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Family-Friendly Hikes in Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee

We track 17 routes that match this search in Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee. They average 4.9 km and 108 m (354 ft) of ascent.

That is 57 percent of the 30 routes we map in Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee. They are shorter than the local average, 4.9 km against 14.2 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 108 m (354 ft) against 450 m (1,476 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Affoldern A1

Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee · Hesse

Distance
4.8 km
/ 3.0 mi
Elevation gain
105 m
Typical duration
1 hr 9 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Buhlen B1

Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee · Hesse

Distance
5.6 km
/ 3.5 mi
Elevation gain
124 m
Typical duration
1 hr 21 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Hemfurth H1

Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee · Hesse

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
94 m
Typical duration
1 hr 2 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kahle-Haardt-Route

Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee · Hesse

Distance
5.7 km
/ 3.5 mi
Elevation gain
124 m
Typical duration
1 hr 22 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kanzel-Route

Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee · Hesse

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
96 m
Typical duration
1 hr 3 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Nationalparkrundweg Quernstweg

Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee · Hesse

Distance
3.5 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
77 m
Typical duration
51 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Nationalparkrundweg Talgang

Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee · Hesse

Distance
4.6 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
101 m
Typical duration
1 hr 6 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Hagenstein-Route

Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee · Hesse

Distance
4.6 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
102 m
Typical duration
1 hr 7 min

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Affoldern A1Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee4.8 km105 m1 hr 9 minEasyApril to October
Buhlen B1Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee5.6 km124 m1 hr 21 minEasyApril to October
Hemfurth H1Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee4.3 km94 m1 hr 2 minEasyApril to October
Kahle-Haardt-RouteNationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee5.7 km124 m1 hr 22 minEasyApril to October
Kanzel-RouteNationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee4.3 km96 m1 hr 3 minEasyApril to October
Nationalparkrundweg "Daudenberg-Route"Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee4.8 km105 m1 hr 9 minEasyApril to October
Nationalparkrundweg Bloßenberg-RouteNationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee3.4 km75 m49 minEasyApril to October
Nationalparkrundweg Bösenberg-RouteNationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee5.9 km130 m1 hr 25 minEasyApril to October
Nationalparkrundweg Fahrentriesch-RouteNationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee5.0 km110 m1 hr 12 minEasyApril to October
Nationalparkrundweg Hagenstein-RouteNationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee6.1 km133 m1 hr 28 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Nationalparkrundweg Quernstweg, Nationalparkrundweg Hegekopf-Route, Nationalparkrundweg Bösenberg-Route. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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