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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Edertal

View of Waldeck Castle – View of Edersee loop from Sperrmauer Edertalsperre

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Edertal

View of Waldeck Castle – View of Edersee loop from Sperrmauer Edertalsperre

Moderate

4.9

(102)

359

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View of Waldeck Castle – View of Edersee loop from Sperrmauer Edertalsperre

03:18

11.1km

330m

Hiking

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

Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee

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538 m

Forest trail with views of the Edersee

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There are many great hiking trails around the Edersee.

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1.08 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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3.00 km

View of the Edersee Dam from the Kleine Kanzel

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From the vantage point you have a great view of the stone dam. The dam was completed in 1914 and was the largest dam in Europe at the time. The …

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3.31 km

Ederhöhenweg Trail, Kellerwald-Edersee National Park

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This route is the most impressive section of the Edersee. The gnarled paths lead to several viewing platforms. The deep blue of the Edersee, the view of the dam and …

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5.31 km

View of Waldeck Castle

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Worth a trip on foot

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6.46 km

View of Edersee

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Good view of the Edersee and the distance, nice up here

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6.71 km

View of Waldeck Castle and the Edersee from Elsterberg

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Already at the starting point of the jungle trail you are expected with a magnificent view. Below the vantage point, the Edersee spreads out with its tree-covered mountains and in …

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10.1 km

Viewpoint

10.5 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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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.60 km

2.73 km

2.18 km

1.62 km

Surfaces

3.31 km

2.75 km

2.10 km

1.82 km

1.17 km

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