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Best waterfall trails in Habichtswald Nature Park

Best waterfall 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 (150)·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 - Prinzenquelle - Hercules Pyramid Viewpoint - Bergpark Wilhemshöhe

    4.3 (11)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Varied walk in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This hike starts at the Prinzenquelle spring and leads through the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe to the viewing platform at Herkules. From up there, the view is magnificent. Hercules is the city's landmark. The view extends over the low mountain ranges from the Harz to the Rhön. The return journey goes along the idyllic paths of the Wilhemshöhe mountain park, past the many picturesque ponds, the Peneus cascades and...

  4. #4 - Habichtswaldsteig Stage 1: Zierenberg - Firnsbachtal

    4.9 (6)·Hard·14.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hr
    Section of the certified long-distance hiking trail Habichtswaldsteig, Hesse. This 1st stage starts at the historic market square in Zierenberg. It heads in a southerly direction to Schneckenberg. Sure-footedness is required because of the crossing of a basalt debris field ( "Blaue Steine" -"blue stones"). From the Schreckenberg tower, a fantastic view of the Habichtswald forest can be enjoyed. Through mixed forests and the largest juniper heath in Europe, the tour is a real experience -...

  5. #5 - Wasserfall und Teufelsbrücke Weg

    4.7 (5)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr

  6. #6 - REHAMED Hercules Mountain Run 2020

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

  7. #7 - Kasselsteig Stage 11: Hoof - Brasselsberg

    3.6 (4)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Stage 11 of the "Kasselsteig" long-distance hiking trail, Hesse. The eleventh stage of the Kasselsteig leads from Hoof to the Bismarck Tower hiking car park near Brasselsberg. Several mountain peaks in the Habichtswald Nature Park are climbed. The starting point can be reached by train and there is a bus near the destination. Highlights of the hike: - Hirzstein nature reserve - Bismarck tower Kassel on the Brasselsberg - Schauenburg castle ruins

  8. #8 - Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe: loop trail 12

    3.6 (4)·Easy·3.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. Loop trail 12 in the Habichtswald Nature Park begins at the Birkenweg hiking car park. Follow the Firnsbach in the direction of the Hirzstein nature reserve. Here you can take a short break in the "Teufelseck" refuge before heading back through the forest to the Ziegenkopf hiking car park. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful forest trails - Hirzstein nature reserve

  9. #9 - Habichtspiel Loop

    3.0 (2)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    A varied hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. The start of this hike is the Druseltal stop. Via the Porta Lapidaria, the coffee mill, the Teufelsmauer, the Herbsthaeuschen (refreshment stop) and the Erholungsheim you go to the Hercules, the landmark of Kassel. Highlights of the hike: - Devil's Wall - NSG Porta Lapidaria - Hercules - Hirzstein NSG

  10. #10 - 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 waterfall trail to hike in Habichtswald Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best waterfall 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 152 reviews. This trail is 4.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,017 ft.

What is the longest waterfall trail in Habichtswald Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Habichtswald Nature Park is Ederseeweg. This trail is estimated to be 28.4 mi long.

How many waterfall trails are in Habichtswald Nature Park?

There are 16 waterfall trails in Habichtswald Nature Park.These waterfall trails have an average 3.9-star ratingfrom 198 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Ederseeweg has the most elevation gain for waterfall trails with 4,265 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010), which has 3,238 ft of elevation gain.

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