Best trails near Elsterberg
4.5(56 reviews)
Want to check out Elsterberg from the trail? Good news: 9 trails will get you there, including hiking, backpacking, and 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 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Elsterberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (26)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. A very beautiful hike, a large part of which follows the Kellerwaldsteig and Urwaldsteig trails. In addition to great nature, there are also cultural and historical attractions such as Waldeck Castle. There are places to stop for refreshments on the banks of the Eder. The starting point is right next to Waldeck Castle. Parking is available here. Highlights of the hike: - Eder - Waldeck Castle - Church in the lake
- 4.8 (10)·Easy·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrSection of the Urwaldsteig, Hesse It starts in Waldeck - a visit to the castle is definitely worth it. From the Elsterberg you have great views of the landscape around the Edersee and it goes through a fairytale forest with cripple trees and lots of mosses. Highlights: - Waldeck Castle - Steep slopes on the Edersee
- 4.5 (7)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The Waldecker hiking trail W3 leads hikers from the Waldecker market square around the Katzenstein nature reserve. On the way back you follow the well-known long-distance hiking trail "Urwaldsteig" on the north shore of Lake Edersee in the direction of Waldeck. The final ascent to the Schlossberg can be completed comfortably with the cable car. Highlights of the hike: - quiet forest trails - Urwaldsteig ("Jungle Trail") -...
- 4.7 (3)·Hard·13.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPremium hiking trail and section of the Habichtswaldsteig, Hesse The last section of the certified premium hiking trail goes over humming meadows, past orchards with 100 apple varieties, through beech forests and past streams and ponds. Highlights: - "Herrensteine" - Waldeck with castle - Devil's pulpit - Aquapark and animal park
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·37.3 mi·Est. 15.5–17 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·7.4 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...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·9.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrStage 4 of the "Kellerwaldsteig" long-distance hiking trail, Hesse. The Kellerwaldsteig Quality Trail is a 160 km loop in the Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park. The fourth stage of the varied long-distance hiking trail begins in Basdorf and ends in the town of Waldeck. You walk almost continuously through the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park. If beautiful forest paths and great views of the Edersee are not enough, you can experience some action at the Edersee summer toboggan run and the...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Elsterberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Elsterberg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, 5 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Elsterberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Elsterberg is Waldeck Castle - Nieder-Werbe - Waldeck-West, which has a 4.3 star rating from 26 reviews. This trail is 8.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,256 ft.
What is the longest trail near Elsterberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Elsterberg is Edersee Loop (MTB). This trail is estimated to be 37.3 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Elsterberg?
Elsterberg: With an ascent of 4,452 ft, Edersee Loop (MTB) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 4: Naumburg - Edersee with 1,863 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Elsterberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Elsterberg is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 4: Naumburg - Edersee with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.
Top sights in Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park
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Points of interest
- Lindenberg
- Hünselburg
- Elsterberg
- Kahle Hardt
- Campingplatz Bettenhagen
- Kahle Haardt
- Schöne Aussicht Kahle Haardt
- Mühlecke
- Werbe Vorstaubecken
- Reiherbach Vorstaubecken
- Grillhütte Niederwerbe
- Camping Pferdekoppel
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Seeblick Edersee
- Herrmanns Höhe
- Schloß Waldeck
- Hexenkopf
- Werbe
- Weinberg
- Kleiner Mehlberg
- Rauschberg