Best walking trails in Kassel

This short loop leads through the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, the largest mountain park in Europe, which stretches majestically across the slopes of the Habichtswald forest. The route begins at the lower visitor centers and winds its way up to the monumental Hercules Monument, Kassel's landmark. Along the way, the artificial ruins of Löwenburg Castle, the magnificent Devil's Bridge and the aqueduct invite you to explore. Giant trees over 200 years old thrive in the...

Child-friendly, relaxed loop in Kassel, Hesse. Lots of water is waiting to be discovered and experienced on this cosy loop. So, don't forget the swimming gear in summer! The start is near the Kassel beach bar, in the centre of the former "Buga" site. The route leads through the city's beautifully landscaped local recreation area. It is nice to relax in the meadow landscape and on the Fulda promenade and children will love the playground. The route can be reached by bus and train (e.g. from...

Family-friendly loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. Loop trail 14 near Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe starts at the Hercules, one of the most popular hiking destinations in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe. Loop trail 14 is very short and runs the Bachberg. Highlights of the hike: - Detour to the Hercules - Hutewiesen - Bachberg - Elfbuchen

Family-friendly walk in Kassel, Hesse. This leisurely walk or run takes you through Schönfeld Park with its Klangpfad ("sound trail") and 8 sound objects. It is recommended to take a stroll in the Botanical Garden, whose 50s-style garden art is worth a visit at any time of year. As in many places in Kassel, there is of course a viewpoint with a view of the Hercules. The start is at the car park on Frankfurter Straße. It is also possible to take the number 25 bus to the Botanical...

Panoramic hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. From the Seebergstrasse hiking car park you hike around the Huehnerberg and up to Herkules. With a length of just over 6 km, the route is of moderate distance. The start and finish can also be reached by bus. Highlights of the hike: - Views over the Habichtswald - Hercules

Popular loop trail near Kassel, Hesse. A leisurely stroll or a nice jogging loop around the Karlswiese and the Karlsaue. Part of the hike is on the planetary path that starts right at the orangery. Reachable by bus and train (a short walk from the "Am Weinberg" stop). Highlights of the hike: - Karlsaue - Fulda promenade - Planetarium and planetary hiking trail - Orangery

Popular loop in Kassel, Hesse. Jogging, a tour with the whole family or just a relaxed walk - the Karlsaue and the Planet Path are popular destinations in Kassel. The route leads around the Hirschgraben. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Hirschgraben - Karlsaue - Aueteich - Planet trail

Family-friendly walk in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This leisurely short hike leads the first few kilometers along the idyllic edges of the forest and then through the fields back to the parking lot. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Hohlestein (basalt cone) - forested Katzenstein

Child-friendly loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This relaxed loop begins at the Bismarck Tower hiking car park. The route runs between the Doenchebach and the Brasselsberg, on the summit of which the Bismarck Tower is enthroned. Those arriving by bus or train get off at the Bluetenweg bus stop. Highlights of the route: - familyfriendly - Kneipp pool - View of the Brasselsberg - beautiful forest paths