Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee

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2.32 km

View of the Edersee Dam

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From the path there is a beautiful view of the Eder and the dam.

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4.70 km

Kanzel Viewpoint: View of Edersee and Waldeck Castle

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The vantage point "Kanzel" (399 meters) with the Friedrich-Meyer-Hütte (shelter) is always worth a detour. From here you have a great view of the Edersee, especially the Hammerbergspitze (when the …

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5.71 km

Forest and field paths

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The tour runs here on rustic forest trails directly on the slope and narrow dirt roads.

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6.55 km

Hexenkopf

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Very quaint paths until then, Edersee-typical steep slope stop. :-) From the square itself you then have a good view. The same applies to the Hexenplatz, but it is still …

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6.98 km

View of the Edersee from Ziegenberg

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You may notice the trees and bushes that are sometimes quite gnarled. The use of pasture by goats during the last centuries and their browsing on the plants is one …

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9.93 km

View of Waldeck Castle

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Worth a trip on foot

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10.6 km

View of Waldeck Castle

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View of Waldeck Castle, built in the 11th century - it is now a 4-star hotel.

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12.4 km

Edersee Dam

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A very impressive structure and a highly recommended highlight.
The 400 m long and 47 m high Eder Dam was built between 1908 and 1914.

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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.51 km

2.17 km

1.55 km

1.32 km

335 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

3.46 km

1.85 km

1.66 km

1.02 km

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Friday 17 April

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7°C

19 %

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