Best long 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 (25)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This varied loop starts on the east bank of the Eder (when arriving by bus or train: stop at the Sperrmauer Ostseite stop). From here, it goes through beautiful fields, meadows, quiet forest passages, and smaller villages once around the Affolderner See. A relatively short part goes along the main road. There are places to stop for refreshments. Attention: In several places, the way is through e.g., fallen trees blocked, which can...
- 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 (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...
- 4.4 (13)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. Around the Edersee is one of the oldest primeval forests in Central Europe. The forest areas, known for their ancient oaks, are criss-crossed by popular hiking trails such as the Urwaldsteig long-distance trail and the Knorreichenstieg. The Lindenberg route is a great way to experience a shortened version of these two popular routes. You not only experience the picturesque forests and some beautiful views of the sparkling...
- 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...
- 4.5 (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
- 4.7 (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...
- 4.2 (21)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. A nice tour around the Dicken Kopf and the Elmsberg. There is a nice hut at Tannendriesch. The hike is marked with a beech leaf throughout. Highlights of the hike: - Dicker Kopf ("Big head") - Elmsberg - Upper basin Waldeck II - romantic Heimbachtal
- 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
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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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