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Best walking trails in Habichtswald Nature Park

Best walking 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 - 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...

  2. #2 - 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

  3. #3 - Rasenallee - Herkules

    4.7 (3)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Panoramic hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. From the Seebergstrasse hiking car park you hike around the Huehnerberg and up to Herkules. With a length of just over 6 km, the route is of moderate distance. The start and finish can also be reached by bus. Highlights of the hike: - Views over the Habichtswald - Hercules

  4. #4 - Hunter's path on the Doernberg

    4.3 (4)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Idyllic loop trail near Zierenberg, Hesse. A fantastic hiking trail that is well signposted. Great viewpoints, and also various nice picnic areas. Refreshments at the Dörnberg, or a short detour to the mountain inn. Highlights of the hike: - nice views - idyllic forest

  5. #5 - REHAMED Hercules Mountain Run 2020

    5.0 (3)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr

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

    4.5 (4)·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 - 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

  8. #8 - 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

  9. #9 - Bilstein Loop

    4.9 (3)·Moderate·3.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse The route follows nature park loops 2 and 3 from the Bilsteinblick hiking car park. You pass several fantastic viewpoints. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Bilstein - Bocksgeil lookout point
  10. Hessenturm Loop

    #10 - Hessenturm Loop

    4.6 (3)·Easy·1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Family-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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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail for walking in Habichtswald Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for walking in Habichtswald Nature Park is Bergpark Kassel, which has a 4.5 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 2.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 429 ft.

What is the longest walking trail in Habichtswald Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Habichtswald Nature Park is Breuna loop trail 4. This trail is estimated to be 6.0 mi long.

How many walking trails are in Habichtswald Nature Park?

There are 29 walking trails in Habichtswald Nature Park.These walking trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 82 AllTrails community reviews.

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

REHAMED Hercules Mountain Run 2020 has the most elevation gain for walking trails with 1,233 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Rasenallee - Herkules, which has 997 ft of elevation gain.

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