Best historic site trails in Waldeck
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Waldeck 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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- 4.3 (26)·Moderate·9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. A very beautiful hike, a large part of which follows the Kellerwaldsteig and Urwaldsteig trails. In addition to great nature, there are also cultural and historical attractions such as Waldeck Castle. There are places to stop for refreshments on the banks of the Eder. The starting point is right next to Waldeck Castle. Parking is available here. Highlights of the hike: - Eder - Waldeck Castle - Church in the lake
- 4.5 (11)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This hike takes you along the north bank of the Edersee. You walk across large parts of the Knorreichensteig, which owes its name to the gnarled oaks in the area, some of which are more than 800 years old. Highlights of the hike: - Edersee - Knorreichensteig - View from the Kahle Haardt
- 4.8 (10)·Easy·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrSection of the Urwaldsteig, Hesse It starts in Waldeck - a visit to the castle is definitely worth it. From the Elsterberg you have great views of the landscape around the Edersee and it goes through a fairytale forest with cripple trees and lots of mosses. Highlights: - Waldeck Castle - Steep slopes on the Edersee
- 4.5 (7)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The Waldecker hiking trail W3 leads hikers from the Waldecker market square around the Katzenstein nature reserve. On the way back you follow the well-known long-distance hiking trail "Urwaldsteig" on the north shore of Lake Edersee in the direction of Waldeck. The final ascent to the Schlossberg can be completed comfortably with the cable car. Highlights of the hike: - quiet forest trails - Urwaldsteig ("Jungle Trail") -...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrStage 5 of the "Kellerwaldsteig" long-distance hiking trail, Hesse. The fifth stage of the certified quality trail Kellerwaldsteig begins in the picturesque climatic health resort of Waldeck. Waldeck Castle there is likely to be known to many hikers as one of the landmarks of the Edersee region. The almost 12 km long route leads mostly through the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, past the banks of the Edersee and Affoldener See. There are places to stay overnight and restaurants in...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Waldeck?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Waldeck is Ederseeradweg ER1. This trail is estimated to be 17.4 mi long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Waldeck?
Waldeck: With an ascent of 2,027 ft, Urwaldsteig Stage 6: Scheid - Waldeck has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Ederseeradweg ER1 with 1,919 ft of elevation gain.
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- Lindenberg
- Hünselburg
- Kahle Hardt
- Kahle Haardt
- Mühlecke
- Schöne Aussicht Kahle Haardt
- Grillhütte Niederwerbe
- Reiherbach Vorstaubecken
- Werbe Vorstaubecken
- Kirche im See
- Camping Pferdekoppel
- Elsterberg
- Wohnmobilpark Edersee-Alm
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Seeblick Edersee
- Herrmanns Höhe
- Schloß Waldeck
- Werbe
- Weinberg
- Hexenkopf
- Kleiner Mehlberg