Best wildlife trails in Vöhl
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Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Vöhl 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
- 4.2 (24)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Kellerwald-Ebersee National Park, Hesse. This circular trail starts at the hiking parking lot above the national park center. The trail is well marked and very well developed. It goes through the Hardt and the Hundsbachgründe around the Ringelberg, with the route mostly leading through forest past streams and slopes. The way back is slightly uphill. The route mainly follows gravel paths. From time to time there are also great views of the protected area's sea of...
- 4.7 (8)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrSection of the Urwaldsteig, Hesse This section is about the Ochsenbühl and on the banks of the Edersee towards Herzhausen. There are many water birds to watch. On a hillside path you finally reach the destination of this fourth stage, Asel. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - "Ederufer bei Herzhausen" nature reserve - "Ederfeld" - muddy bottom of the lake when the water recedes - Block rubble with historical trees
- 4.7 (2)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular long-distance stage on Edersee, Hesse This is the 5th stage of the popular "Urwaldsteig" long-distance hiking trail, which runs around the Edersee for a total of 68 km. The fifth stage starts in Asel and leads to Scheid. On this section you need a little surefootedness - in between it goes on narrow and sometimes stony paths over heaps of rubble and through ancient forests. The route is marked with the Elsbeerenblatt and follows the "Knorreichenstieg". You can enjoy great views of...
- 4.2 (10)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrStart the route at the "Elsebach" national park car park near Schmittlotheim. The arnica flower leads up to the Fahrentriesch. You are accompanied at every step by the remains of heather, old trees of forest pastures and narrow paths as witnesses of historical agricultural land use. The old landscape on Fahrentriesch with its rare Nardus meadow is to be preserved in the long term.
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·9.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrStage 3 of the Urwaldsteig, Hesse This section goes through the wild and romantic Wieslohgraben to the Edersee and a piece along its shore. The hike ends in Kirchlothheim, where you can spend the night or take the bus to the next larger town. Highlights of the hike: - Five lakes view - Banfe Bay
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Vöhl?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Vöhl is Urwaldsteig Stage 3: Bringhausen - Kirchlotheim. This trail is estimated to be 9.6 mi long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Vöhl?
Vöhl: With an ascent of 1,601 ft, Urwaldsteig Stage 3: Bringhausen - Kirchlotheim has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Urwaldsteig stage 5: Asel - Scheid with 1,371 ft of elevation gain.
