Best trails near Herkules
4.3(217 reviews)
Want to check out Herkules from the trail? Good news: 18 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. Explore Herkules from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 16 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Herkules are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (153)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular 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....
- 4.3 (11)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried 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...
- 4.9 (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 (3)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. From the Seebergstrasse hiking car park you hike around the Huehnerberg and up to Herkules. With a length of just over 6 km, the route is of moderate distance. The start and finish can also be reached by bus. Highlights of the hike: - Views over the Habichtswald - Hercules
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Herkules?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Herkules. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 13 hiking trails, 5 mountain biking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Herkules?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Herkules is UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe, Herkules and Asch Loop, which has a 4.6 star rating from 153 reviews. This trail is 4.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,017 ft.
What is the longest trail near Herkules?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Herkules 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 Herkules?
Herkules: 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 Über Wolfsanger- Herkules- Firnsbachtal with 3,362 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Herkules?
The most popular and difficult trail near Herkules is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 1: Zierenberg - Firnsbachtal with a 4.9-star rating from 6 reviews.
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