Best hard 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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- 4.3 (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 (9)·Hard·10.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular loop in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This hike is quite strenuous due to its length and the several hundred meters of altitude that have to be overcome. The start is in Bringhausen. The route circles the Bloßenberg, the Daudenberg and leads to the Waldeck upper reservoir. From there, the route leads through the forest back to the starting point. A little way along the smaller Waldeck I upper reservoir is the "Zum Waldbölker" snack bar, which is open between Easter...
- 4.2 (13)·Hard·42.8 mi·Est. 21–23 hrPanoramic long-distance hiking trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The Urwaldsteig Edersee could not have a more appropriate name: The route leads through real primeval forest - one of the last in Europe. The hikers are offered a pleasant mixture of wild nature and a little luxury; There are several places to stop for refreshments and accommodation along the route. If you want to take home a souvenir of the hike on the Urwaldsteig, you can get a hiking pass and have it...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried and popular youth hiking trail near Edertal, Hesse. This varied circular hike starts at the Edersee dam. It goes straight uphill quite steeply and directly on the jungle path to Hemfurth. Numerous sights line the way, such as the Edersee Draisine, the Great House (the house is upside down), the E.on waterworks and the Edersee Wildlife Park. There is even a birds of prey show here. If you don't feel like visiting the wildlife park, you will find other attractions on the way, such as...
- Hard·13.2 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrA scenic stretch of road on the Edersee, Hesse The eighth stage of the Ederhöhenweg begins in Bringhausen and leads over the forests of the Daudenberg and Ochsenwurzelkopf to Edersee. From there it goes to the stage destination Bergheim. Highlights: - Viewing platform at the large pool - Edersee wildlife park - barrier wall - Bergheim Castle
- Hard·10.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic stretch of road on the Edersee, Hesse You have a particularly beautiful view of the Edertal from Hagenstein over a cliff, here you can also take a break. If you want, you can take the ferry in Asel-Süd. Otherwise it goes from there on the lake to Bringhausen. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - A deep view of the Edertal - Views to the Edersee
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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