborn, Hohes Gras, the Firnsbachtal and the Sieben Teiche, among other places. The highest point of the hike is reached in Hohes Gras - the ascents and descents to be overcome from here are extremely moderate. Highlights of the hike: - UNESCO World Heritage Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe - Firnsbach valley - Hohes Gras -...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest camping trail in Kassel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Kassel is Discovery tour Kassel. This trail is estimated to be 30.8 mi long.
Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Kassel?
Kassel: With an ascent of 4,265 ft, Ederseeweg has the most elevation gain of all of the camping trails in the area. The next highest ascent for camping trails is Über Wolfsanger- Herkules- Firnsbachtal with 3,362 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult camping trail in Kassel?
The most popular and difficult camping trail in Kassel is Over the Doernberg with a 4.7-star rating from 2 reviews.
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