Best trails near Gänseliesel
4.1(93 reviews)
Want to check out Gänseliesel from the trail? Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Gänseliesel are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (44)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic loop trail in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse. The Ettelsberg is a popular destination for active people all year round; Here, depending on the season, you can go mountain biking or skiing, hiking and enjoying nature. Highlights of the hike: - fantastic views - Summit of the Ettelsberg - Hochheideturm - reservoir - Willingen wildlife and leisure park
- 3.8 (9)·Moderate·13.9 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrVaried circular trail in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse/North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful mountain bike tour from Willingen. It goes over a few hills such as the Langenberg through the "Neuer Hagen" nature reserve, where you will find the largest mountain heath in north-west Germany. There is a restaurant along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Neuer Hagen nature reserve - Langenberg - Ettelsberg - Also accessible by bus and train - Refreshment stops
- 4.1 (12)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis loop guides hikers into the rolling highlands of the Diemelsee Nature Park, setting out near the visitor center in Willingen. The trail climbs through quiet woodland passages before reaching the open expanse of the Hochheide plateau, the largest mountain heathland in North-West Germany. Rare ice-age survivors like crooked mountain birches and heather frame the wide paths, offering a distinct subarctic feel. Moving across the ridges leads past the towering Hochheideturm on the Ettelsberg,...
- 4.7 (7)·Hard·10.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic hike to the Hochheideturm near Willingen (Upland), Hesse There are numerous refreshment stops along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Summer toboggan run in Willingen (Upland) - View from the Hochheideturm - Hiking through the beautiful heathland of the Sauerland
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·13.7 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrA varied hiking trail to the Clemensberg from Willingen (Uppland), Hesse The route starts at the train station of the city of Willingen (Upland). There are refreshment stops along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Hiking on the long-distance hiking trails Uplandsteig and Rothaarsteig - View from the Clemensberg - Summer toboggan run in Willingen
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Gänseliesel?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Gänseliesel. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Gänseliesel?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Gänseliesel is Ettelsberg from Willingen, which has a 4.2 star rating from 44 reviews. This trail is 4.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 915 ft.
What is the longest trail near Gänseliesel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Gänseliesel is Waldeck-Frankenberg Trail. This trail is estimated to be 13.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Gänseliesel?
Gänseliesel: With an ascent of 2,562 ft, Auf dem Rothaarsteig und dem Uplandsteig rund um den Ettelsberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Waldeck-Frankenberg Trail with 2,145 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Gänseliesel?
The most popular and difficult trail near Gänseliesel is W6 Willingen and the Hochheiden Plateau with a 4.1-star rating from 12 reviews.
