Best easy trails in Habichtswald Nature Park
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.
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- 4.5 (8)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis short loop leads through the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, the largest mountain park in Europe, which stretches majestically across the slopes of the Habichtswald forest. The route begins at the lower visitor centers and winds its way up to the monumental Hercules Monument, Kassel's landmark. Along the way, the artificial ruins of Löwenburg Castle, the magnificent Devil's Bridge and the aqueduct invite you to explore. Giant trees over 200 years old thrive in the...
- 4.3 (30)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse Soak up nature on this loop just a few kilometers west of Kassel. It leads through nature on partly narrow paths, partly on wider forest roads and with a few smaller climbs. Some ancient, mighty giant trees await in the area of the former Blindenpfad. The idyllic Hühnerberg meadows and pretty waters such as the Erlenloch and the Blaue Lake complement the natural hike. There is the possibility to stop at the Erlenloch. Highlights of the...
- 4.2 (23)·Easy·3.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrEasy hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse This route partly follows the course of the certified premium hiking trail "H2 Zierenberg - In a mysterious mountain world". The trail can be reached by bus and train (stop: Alpenpfad) and there are refreshment stops in the Doernberghaus and Café Eden. Highlights of the hike: - Zierenberger Kuppe - natural paths - nice restaurants
- 4.4 (7)·Easy·3.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. Loop trail 55 (also: loop trail 12) in the Habichtswald Nature Park begins at the Hirzstein hiking car park. From here you walk around the Hirzstein nature reserve and hike through beautiful, shady forest. Highlights of the hike: - Firnsbach valley - Hirzstein nature reserve - Devil's Corner
- 4.5 (4)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. Loop trail 6 in the Habichtswald Nature Park starts at the Essigberg hiking car park and leads through the forest. If you are looking for a little challenge, drop by the Hohes Gras climbing forest. In winter you can also go tobogganing directly at the car park on the Essigberg toboggan slope. Highlights of the hike: - Essigberg - Hohes Gras Climbing Forest - Uhlenstein
- 4.5 (4)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This leisurely short hike leads the first few kilometers along the idyllic edges of the forest and then through the fields back to the parking lot. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Hohlestein (basalt cone) - forested Katzenstein
- 4.9 (3)·Easy·1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Habichtspark Nature Park, Hesse. The route suggested here follows nature park routes 1 and 2 from the Hessenturm hiking car park. If you want, you can take a detour to the Hessenturm. Highlights of the route: - child-friendly - Hessenturm (optional) - beautiful views
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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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