View of the Edersee – View of the Edersee loop from Edersee

Hiking trails & Routes

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Waldeck

View of the Edersee – View of the Edersee loop from Edersee

Easy

4.8

(275)

870

hikers

View of the Edersee – View of the Edersee loop from Edersee

01:52

6.57km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee

Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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943 m

Kahle-Hardt Trail in Kellerwald-Edersee National Park

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There are many impressive trees along the Kahler Haardt.

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1.40 km

View of the Edersee

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One of the many beautiful viewpoints on the Edersee.

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1.64 km

Gnarled Oaks on the Knorreichensteig

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It's always worth walking part of the Knorreichensteig trail! The gnarled oaks stimulate the imagination, and you'll discover forest creatures, ghostly inhabitants, and much more!

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1.71 km

View of the Edersee

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The Kahlehaardtweg has it all, is not without its pitfalls. But those who master this route will be rewarded with magnificent views of the Edersee.

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4.35 km

Ancient, gnarled oaks in Kellerwald-Edersee National Park

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One of the most beautiful areas at the Edersee.

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4.50 km

View of the Edersee from Kahle Haardt

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Great route along the Kahlen-Haardt.

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4.93 km

View of the Edersee

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One of the many great viewpoints on the Edersee.

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5.03 km

Edersee Primeval Forest Trail

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A beautiful hiking trail that really deserves its name.

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6.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.83 km

1.78 km

648 m

305 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

1.43 km

1.32 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

7°C

39 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

August 13, 2024,Wanderung

It was just too hot today because the forest wasn't as thick as yesterday.

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April 19, 2022,Blick auf den Edersee – Urwaldsteig Runde von Scheid

Beautiful hike from the Scheid peninsula on the Edersee 🌊🌳☀️
Great forest paths and always a fantastic view of the Edersee 👍

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November 5, 2021,Blick auf den Edersee – Urwaldsteig Runde von Bringhäuser Straße

A nice tour. However, the first 3 km are only uphill. Sturdy shoes are recommended.

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January 13, 2024,Kahle-Hardt-Route (Knorreichenstieg)

Our starting point for this beautiful circular hike was the Edersee-Alm motorhome parking area. The first part of the hike follows the Kahle-Hardt route and then at the turning point you hike back on the Urwaldsteig. A small section of the jungle trail is very close to nature and secured at one point with a rope. You can easily walk …

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