Best trails near Affolderner See (Unterbecken)
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Want to check out Affolderner See (Unterbecken) from the trail? Good news: 7 trails will get you there, including camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Affolderner See (Unterbecken) are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (25)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This varied loop starts on the east bank of the Eder (when arriving by bus or train: stop at the Sperrmauer Ostseite stop). From here, it goes through beautiful fields, meadows, quiet forest passages, and smaller villages once around the Affolderner See. A relatively short part goes along the main road. There are places to stop for refreshments. Attention: In several places, the way is through e.g., fallen trees blocked, which can...
- 4.9 (8)·Moderate·36.6 mi·Est. 15.5–17 hrPanoramic bike tour in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This loop trail leads around the Edersee. On the way there are places to stop for refreshments, campsites and pretty little towns, so that the tour can be tailored to individual needs. There is also a train station in Herzhausen, on the western shore of Lake Edersee. Highlights of the tour: - Views of the Edersee - Wildlife Park Edersee - Edersee shore near Herzhausen nature reserve - Dam of the Edersee - Affoldern reservoir
- 4.6 (17)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The starting point of the hike is the parking lot "P6 National Park Entrance Dinkelsburg". The route takes you along wide and easy forest paths, but also quite steeply uphill on narrow paths with fallen trees. The route is signposted with a "G" on a golden background. In the past, iron ore was mined on the "Rabenstein" and then transported to the surrounding gold panning villages such as Affoldern to extract gold from it. There...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·37.6 mi·Est. 18–19.5 hrPromising mountain bike tour in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This moderately difficult MTB route in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which takes about 5.5 hours, is best tackled with a full suspension bike but can also be easily managed with a hardtail. In summer, swimming is possible in the deep blue Edersee. In many places, the route follows the jungle trail; it is essential to be considerate of hikers here. Highlights of the route: - great views - Lake Eder - varied trails
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrStage 5 of the "Kellerwaldsteig" long-distance hiking trail, Hesse. The fifth stage of the certified quality trail Kellerwaldsteig begins in the picturesque climatic health resort of Waldeck. Waldeck Castle there is likely to be known to many hikers as one of the landmarks of the Edersee region. The almost 12 km long route leads mostly through the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, past the banks of the Edersee and Affoldener See. There are places to stay overnight and restaurants in...
- 1.0 (1)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrHegekopf Route On top of the Peterskopf Starting point: National park parking area “Peterskopf” near Hemfurth Length: 5.7 km Short description: The symbol of the wild boar leads along the Peterskopf just above the Affolderner See. Sturdy shoes and sure footedness are recommended. Those who want it more comfortable can walk to the e.on information centre, take the funicular railway to the Peterskopf and walks back on the asphalt road.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Affolderner See (Unterbecken)?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Affolderner See (Unterbecken) is Affoldern Lake Loop, which has a 4.5 star rating from 25 reviews. This trail is 7.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,420 ft.
What is the longest trail near Affolderner See (Unterbecken)?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Affolderner See (Unterbecken) is Edersee Loop (MTB). This trail is estimated to be 37.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Affolderner See (Unterbecken)?
Affolderner See (Unterbecken): With an ascent of 6,653 ft, Edersee Loop (MTB) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is On the banks of the Edersee Loop with 4,452 ft of elevation gain.
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