Best trails near Igelsburg
4.5(32 reviews)
Want to check out Igelsburg from the trail? Good news: 12 trails will get you there, including camping and hiking 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 12 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
- 4.8 (14)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This route is a certified premium hiking trail that also belongs to the Habichtswald extra tours. Starting point is at the car park, it goes through picturesque forests and forest avenues. The trail is well marked with a white "H3" on a red background, many views worth seeing are waiting to be discovered, such as the idyllic Silbersee. There is also a rest stop that can be used on the way. Flowery meadows alternate with...
- 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 (2)·Hard·27.7 mi·Est. 12–13.5 hrChallenging mountain bike tour in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful MTB tour, which is quite strenuous at just under 45 km and a few metres in altitude, starts at the Hirzstein hiking car park near Elgershausen to the west of Kassel and leads over the Bachberg and past the Habichtspiel. As the bikes have to be lifted a few times, the route is less suitable for e-mountainbikes. As there are also people on foot along the way, you should be considerate of each other along 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 -...
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 10 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 H3 Habichtswald: In the Glory of Hercules, which has a 4.8 star rating from 14 reviews. This trail is 7.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,240 ft.
What is the longest trail near Igelsburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Igelsburg is Bilsteinklippen - Hercules - Erlenloch - High Grass MTB Tour. This trail is estimated to be 27.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Igelsburg?
Igelsburg: With an ascent of 3,838 ft, Bilsteinklippen - Hercules - Erlenloch - High Grass MTB Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 1: Zierenberg - Firnsbachtal with 3,054 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.
