Best city walk trails in Habichtswald Nature Park

1.1(2 reviews)

Hesse
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#2 of 12 nature parks

The Habichtswald Nature Park is located in the north of the Hessian Highlands. It delights visitors with its small half-timbered villages, diverse landscape and cultural and historical sights. A particular highlight is the Habichtswaldsteig premium hiking trail, which runs through the entire park. There are also many castles and castle ruins to discover.

The park was founded in 1962 and extends to the west of the city of Kassel. It is home to Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, which is internationally renowned.

Top trails

#1 - 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010)
1.1 (2)·Hard·26 mi·Est. 11–12 hr
Popular running event in Kassel, Hesse. This is the route of the Kassel Marathon from 2010. Please note the StVO. It is possible that some parts of this route were specially closed for the marathon and are now integrated again into normal road traffic. The route leads past many well-known attractions, including the Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe and the Hercules. Highlights of the route: - UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe - Alder Hole - Blue lake - Hercules - Loewenburg ("Lion...

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The Habichtswald Nature Park Center provides lots of information about nature and is an ideal starting point for many hikes. It is located in the middle of the Dörnberg nature reserve and is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, except on Mondays. Admission is free.

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Where is the best city walk trail to hike in Habichtswald Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best city walk trail to hike in Habichtswald Nature Park is 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010), which has a 1.1 star rating from 2 reviews. This trail is 26.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,238 ft.

What is the longest city walk trail in Habichtswald Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest city walk trail in Habichtswald Nature Park is 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010). This trail is estimated to be 26.0 mi long.