8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010)
26miLength
3,238ftElevation gain
11–12hrEstimated time
Loop
Popular running event in Kassel, Hesse.
This is the route of the Kassel Marathon from 2010.
Please note the StVO. It is possible that some parts of this route were specially closed for the marathon and are now integrated again into normal road traffic. The route leads past many well-known attractions, including the Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe and the Hercules.
Highlights of the route:
- UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe
- Alder Hole
- Blue lake
- Hercules
- Loewenburg ("Lion Castle")
- Fulda floodplain
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Top sights
Fontänenreservoir
Pond
Löwenburg
Castle
Entenfang
Pond
Tiergarten
Attraction
Großes Gewächshaus
Attraction
Wilhelmshöhe Palace
Castle
Kleine Fulda
River
Hirschgraben
Pond
Kratzenberg
Peak
Aueteich
Pond
Bugasee
Lake
Schloss Schönfeld
Attraction
Orangerie
Attraction
Kasseler Waldschule
Garden
Blauer See
Pond
Wolfsschlucht
Attraction
Strand 3
Beach
Strand 6
Beach
Strand 2
Beach
Burgwiesen
Attraction
Gärtnerhaus
Attraction
Große Kaskaden
Attraction
Rhododendren- und Azaleensammlung
Attraction
Blumenrondell
Attraction
Rosengarten
Attraction
Botanischer Garten
Garden
Kakteenschauhaus
Attraction
Schaukasten Fleischfressende Pflanzen
Attraction
Planetenwanderweg: Jupiter
Attraction
Planetenwanderweg: Merkur
Attraction
F (Büchertausch)
Attraction
Goldenes Tor
Attraction
Planetenwanderweg: Mars
Attraction
Planetenwanderweg: Erde
Attraction
Insel Siebenbergen
Garden
Museumsbahn Hessencourrier
Attraction
Essbare Stadt
Garden
Sophie-Henschel-Brunnen
Attraction
Erlenloch
Pond
"Ein Wort für Dich"
Attraction
Prinzenquelle
Spring
Strand 4
Beach
Strand 5
Beach
Strand 8
Beach
Küchengraben
Pond
Ehemalige Fasanerie
Attraction
Wassertretstelle
Attraction
Staudengarten
Attraction
Seerosenbecken
Attraction
Kräutergarten
Attraction
Farnschlucht
Attraction
Klangpfad mit 8 Klangobjekten
Attraction
Planetenwanderweg: Venus
Attraction
Freie Waldschule
Garden
Campingplatz Kassel
Campsite
Planetenwanderweg: Sonne
Attraction
Schwanentempel
Attraction
NSG "Fuldaaue" - Beobachtungsstand Ost
Viewpoint
Ziegen
Attraction
Ratten
Attraction
Waldgarten am Helleböhnweg
Garden
Huttenplatz
Garden
Enten/Hühner
Attraction
Pfau
Attraction
Emu
Attraction
Javaneraffe
Attraction
Nandu
Attraction
Waschbären
Attraction
Ara
Attraction
Tigerpythons
Attraction
Alpaka
Attraction
Zwergesel
Attraction
Luchs
Attraction
Stachelschwein
Attraction
Top sights
Fontänenreservoir
Pond
Löwenburg
Castle
Entenfang
Pond
Tiergarten
Attraction
Großes Gewächshaus
Attraction
Wilhelmshöhe Palace
Castle
Kleine Fulda
River
Hirschgraben
Pond
Kratzenberg
Peak
Aueteich
Pond
Bugasee
Lake
Schloss Schönfeld
Attraction
Orangerie
Attraction
Kasseler Waldschule
Garden
Blauer See
Pond
Wolfsschlucht
Attraction
Strand 3
Beach
Strand 6
Beach
Strand 2
Beach
Burgwiesen
Attraction
Gärtnerhaus
Attraction
Große Kaskaden
Attraction
Rhododendren- und Azaleensammlung
Attraction
Blumenrondell
Attraction
Rosengarten
Attraction
Botanischer Garten
Garden
Kakteenschauhaus
Attraction
Schaukasten Fleischfressende Pflanzen
Attraction
Planetenwanderweg: Jupiter
Attraction
Planetenwanderweg: Merkur
Attraction
F (Büchertausch)
Attraction
Goldenes Tor
Attraction
Planetenwanderweg: Mars
Attraction
Planetenwanderweg: Erde
Attraction
Insel Siebenbergen
Garden
Museumsbahn Hessencourrier
Attraction
Essbare Stadt
Garden
Sophie-Henschel-Brunnen
Attraction
Erlenloch
Pond
"Ein Wort für Dich"
Attraction
Prinzenquelle
Spring
Strand 4
Beach
Strand 5
Beach
Strand 8
Beach
Küchengraben
Pond
Ehemalige Fasanerie
Attraction
Wassertretstelle
Attraction
Staudengarten
Attraction
Seerosenbecken
Attraction
Kräutergarten
Attraction
Farnschlucht
Attraction
Klangpfad mit 8 Klangobjekten
Attraction
Planetenwanderweg: Venus
Attraction
Freie Waldschule
Garden
Campingplatz Kassel
Campsite
Planetenwanderweg: Sonne
Attraction
Schwanentempel
Attraction
NSG "Fuldaaue" - Beobachtungsstand Ost
Viewpoint
Ziegen
Attraction
Ratten
Attraction
Waldgarten am Helleböhnweg
Garden
Huttenplatz
Garden
Enten/Hühner
Attraction
Pfau
Attraction
Emu
Attraction
Javaneraffe
Attraction
Nandu
Attraction
Waschbären
Attraction
Ara
Attraction
Tigerpythons
Attraction
Alpaka
Attraction
Zwergesel
Attraction
Luchs
Attraction
Stachelschwein
Attraction
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Head out on this 26.0-mile loop trail near Kassel, Hesse. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 48 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010)?
Expected weather for 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) for the next 5 days is:
- Sun, September 20 - 62 degrees/clear
- Mon, September 21 - 62 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 22 - 65 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 59 degrees/clear
- Thu, September 24 - 64 degrees/clear
Where is 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) located?
8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) is a trail located in Habichtswald Nature Park.
How hard is 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010)?
8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) is considered a hard hike that covers 26 mi, with an elevation gain of 3,238 ft. It takes about 11–12 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010)?
8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) is considered a hard hike that covers 26 mi, with an elevation gain of 3,238 ft. It takes about 11–12 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) a loop?
8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) is a loop trail that covers 26 mi, with an elevation gain of 3,238 ft. It takes about 11–12 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010)?
8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) is a loop trail that covers 26 mi, with an elevation gain of 3,238 ft. It takes about 11–12 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010)?
Dogs may be allowed on 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010). Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010)?
8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010)?
According to trailgoers, 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) is usually somewhat busy. 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there rivers at 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010)?
Yes, 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) is near Kleine Fulda.
Are there lakes at 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010)?
Yes, 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) is near Bugasee.
Are there scenic views at 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010)?
Yes, NSG "Fuldaaue" - Beobachtungsstand Ost is located on 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010).
Is camping allowed at 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010)?
Camping is allowed on 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) in Habichtswald Nature Park. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) is partially paved.
Are there forests at 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010)?
Yes, 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) is a forest trail in Habichtswald Nature Park.
Are there wildflowers at 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010)?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010), though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) a city walk?
Yes, 8th Kassel Christmas Marathon (2010) is a city walk in Habichtswald Nature Park.
Last updated on September 18, 2026 at 2:39 am GMT+0