Best bike touring trails in Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
The Kellerwald-Edersee National Park is located in the district of Waldeck-Frankenberg in northern Hesse. It is part of the Kellerwald forest and its beech forests have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011.
The 5,738 hectares of ancient beech forests here are preserved and protected. They invite you to take idyllic walks and exciting hikes, which can lead to many a hilltop. The national park is the heart of the green north of Hesse.
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- 4.5 (27)·Moderate·31.6 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrPopular bike tour in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This cycle path is located in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park and starts in Waldeck. A particularly beautiful tour around the Edersee, which often runs on forest paths. A lunch break can be taken in Herzhausen about halfway along the route. You pass many campsites, so that the route can also be completed in several shorter daily stages. Highlights of the route: - Views of the Edersee - Waldeck - Edersee shore near...
- 4.3 (6)·Hard·25 mi·Est. 11–12.5 hrPopular bike tour in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. From Rehbach (or any other place along the way) you cycle once around the Edersee. The tour can be completed in one day or in several shorter daily stages. There are numerous campsites and other accommodation options on the shores of the lake. Highlights of the bike tour: - Views of the Edersee - Edersee wildlife park - Huenselburg nature reserve - Detour to Waldeck Castle (optional)
- 4.5 (3)·Moderate·18.3 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrFrankenauer Flur experience: The region around Vöhl-Herzhausen, the Lorfetal as far as Frankenau can be explored over a distance of almost 28 kilometers. On the plateau of the Kellerwald you can explore colorful flower meadows, skimmed cheese and heather on a leisurely bike tour. About half of the route is gravel, the other half paved.
Visitor info
Visitors can find a wealth of information at the Kellerwald National Park Center. Here, a building with striking architecture, unusual exhibits and a unique 4D cinema experience awaits. There are also artistic displays and interesting exhibits that provide an insight into the wilderness of the Kellerwald. The visitor center is open from November to March from 10 am to 4:30 pm (Tuesday to Sunday) and from April to October from 10 am to 6 pm (daily).
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