Best trails near Igelsburg
4.6(14 reviews)
Want to check out Igelsburg from the trail? Good news: 7 trails will get you there, including hiking 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Igelsburg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.9 (6)·Hard·14.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrSection 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 -...
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular stage of the Kasselsteig, Hesse. This is the first stage of the Kasselsteig, a 160 km long panoramic hiking trail around the Kassel basin. The start of the 15 km long hike is Hercules. From there you hike over the Hohen Doernberg and the Helfensteine to Weimar. Highlights of the hike: - Hercules - Doernberg - Helfensteine - Buhl - Ahnatal - Weimar
- 4.7 (2)·Hard·11.7 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrPopular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. There is a first highlight right at the beginning of the stage: the Bergpark Wilhemshöhe and the UNESCO World Heritage Site with Hercules, Löwenburg and water features (every Wednesday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from May to October). A detour is worth it! Accompanied by great views over the Habichtswald, you hike on to the idyllic Silbersee with a rest area and even a campground. After crossing the road (attention!) you will soon reach the...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This route leads for a good five kilometers through the woods and fields east of Doerrnberg. Sturdy shoes are recommended as some of the trails can be washed out and muddy. Highlights of the hike: - varied field and forest paths - Igelsburg - Katzenstein - Igelsburg castle ruins
- Moderate·15.9 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrVaried loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. On its 25 km, this loop trail near Kassel offers a nice physical challenge and a lot of variety. The route leads via Silberborn, Hohes Gras, the Firnsbachtal and the Sieben Teiche, among other places. The highest point of the hike is reached in Hohes Gras - the ascents and descents to be overcome from here are extremely moderate. Highlights of the hike: - UNESCO World Heritage Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe - Firnsbach valley - Hohes Gras -...
- Moderate·9.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. The Habichtswald cultural history eco-path connects the villages of Doernberg and Ehlen. Together, the two villages, which are among the oldest settlements in the upper Wamrtal, form the community of Habichtswald. Highlights of the hike: - Doernberg - Igelsburg - Imperial beech
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Igelsburg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Igelsburg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Igelsburg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Igelsburg is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 1: Zierenberg - Firnsbachtal, which has a 4.9 star rating from 6 reviews. This trail is 14.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,054 ft.
What is the longest trail near Igelsburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Igelsburg is Kassel: Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe - Hohes Gras - Elgershausen. This trail is estimated to be 15.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Igelsburg?
Igelsburg: With an ascent of 3,054 ft, Habichtswaldsteig Stage 1: Zierenberg - Firnsbachtal has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Kassel: Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe - Hohes Gras - Elgershausen with 2,624 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Igelsburg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Igelsburg is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 1: Zierenberg - Firnsbachtal with a 4.9-star rating from 6 reviews.
