Best kid-friendly 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 (37)·Moderate·2.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. Stony paths, primeval forest and Kellerwaldsteig trails, great views over Lake Edersee and a primeval forest with gnarled oak trees - there's never a dull moment on this short hike. Due to the short distance, the route is also suitable for children. Highlights of the hike: - family-friendly - Views of the Edersee - Kahle Hardt
- 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...
- 4.8 (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
- 4.4 (15)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly hiike in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. A great route for a very relaxed hike, also with the whole family. You almost feel like you are in the wilderness on the Brueckengrundsteig. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - rustic oak and beech forests - "Loreley of the Edertal" - the plateau of the Himmelsbreite - Hagenstein
- 4.7 (18)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrTo old boundary stones Kellerwald-Edersee: Panoramic circular hiking trail This route is a real insider tip. The path begins at the Kellerwalduhr in Frankenau. There you walk briefly through the forest until you reach the beautiful Quernstkirche. There are great viewpoints here. The path then continues through the forest, over meadows, mountains and points with great nature. If you follow the path to Dehnerts Grad you will find an impressive memorial. Then it goes through dense fir forests...
- 4.5 (12)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. For a good 10 km, this hike leads around the Traddelkopf, the highest mountain in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park. One passes, among other things, the former nature reserve Ruhlauber, where some ancient beeches can be admired. Highlights of the hike: - near-natural forest paths - Traddelkopt
- 4.5 (16)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The starting point of the hike is the parking lot "P6 National Park Entrance Dinkelsburg". The route takes you along wide and easy forest paths, but also quite steeply uphill on narrow paths with fallen trees. The route is signposted with a "G" on a golden background. In the past, iron ore was mined on the "Rabenstein" and then transported to the surrounding gold panning villages such as Affoldern to extract gold from it. There...
- 4.4 (9)·Moderate·3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly hike in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The Daudenberg route in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park is marked with a beetle symbol throughout. With a distance of less than 5 km and many beautiful views, the route is well suited for a family hike. Highlights of the hike: - Five lakes view of the Edersee - beautiful forest paths - The rocky peaks of the Daudenberg
- 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.
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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