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Best kid-friendly trails in Habichtswald Nature Park

Best kid-friendly trails in Habichtswald Nature Park

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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. #1 - UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe, Herkules and Asch Loop

    4.6 (151)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular loop near Kassel, Hesse This varied tour takes hikers through the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe. The Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is rich in water and cultural and historical sights such as Hercules and Wilhelmshöhe Castle. A special attraction in the summer months are the famous "Kassel water games", which look back on a tradition that goes back several centuries. Although there is a little uphill and downhill, this loop is also suitable for slightly older children....

  2. #2 - Bergpark Kassel

    4.5 (8)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    This 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...

  3. #3 - On the alpine path around the Zierenberger Kuppe

    4.2 (23)·Easy·3.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Easy 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 - H3 Habichtswald: In the Glory of Hercules

    4.8 (14)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular premium hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This route is a certified premium hiking trail that also belongs to the Habichtswald extra tours. Starting point is at the car park, it goes through picturesque forests and forest avenues. The trail is well marked with a white "H3" on a red background, many views worth seeing are waiting to be discovered, such as the idyllic Silbersee. There is also a rest stop that can be used on the way. Flowery meadows alternate with...

  5. #5 - Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe loop trail 14

    4.8 (5)·Moderate·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. Loop trail 14 near Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe starts at the Hercules, one of the most popular hiking destinations in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe. Loop trail 14 is very short and runs the Bachberg. Highlights of the hike: - Detour to the Hercules - Hutewiesen - Bachberg - Elfbuchen

  6. #6 - Hohes Gras - Nature Park Loop Trail 6

    4.1 (3)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular 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

  7. #7 - Habichtswaldsteig H6: Im Tal der Quellen (Extratour)

    4.6 (11)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Certified premium hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This route is one of the 8 Extratour loops in the beautiful Habichtswald Nature Park. It starts in the Bad Emstal spa gardens, near the Parkhotel. The route heads north towards the Sand district and later through the wonderfully fragrant rose and herb garden. This tour offers pretty much everything a hiker could wish for: forest edges, open, idyllic meadow landscapes and the beautiful Ems valley. A special cultural and...

  8. #8 - Katzenstein - Hohlestein

    4.5 (4)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-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

  9. #9 - Rund um die Zeche Marie

    4.8 (5)·Moderate·1.6 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Child-friendly loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This relaxed loop begins at the Bismarck Tower hiking car park. The route runs between the Doenchebach and the Brasselsberg, on the summit of which the Bismarck Tower is enthroned. Those arriving by bus or train get off at the Bluetenweg bus stop. Highlights of the route: - familyfriendly - Kneipp pool - View of the Brasselsberg - beautiful forest paths

  10. #10 - Nature park trail 1 at the Klauskopf

    4.6 (4)·Moderate·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This is loop 1 of a total of 2 at the Klauskopf. The hike begins west of Riede and leads along several stations that are reminiscent of the historic Riede landscape park. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful forest trails - Klauskopf - Detour to the castle park and castle Riede (optional)
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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 kid-friendly trail to hike in Habichtswald Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best kid-friendly trail to hike in Habichtswald Nature Park is UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe, Herkules and Asch Loop, which has a 4.6 star rating from 151 reviews. This trail is 4.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,017 ft.

What is the longest kid-friendly trail in Habichtswald Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest kid-friendly trail in Habichtswald Nature Park is Habichtswaldsteig H6: Im Tal der Quellen (Extratour). This trail is estimated to be 8.2 mi long.

How many kid-friendly trails are in Habichtswald Nature Park?

There are 30 kid-friendly trails in Habichtswald Nature Park.These kid-friendly trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 269 AllTrails community reviews.

Which kid friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Habichtswald Nature Park?

H3 Habichtswald: In the Glory of Hercules has the most elevation gain for kid-friendly trails with 1,240 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Habichtswaldsteig H6: Im Tal der Quellen (Extratour), which has 1,197 ft of elevation gain.

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