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Page 1: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

and enjoying naturein a magical way

Hiking

wwwnordhessende

On the way in the heart of Germany

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

Contents

ImprintPublisherRegionalmanagement Nordhessen GmbHStaumlndeplatz 13 ndash 34117 KasselPhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12 ndash Fax 0049 (0)561 97062-22E-mail infonordhessende ndash wwwnordhessende

Conceptual and technical adviceKlaus Dieter BrandstetterTouristik-Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbH Korbach

Designcognitio Kommunikation amp Planung wwwcognitiode

Fabulous Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm 4

Burgwald Ederbergland 6 raquo Burgwaldpfad raquo Day trips in Burgwald raquo Day trips in Ederbergland Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee 10 raquo Kellerwaldsteig National park Kellerwald-Edersee 12 raquo Urwaldsteig Edersee Uplandsteig Willingen 14 Diemelsteig 15 Korbach 16 Werra Valley 18 raquo Day trips in the Werra Valley Overview map 20 Region Kassel-Land 22 raquo Fairy tale route Eco paths raquo Reinhardswald Trendelburg raquo Breuna Naumburg raquo Habichtswald ARS NATURA 27 Knuumlll Mountains 28 Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country 29 Vogelsberg 30 raquo Extra tours Vogelsberg Hiking Hosts 34

Welcome to Northern Hesse Homeland of the Brothers GrimmYou love the mysterious atmosphere of deep woods You appreciate lovely pasture scenery You are looking for small cosy half-timbered houses and quaint country inns Then come on a journey of discovery with us across Northern Hesse the homeland of the Brothers Grimm in the heart of Germany From the Edersee to the Werra Valley from the Reinhardswald to Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country a hiking region which is popular among hikers and excursionists as well awaits you Five big quality hiking paths cross the region and the nature parks as well as the unique national park ldquoKeller-wald-Ederseerdquo More than 30 special tours offer the enjoyment of nature during half-day and full-day hikes They all share a high quality standard with selected beautiful paths and a well comprehensible signalisation system 140 hosts look forward to your visit to enrich your stay in Northern Hesse the homeland of the Brothers Grimm with exciting excursion tips maps of paths luggage transfer and of course good tasty cuisine from the region

Read the following pages and get inspired for a few unforgettable days in the countryside

Picture creditsNordHessen Touristik cognitio R Kubosch G Kalden K-H Volkmar ARS NATURA Stiftung Heimat- und Verkehrs-verein Breuna Region Kassel-Land City of Bad Arolsen City of Korbach tourist information from the regionsBurgwald Diemelsee Ederbergland Habichtswald Knuumlll Mountains Naumburg Reinhardswald Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country Trendelburg Vogelsberg Werra Valley Willingen

Sponsored by

ContentsWelcome to Northern HesseHomeland of the Brothers Grimm

Fabulous Northern Hessendash Homeland of the Brothers GrimmOnce upon a time hellipThis is how many of the famous fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm begin More than 200 years ago the famous brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm lived in Kassel and often explored the region on foot In order to compile their fairy tale and legend collections they often travelled across Northern Hesse to hear the tales which were only orally transmitted at that time The first volume of the Childrenrsquos and Household Tales was published in 1812 Henceforth the Grimmrsquos fairy tales became very popular all over the world The world of fairy tales and legends is still alive in many places In the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg on the Mother Hulda Mountain ldquoHoher Meiszlignerrdquo in the lovely village of Snow White Bergfreiheit near Bad Wildungen or in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Whether yoursquore a hiker or a nature lover discover the hidden treasures of this fabulous region Deep forests and charming pasture scenery picturesque half-tim-bered towns and fairy tale castles form the scene for nature-related activity daysFrom the Edersee to the Werra the former German-Ger-man border river From the Reinhardswald up to the Knuumlll Mountains The national park Kellerwald-Edersee and four nature parks offer unforgettable nature expe-riences Right in the middle the Documenta city Kassel welcomes you with its first-class cultural and shopping services as well as with the Wilhelmshoumlhe castle with one of the largest collections of old masters Experience the world of the Brothers Grimm As if they had never died hellip

wwwnordhessendeYou will find an orientation map on pages 20 21

4wwwnordhessende 5

Simply magical ∙ Many tales by the Brothers Grimm

got ldquoa facerdquo through the book illustrator Otto Ubbelohde such as Cinderella and Hansel amp Gretel on the Christenberg or the ldquoRapunzel towerrdquo in Amoumlnau

∙ Hansel- amp Gretel well in Batten-berg (Eder)

∙ Witch tower in Frankenberg (Eder)∙ Castle ruin Hatzfeld

Burgwald Ederbergland

6wwwnordhessende hiking 7

A hiking dream comes true The region Burgwald-Ederbergland goes from Marburg to the Edertal and up to the southern slopes of the Rothaargebirge You will experience fabulous expeditions into the past with very modern comfort

BurgwaldDiscover the Burgwald with its seemingly endless forests Enchanted valleys with ancient moors and mountaintops with stunning panoramic views provide a unique scene for a few days relaxation whilst hiking Lovers of traditions historical half-timbered buildings castles and mys terious pre- and early historic places of many legends will enjoy this magic place

EderberglandCaution Flying dragons and iron mountains turn your hiking trip in Ederbergland into a magical experience A town hall with ten towers small dreamy half-timbered towns and the famous Viennese Coffee House ldquoStuhlrdquo provide for many small aha-experiences

The cultural heart is the small town of Frankenberg (Eder) with its half- timbered buildings which offers a pleasant pedestrian area in addition to the town hall with its ten towers or to the Thonet Museum

For more information Burgwald-TouristservicePhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Ederbergland Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)6451 717672wwwederbergland-touristikde

Simply magical∙ Fabulous Mellnau castle∙ Celtic-Frankish Christenberg

with witchrsquos house from Hansel amp Gretel

Enjoying nature∙ Mysterious swamps in the

Christenberger Talgrund∙ Picturesque mirror pond near

Muumlnchhausen∙ Source Christborn near

Ernsthausen∙ bizarre Ederstede rock ∙ bizarre Ederstede rock

Burgwald Ederbergland

Burgwaldpfad

Burgwaldpfad The 51 km dream route runs through the highland scenery of the fabled Burgwald bordered by the rivers Lahn and Eder It connects the Lahn-Dill- Bergpfad and the Elisabethpfad in the university town of Marburg with the city of Frankenberg (Eder) via the special paths Stirnhelle and Christenberg

Awarded with the German Excellent Hiking Path SealThe hiking path with the German Excellent Hiking Path Seal leads to the most impressive scenic and cultural highlights from one of the best views of the region to the next On the way through the deep Burgwald one of the largest unbroken forest areas in Germany quiet glades mysterious bogs with cotton grass and sundew bubbling springs reflecting ponds magnificent castles and the Celtic-Frankish Christenberg with its Romanesque church are located right in the forest middleMuseums historic picnic areas and carriage roads of Hessian landgraves bear testimony to the past lives of the inhabitants and explain the ancient names of the idyllic places On the way forward towards Frankenberg the river Eder also runs through the forested slopes of Eder-stedeThe linking of the incomparable scenery with a rich history turns the Burgwaldpfad into an unforgettable experience

For more information Burgwald-TouristservicePhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Start Elisabethchurch MarburgDestinationFrankenberg Central StationDistance51 kmIdentification mark Red B on a white reflector

Day trips in Burgwald

8wwwnordhessende hiking 9

On tour in Burgwald

Extra tours this is how they call the quality loop roads intended for half-day or day trips Quality certified round tours especially designed for your condition and your spirit of discover Each tour is well signposted and pro-mises pure enjoyment of nature

Extra tour ldquoChristenbergrdquo (16 km)Start Sports ground Muumlnchhausen

It is a classic fairy tale route The Mellnau castle and the Celtic-Frankish Christenberg are of cultural significance

Extra tour ldquoFranzosenwiesenrdquo (20 km)Start Seegerteichhuumltte Rosenthal

In the mysterious heart of the Burgwald this tour connects the moors heaths meadows and streams with fabled and historic places

Extra tour ldquoStirn hellerdquo (14 km)Start Fairground Dorfmuseum Wetter-Oberrosphe

The varied route as regards the landscape turns to an unforgettable experience thanks to the stunning views over the hills

Extra tour ldquoHimmelsbergrdquo (18 km)Start Hunburgturm Kirchhain-Burgholz

It will take you to cultural highlights You can still discover remains of the Frankish ldquoHunburgrdquo from the 8th century

Extra tour ldquoKnebelsrodrdquo (12 km) Start Entrance of Listenbachtal

You will be led to the highest elevation of the Burgwaldvia the mysterious Listenbach and the Hexentanzplatz From the observation tower you will enjoy spectacular lookouts

Extra tour ldquoPanoramawegrdquo (16 km) Start Opposite the REWE parking site and the Schmaleichermuumlhle in Rauschenberg

The Burgwald could not be more picturesque On ridges the route runs along idyllic forest edges and offers beautiful lookouts

Extra tour ldquoRotes Wasserrdquo (14 km)Start City centre Rauschenberg-Bracht (church)

It provides for special nature experiences and leads into the mysterious heart of the Burgwald with its spectacular phenomena

Extra tour ldquoGalgenbergrdquo (13 km)Start Gym Dietrichskehle in Gemuumlnden

From the medieval city of Gemuumlnden the route goes up to the Galgenberg It offers beautiful views over the valleys and hills up to the former diocesan town Amoumlneburg

Extra tour ldquoJunkernpfadrdquo (10 km)Start Old water tower Coumllbe-Schoumlnstadt

Past the stone age settlement sites romantic mills and ponds at the legendary Rotes Wasser it surrounds the historic Junkerwald

Extra tour ldquoEibenhardtpfadrdquo (7 km)Start Parking site barbecue hut Coumllbe-Reddehausen

Mysterious walls and stones in the middle of the forest are evidence of ancient history during a magical tour

All tour descriptions underPhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Day trips in Ederbergland

All tour descriptions underPhone 0049 (0)6451 717672wwwederbergland-touristikde

On tour in Ederbergland Under the motto ldquoWalking between Heaven and Ederrdquo nature lovers will particularly enjoy the seven extra tours of the Ederbergland Whether the natural course of the Eder idyllic river valleys steep cliffs and moor-land ndash we promise you first-class experiences

Extra tour ldquoOberlinspher Wegrdquo (13 km)Start Bromskirchen Am Lichtenberg

It offers spectacular and beautiful views of the fabulous landscape Poor grasslands and heaths with a great variety of flowers border the path Rustic woods and clear streams invite to the nature experience

Extra tour ldquoNuhnehoumlhenwegrdquo (12 km)Start Haus des Gastes Frankenberg

RengershausenIt is a path for all senses From the valley of the wild Nuhne to the heights of the Salzlachenkopf and back down into the silent alluvial plain the nature paints romantic images The roar of the river becomes a constant companion

Extra tour ldquoPanoramapfadrdquo (11 km)Start barbecue hut Hatzfeld

You must first go a long way ahead and then you will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views Old orchards an old cultural landscape the Schneitelwald and the castle ruin Hatzfeld are located on the roadside

Extra tour ldquoDrachenflugrdquo (12 km)Start Battenbergrsquos open air pool and Reddighausen

ldquoEnjoy magnificent clear views hike on large forest trails experience history with your feet discover new things along the wayrdquo These are the characteristics of this impressive tour

Extra tour ldquoLindenhardtrdquo (12 km)Start Game reserve in Battenberg Dodenau

It goes up to the Kleudelburg which was built as a hunting camp under Landgrave Ernst Ludwig of Hesse-Darmstadt After a walk around the Lindenhardt with its old coppices you follow spectacular serpentine loop roads down to the atmospheric Edertal

Extra tour ldquoKlippenpfadrdquo (10 km)Start Sports ground Allendorf (Eder) Rennerte-hausen

The path runs close to the edge of the Ederklippe to the Stedefelsen Deep down you will see the stony river bed of the Eder which seems to murmur softly Enjoy the clear view over a unique pasture landscape

Extra tour ldquoButzmuumlhlenwegrdquo (13 km)Start Kneipp pool Frankenberg Schreufa

It is the path of surprises It is an encounter with the famous Nuhne geese an adventurous ford-crossing an enchanted black pond or the observation of the black stork ndash the experiences are simply magical

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

10wwwnordhessende hiking 11

Hiking de luxe The nature park Kellerwald-Edersee is located in the wooded Northern Hesse and impresses with its wide natural beech forests and a peasant cultural landscape with meadows full of various flowers and idyllic villages Imbedded in the deep forests the clear the blue-green Edersee winds with its various swimming and water sports facilities Jungle remains which are the last in Europe grow on its steep warm hillsides The crippled tree forests with funny tree forms are a unique experience

Cultural treasures such as rocky mounds Celtic ring walls in the Hohe Keller long extinct charcoal stack plates the imposing Waldeck castle overlooking the Edersee and the Cistercian monastery Haina give a review of the rich history of the region

Hiking and WellnessThe nature park offers ideal hiking conditions in any season and is the backdrop of two quality paths Kellerwaldsteig and Urwaldsteig lead to the fabulous places in the park Half-day and whole day trips complete the deluxe hiking offer Bad Wildungen and Bad Zwestern offer a perfect com-bination of fabulous hiking and fantastic spa opportunitiesMany direct marketers snack bars and restaurants promise culinary delights And the good nightrsquos sleep is always guaranteed The offers range from the campsite to the hostel and from the hay hotel to the luxury one

For more informationNature park Kellerwald-Edersee Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460 wwwnaturpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ enchanted river valleys∙ gnarled pasture woodlands∙ Exhelmer Steine∙ numerous and mysterious

castles and castle ruins

Enjoying nature∙ rustic beech forests in

the national park Kellerwald-Edersee

∙ flowery meadows and heaths near Frankenau

∙ botanical peculiarities in outstanding nature reserves

∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo ∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

Kellerwaldsteig

Simply magical∙ ∙ ∙ ∙

Enjoying nature∙

Nature and Culture ndash inimitably interwoven Anyone wishing to experience the varied beauty of the nature park Kellerwald-Edersee should walk through the KellerwaldsteigOn a distance of 158 km the loop road certified by the German Hiking Association connects the forested landscapes of the Edersee through the rolling hills on the highlands of Wildungen up to the Hoher KellerAll sights in the 400-square-kilometer nature reserve and the centrally im-bedded national park Kellerwald-Edersee are located on the walking route Enjoy the Edersee with its clean clear water the quaint stunted forests in the north the imposing beech trees in the national park idyllic villages with inviting country inns and especially the forest field and grass fields in the south which are so popular among hikers

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe wide sometimes seemingly mysterious forest land-scape of the nature park with ancient castles and monas-teries is the backdrop for fairy tales and legends Legend has it that Snow White comes from Bad Wildungen She had found refuge with the dwarfs in Bergfreiheit And even today the ldquowhite womanrdquo still haunts between Huumlddingen and Alberthausen

The regional cuisine with tasty farm products completes each hiking adventure and provides for some culinary surprises

For more information Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460wwwkellerwaldsteigde

StartLoop road eg FrankenauBad Zwesten VoumlhlLength 158 kmIndication markWhite K on red reflectorAlternative route white K on green reflectorAccess path yellow K on black reflector

Wilderness Experience

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

In the realm of the BoggelsThe 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre before or after a refreshing walk You can get much information and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good recommend us and come again The Wildlife Park Edersee also offers exciting experiences ndash wild animals of our forests up close Incidentally unnoticed by the people a nation of the Boggels is said to have survived in the deep beech forests of the national park

For more information National park Kellerwald-EderseePhone 0049 (0)5621 752490wwwnationalpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ Quernst Chapel∙ Bathildishuumltte∙ Grave mounds

Enjoying nature∙ Wilderness∙ Ancient beech forests∙ Wildlife Park Edersee∙ National Park Centre

Kellerwald

Wilderness ExperienceOn onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

The 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre

and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is

find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours

ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources

12 13wwwnordhessende hiking

Simply magical∙ goblins and gnomes∙ mysterious Hengstwiese∙ imposing Waldeck castle with

torture chamber

Enjoying nature∙ ancient beech forests∙ Dianthus caesius in

rocky meadows∙ Forests at the Kahle Hardt

Start Loop road eg Waldeck Schlossberg parking site National Park Centre KellerwaldLength 70 kmIndication markwhite UE on blue reflector

Start

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

Urwaldsteig Edersee

On tour in the real jungle Around the Edersee intricate dream paths lead over bumpy paths to unfor-gettable nature experiences Last real remnants of primeval forests and breathtaking views of the unique forest and lake scenery of the wonderful region Edersee make the quality path of the German Hiking Association to one of the most attractive hiking paths of the German Uplands Enjoy wild nature everywhere ndash on more than 70 km Bizarre tree shapes entice you into the magical world of goblins and gnomes Legends entwine around the Hengstwiesen near Nieder-Werbe the Klust near the Muumlhlecke the Kanzelmaumlnnchen and the Wilde Michel In the national park Kellerwald-Edersee you will cross typical hardwood forests ndash our ldquowilderness of the futurerdquo

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe Urwaldsteig Edersee can be hiked in stages There are also exciting part routes starting from the parking spaces Numbered posts highlight the natural history and cultural characteristics Qualified hosts provide for com-fortable accommodations and offer regional cuisine

For more information Edersee Touristic GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5623 99980wwwurwaldsteig-ederseede wwwederseecom

Simply magical∙ museum of local history Usseln∙ Milch-Mu(h)seum Usseln∙ Remains of a castle rampart near

Schwalefeld from the time of the Carolingians

Enjoying nature∙ Historic heathlands at the

Kahle Poumln and Neuer Hagen ∙ Mysterious moor birch forests at

the Jaumlgers Weinberg∙ Magnificent view from the

Dommelturm ∙ Wildlife and leisure park of

Willingen

Uplandsteig Willingen

14wwwnordhessende hiking 15

Pleasure hiking around Willingen The Uplandsteig opens up a mountainous world with all its beautyaround the four seasons destination Willingen Enjoy pleasure hiking here ldquowith all associated activities firm slopes secluded forest paths fragrant meadow paths pure landscape up to the horizonrdquo Walking through vast mountain forests and swamps through mountain meadows and heath-lands ndash heather bloom in late summer crystal clear streams and hundreds of springs It goes up to over 800 m where beautiful sights wait for you In the towns major Romanesque art treasures have been preserved

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoldquoHigh above a bird of prey draws its solitary circles There is no bit of a farm far and wide But suddenly rooster crows break the silence Almost forgotten Upland legends are recalled was that the cock from the sunken palace that stood here on a hillrdquo Hermann the Cherusci is said to have met secretly with his future wife Thusnelda the daughter of the pro-Roman prince Segestes which is said to have lived in the Schwalenburg castle Besides wasnrsquot it at the Hirschsprung that the old witch with glowing eyes walked abroad Tip The inhabitants of Willingen are very popular for their hospitalityFor more information Tourist-Information WillingenPhone 0049 (0)5632 401180 wwwwillingende und wwwuplandsteigde

StartLoop road visitor centre in WillingenLength64 kmIndication markwhite U on black reflector

Simply magical∙ Gnarled forests at the St Muffert∙ galleries of the visitorrsquos mine

slate mine Christiane∙ Monastery with a Romanesque

abbey church in Flechtdorf

Enjoying nature∙ St Muffert cliff∙ Rose Manor near Adorf

with fossil sea creatures

Uplandsteig Willingen

Diemelsteig

StartLoop road eg HeringhausenLength63 kmIndication markwhite D on green reflector

On tour with the whole family The Diemelsteig crosses the scenic nature park Diemelsee Traditional large pasture landscapes with sparkling streams picturesque villages with Romanesque village churches and breathtaking panoramic views charac-terize the 63 km long mostly natural path Goumltz von Berlichingen the ruffian with the iron hand already rode between the Diemel Hills The predomi-nantly gentle slopes of the graceful rolling hills make the exciting light path to a rich experience for the whole family

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoFrom Heringhausen it goes steeply up to the St Muffert cliff with its bizarre forest landscapes You can look down to the blue-green Diemelsee Through meadows fields and forests the ascending and descending path leads to the lookout Winterscheid at almost 600 m altitude From here you can have a view of the highest mountains of the Upland and the Sauer-land In Willingen-Hemmighausen the Diemelsteig joins the Uplandsteig

Hiking experts can connect both quality paths to an approx 115 km long round hiking tour In the course

of the road the 738 m high Dommel with obser-vation tower which offers a wonderful panora-mic view of the living skittles down to the Sauerland and Waldecker Land is worth a detour After the localities of Stormbruch and Bontkirchen at the foot of the barrier wall the path strongly goes up again to the 600 m high Eisenberg and leads to the St Muffert cliff again

For more information Touristinformation Diemelsee Phone 0049 (0)5633 91133wwwdiemelseede

DIEMELSTEIG

Korbach

euro 219p p in DR

Hiking amp Wellness

You can expect an innovative house full of ldquogoldenrdquo ideas in the picturesque city centre of the 1000-year-old Korbach Try gold-plated dishes and sleep in golden chambers Explore the nature park Diemelsee on foot∙ 3 x BB (Buffet Breakfast)∙ 1 x Muscle-relaxing massage∙ 1 x Mountain amp Valley Menu∙ 2 x regional dinner∙ 3 x packed lunch

Hotel Goldflair at the city hall Stechbahn 8 34497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 50090E-mail gastgoldflairde

16wwwnordhessende hiking 17

Gold digger atmosphere at the Houmlhenflug Korbach in the Waldecker Land is your starting point for unforgettable excur-sions Woodlands and hills abundantly covered with vegetation give a feeling of authenticity which you can experience in the nature park Diemel-see The nature experience can be optimally started in Korbach on the Sauer-land-Houmlhenflug as only flying is the better experience The long-distance path leads to Meinerzhagen and Altena in the Sauerland through four nature reserves and half a dozen mountains that are 800 m highOn exciting theme paths gold can be found in Eisen-berg ndash Germanyrsquos richest gold deposit The GeoPfad Korbach leads you into the his-tory of the earth Hiking becomes so exciting

For more information Tourist-Information Korbach Phone 0049 (0)5631 53-232wwwkorbachde

Simply magical∙ Korbachrsquos Goldmarie∙ Golden Goat∙ Eisenberg castle ruins∙ Feast and sleep fantastically

(Hotel Goldflair)

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Diemelsee∙ Korbacher Spalte∙ Geo Park ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo∙ Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM

KORBACH

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Tel +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-Mail infobelvedere-ederseede

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Natur - Wandern - GesundheitNaturkuumlche im BiohotelGenieszligen und rund um wohlfuumlhlen mit 100iger Biogarantie

Ferien agrave la carte Sie haben die Wahl zwischen dem BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE mit seinen gemuumltlich eingerichteten Ferienzimmern den lichtdurchfluteten komfortablen Appartements im Haus CHALET oder den sonnigen Ferienwohnungen im BELVEDERE APPART Naturbadeteich Whirlpool Sauna InfrarotkabineWellness-Angebote siehe unter wwwbelvedere-ederseede

inseratindd 1 23102009 122201

including Twistesee ndash Edersee ndash DiemelseeDiscover the woods and water-rich landscape of the Waldecker Land in Northern Hesse on 5 stages Starting and finishing point is Bad Arolsen

Our offer7 BampB Luggage transport per person DR only euro 298 We look forward to seeing you

Informationen and reservationGaumlste- und GesundheitszentrumRauchstraszlige 2 34454 Bad ArolsenPhone 0049 (0)5691 801-240ggzbad-arolsendewwwbad-arolsende

Three Lakes HikeForget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Throughout the year our nature offers you evocative images and nature experiences2 overnight stays from 129 ndash euro up pp ndash4 overnight stays from 248 ndash euro up pp ndash7 overnight stays from 419 ndash euro up pp ndash

Hiking guides from 90 ndash euro up per dayAll in hikerrsquos taxi 20 ndash euro ppAll in hikerrsquos taxi 30 ndash euro pp

Ask for our discounts for groups

Nature - Hiking - HealthBio cuisine in the Bio hotelEnjoy and feel good with 100 guaranteed bio quality

Holiday agrave la carte You have the choice between the BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE with its comfortably furnished holiday rooms the bright and comfortable apartments in the house CHALET or the sunny apartments in the BELVEDERE APPARTNatural swimming pool whirlpool sauna infrared cabin hellipWellness-Spa wellness packages at wwwbelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - the BIO HOTEL at the EderseeIf you are in harmony with nature with all living things around you

then you are in harmony with all human beings(Jid du Krishnamuvti)

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Phone +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-mail infobelvedere-ederseede

Ask for our discounts for groups

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Korbach

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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44

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44

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7

7

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7

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5

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5

5

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45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

wwwnordhessende hiking 2120

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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44

44

44

49

497

7

7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

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5

5

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45

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GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 2: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

Contents

ImprintPublisherRegionalmanagement Nordhessen GmbHStaumlndeplatz 13 ndash 34117 KasselPhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12 ndash Fax 0049 (0)561 97062-22E-mail infonordhessende ndash wwwnordhessende

Conceptual and technical adviceKlaus Dieter BrandstetterTouristik-Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbH Korbach

Designcognitio Kommunikation amp Planung wwwcognitiode

Fabulous Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm 4

Burgwald Ederbergland 6 raquo Burgwaldpfad raquo Day trips in Burgwald raquo Day trips in Ederbergland Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee 10 raquo Kellerwaldsteig National park Kellerwald-Edersee 12 raquo Urwaldsteig Edersee Uplandsteig Willingen 14 Diemelsteig 15 Korbach 16 Werra Valley 18 raquo Day trips in the Werra Valley Overview map 20 Region Kassel-Land 22 raquo Fairy tale route Eco paths raquo Reinhardswald Trendelburg raquo Breuna Naumburg raquo Habichtswald ARS NATURA 27 Knuumlll Mountains 28 Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country 29 Vogelsberg 30 raquo Extra tours Vogelsberg Hiking Hosts 34

Welcome to Northern Hesse Homeland of the Brothers GrimmYou love the mysterious atmosphere of deep woods You appreciate lovely pasture scenery You are looking for small cosy half-timbered houses and quaint country inns Then come on a journey of discovery with us across Northern Hesse the homeland of the Brothers Grimm in the heart of Germany From the Edersee to the Werra Valley from the Reinhardswald to Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country a hiking region which is popular among hikers and excursionists as well awaits you Five big quality hiking paths cross the region and the nature parks as well as the unique national park ldquoKeller-wald-Ederseerdquo More than 30 special tours offer the enjoyment of nature during half-day and full-day hikes They all share a high quality standard with selected beautiful paths and a well comprehensible signalisation system 140 hosts look forward to your visit to enrich your stay in Northern Hesse the homeland of the Brothers Grimm with exciting excursion tips maps of paths luggage transfer and of course good tasty cuisine from the region

Read the following pages and get inspired for a few unforgettable days in the countryside

Picture creditsNordHessen Touristik cognitio R Kubosch G Kalden K-H Volkmar ARS NATURA Stiftung Heimat- und Verkehrs-verein Breuna Region Kassel-Land City of Bad Arolsen City of Korbach tourist information from the regionsBurgwald Diemelsee Ederbergland Habichtswald Knuumlll Mountains Naumburg Reinhardswald Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country Trendelburg Vogelsberg Werra Valley Willingen

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ContentsWelcome to Northern HesseHomeland of the Brothers Grimm

Fabulous Northern Hessendash Homeland of the Brothers GrimmOnce upon a time hellipThis is how many of the famous fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm begin More than 200 years ago the famous brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm lived in Kassel and often explored the region on foot In order to compile their fairy tale and legend collections they often travelled across Northern Hesse to hear the tales which were only orally transmitted at that time The first volume of the Childrenrsquos and Household Tales was published in 1812 Henceforth the Grimmrsquos fairy tales became very popular all over the world The world of fairy tales and legends is still alive in many places In the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg on the Mother Hulda Mountain ldquoHoher Meiszlignerrdquo in the lovely village of Snow White Bergfreiheit near Bad Wildungen or in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Whether yoursquore a hiker or a nature lover discover the hidden treasures of this fabulous region Deep forests and charming pasture scenery picturesque half-tim-bered towns and fairy tale castles form the scene for nature-related activity daysFrom the Edersee to the Werra the former German-Ger-man border river From the Reinhardswald up to the Knuumlll Mountains The national park Kellerwald-Edersee and four nature parks offer unforgettable nature expe-riences Right in the middle the Documenta city Kassel welcomes you with its first-class cultural and shopping services as well as with the Wilhelmshoumlhe castle with one of the largest collections of old masters Experience the world of the Brothers Grimm As if they had never died hellip

wwwnordhessendeYou will find an orientation map on pages 20 21

4wwwnordhessende 5

Simply magical ∙ Many tales by the Brothers Grimm

got ldquoa facerdquo through the book illustrator Otto Ubbelohde such as Cinderella and Hansel amp Gretel on the Christenberg or the ldquoRapunzel towerrdquo in Amoumlnau

∙ Hansel- amp Gretel well in Batten-berg (Eder)

∙ Witch tower in Frankenberg (Eder)∙ Castle ruin Hatzfeld

Burgwald Ederbergland

6wwwnordhessende hiking 7

A hiking dream comes true The region Burgwald-Ederbergland goes from Marburg to the Edertal and up to the southern slopes of the Rothaargebirge You will experience fabulous expeditions into the past with very modern comfort

BurgwaldDiscover the Burgwald with its seemingly endless forests Enchanted valleys with ancient moors and mountaintops with stunning panoramic views provide a unique scene for a few days relaxation whilst hiking Lovers of traditions historical half-timbered buildings castles and mys terious pre- and early historic places of many legends will enjoy this magic place

EderberglandCaution Flying dragons and iron mountains turn your hiking trip in Ederbergland into a magical experience A town hall with ten towers small dreamy half-timbered towns and the famous Viennese Coffee House ldquoStuhlrdquo provide for many small aha-experiences

The cultural heart is the small town of Frankenberg (Eder) with its half- timbered buildings which offers a pleasant pedestrian area in addition to the town hall with its ten towers or to the Thonet Museum

For more information Burgwald-TouristservicePhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Ederbergland Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)6451 717672wwwederbergland-touristikde

Simply magical∙ Fabulous Mellnau castle∙ Celtic-Frankish Christenberg

with witchrsquos house from Hansel amp Gretel

Enjoying nature∙ Mysterious swamps in the

Christenberger Talgrund∙ Picturesque mirror pond near

Muumlnchhausen∙ Source Christborn near

Ernsthausen∙ bizarre Ederstede rock ∙ bizarre Ederstede rock

Burgwald Ederbergland

Burgwaldpfad

Burgwaldpfad The 51 km dream route runs through the highland scenery of the fabled Burgwald bordered by the rivers Lahn and Eder It connects the Lahn-Dill- Bergpfad and the Elisabethpfad in the university town of Marburg with the city of Frankenberg (Eder) via the special paths Stirnhelle and Christenberg

Awarded with the German Excellent Hiking Path SealThe hiking path with the German Excellent Hiking Path Seal leads to the most impressive scenic and cultural highlights from one of the best views of the region to the next On the way through the deep Burgwald one of the largest unbroken forest areas in Germany quiet glades mysterious bogs with cotton grass and sundew bubbling springs reflecting ponds magnificent castles and the Celtic-Frankish Christenberg with its Romanesque church are located right in the forest middleMuseums historic picnic areas and carriage roads of Hessian landgraves bear testimony to the past lives of the inhabitants and explain the ancient names of the idyllic places On the way forward towards Frankenberg the river Eder also runs through the forested slopes of Eder-stedeThe linking of the incomparable scenery with a rich history turns the Burgwaldpfad into an unforgettable experience

For more information Burgwald-TouristservicePhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Start Elisabethchurch MarburgDestinationFrankenberg Central StationDistance51 kmIdentification mark Red B on a white reflector

Day trips in Burgwald

8wwwnordhessende hiking 9

On tour in Burgwald

Extra tours this is how they call the quality loop roads intended for half-day or day trips Quality certified round tours especially designed for your condition and your spirit of discover Each tour is well signposted and pro-mises pure enjoyment of nature

Extra tour ldquoChristenbergrdquo (16 km)Start Sports ground Muumlnchhausen

It is a classic fairy tale route The Mellnau castle and the Celtic-Frankish Christenberg are of cultural significance

Extra tour ldquoFranzosenwiesenrdquo (20 km)Start Seegerteichhuumltte Rosenthal

In the mysterious heart of the Burgwald this tour connects the moors heaths meadows and streams with fabled and historic places

Extra tour ldquoStirn hellerdquo (14 km)Start Fairground Dorfmuseum Wetter-Oberrosphe

The varied route as regards the landscape turns to an unforgettable experience thanks to the stunning views over the hills

Extra tour ldquoHimmelsbergrdquo (18 km)Start Hunburgturm Kirchhain-Burgholz

It will take you to cultural highlights You can still discover remains of the Frankish ldquoHunburgrdquo from the 8th century

Extra tour ldquoKnebelsrodrdquo (12 km) Start Entrance of Listenbachtal

You will be led to the highest elevation of the Burgwaldvia the mysterious Listenbach and the Hexentanzplatz From the observation tower you will enjoy spectacular lookouts

Extra tour ldquoPanoramawegrdquo (16 km) Start Opposite the REWE parking site and the Schmaleichermuumlhle in Rauschenberg

The Burgwald could not be more picturesque On ridges the route runs along idyllic forest edges and offers beautiful lookouts

Extra tour ldquoRotes Wasserrdquo (14 km)Start City centre Rauschenberg-Bracht (church)

It provides for special nature experiences and leads into the mysterious heart of the Burgwald with its spectacular phenomena

Extra tour ldquoGalgenbergrdquo (13 km)Start Gym Dietrichskehle in Gemuumlnden

From the medieval city of Gemuumlnden the route goes up to the Galgenberg It offers beautiful views over the valleys and hills up to the former diocesan town Amoumlneburg

Extra tour ldquoJunkernpfadrdquo (10 km)Start Old water tower Coumllbe-Schoumlnstadt

Past the stone age settlement sites romantic mills and ponds at the legendary Rotes Wasser it surrounds the historic Junkerwald

Extra tour ldquoEibenhardtpfadrdquo (7 km)Start Parking site barbecue hut Coumllbe-Reddehausen

Mysterious walls and stones in the middle of the forest are evidence of ancient history during a magical tour

All tour descriptions underPhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Day trips in Ederbergland

All tour descriptions underPhone 0049 (0)6451 717672wwwederbergland-touristikde

On tour in Ederbergland Under the motto ldquoWalking between Heaven and Ederrdquo nature lovers will particularly enjoy the seven extra tours of the Ederbergland Whether the natural course of the Eder idyllic river valleys steep cliffs and moor-land ndash we promise you first-class experiences

Extra tour ldquoOberlinspher Wegrdquo (13 km)Start Bromskirchen Am Lichtenberg

It offers spectacular and beautiful views of the fabulous landscape Poor grasslands and heaths with a great variety of flowers border the path Rustic woods and clear streams invite to the nature experience

Extra tour ldquoNuhnehoumlhenwegrdquo (12 km)Start Haus des Gastes Frankenberg

RengershausenIt is a path for all senses From the valley of the wild Nuhne to the heights of the Salzlachenkopf and back down into the silent alluvial plain the nature paints romantic images The roar of the river becomes a constant companion

Extra tour ldquoPanoramapfadrdquo (11 km)Start barbecue hut Hatzfeld

You must first go a long way ahead and then you will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views Old orchards an old cultural landscape the Schneitelwald and the castle ruin Hatzfeld are located on the roadside

Extra tour ldquoDrachenflugrdquo (12 km)Start Battenbergrsquos open air pool and Reddighausen

ldquoEnjoy magnificent clear views hike on large forest trails experience history with your feet discover new things along the wayrdquo These are the characteristics of this impressive tour

Extra tour ldquoLindenhardtrdquo (12 km)Start Game reserve in Battenberg Dodenau

It goes up to the Kleudelburg which was built as a hunting camp under Landgrave Ernst Ludwig of Hesse-Darmstadt After a walk around the Lindenhardt with its old coppices you follow spectacular serpentine loop roads down to the atmospheric Edertal

Extra tour ldquoKlippenpfadrdquo (10 km)Start Sports ground Allendorf (Eder) Rennerte-hausen

The path runs close to the edge of the Ederklippe to the Stedefelsen Deep down you will see the stony river bed of the Eder which seems to murmur softly Enjoy the clear view over a unique pasture landscape

Extra tour ldquoButzmuumlhlenwegrdquo (13 km)Start Kneipp pool Frankenberg Schreufa

It is the path of surprises It is an encounter with the famous Nuhne geese an adventurous ford-crossing an enchanted black pond or the observation of the black stork ndash the experiences are simply magical

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

10wwwnordhessende hiking 11

Hiking de luxe The nature park Kellerwald-Edersee is located in the wooded Northern Hesse and impresses with its wide natural beech forests and a peasant cultural landscape with meadows full of various flowers and idyllic villages Imbedded in the deep forests the clear the blue-green Edersee winds with its various swimming and water sports facilities Jungle remains which are the last in Europe grow on its steep warm hillsides The crippled tree forests with funny tree forms are a unique experience

Cultural treasures such as rocky mounds Celtic ring walls in the Hohe Keller long extinct charcoal stack plates the imposing Waldeck castle overlooking the Edersee and the Cistercian monastery Haina give a review of the rich history of the region

Hiking and WellnessThe nature park offers ideal hiking conditions in any season and is the backdrop of two quality paths Kellerwaldsteig and Urwaldsteig lead to the fabulous places in the park Half-day and whole day trips complete the deluxe hiking offer Bad Wildungen and Bad Zwestern offer a perfect com-bination of fabulous hiking and fantastic spa opportunitiesMany direct marketers snack bars and restaurants promise culinary delights And the good nightrsquos sleep is always guaranteed The offers range from the campsite to the hostel and from the hay hotel to the luxury one

For more informationNature park Kellerwald-Edersee Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460 wwwnaturpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ enchanted river valleys∙ gnarled pasture woodlands∙ Exhelmer Steine∙ numerous and mysterious

castles and castle ruins

Enjoying nature∙ rustic beech forests in

the national park Kellerwald-Edersee

∙ flowery meadows and heaths near Frankenau

∙ botanical peculiarities in outstanding nature reserves

∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo ∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

Kellerwaldsteig

Simply magical∙ ∙ ∙ ∙

Enjoying nature∙

Nature and Culture ndash inimitably interwoven Anyone wishing to experience the varied beauty of the nature park Kellerwald-Edersee should walk through the KellerwaldsteigOn a distance of 158 km the loop road certified by the German Hiking Association connects the forested landscapes of the Edersee through the rolling hills on the highlands of Wildungen up to the Hoher KellerAll sights in the 400-square-kilometer nature reserve and the centrally im-bedded national park Kellerwald-Edersee are located on the walking route Enjoy the Edersee with its clean clear water the quaint stunted forests in the north the imposing beech trees in the national park idyllic villages with inviting country inns and especially the forest field and grass fields in the south which are so popular among hikers

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe wide sometimes seemingly mysterious forest land-scape of the nature park with ancient castles and monas-teries is the backdrop for fairy tales and legends Legend has it that Snow White comes from Bad Wildungen She had found refuge with the dwarfs in Bergfreiheit And even today the ldquowhite womanrdquo still haunts between Huumlddingen and Alberthausen

The regional cuisine with tasty farm products completes each hiking adventure and provides for some culinary surprises

For more information Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460wwwkellerwaldsteigde

StartLoop road eg FrankenauBad Zwesten VoumlhlLength 158 kmIndication markWhite K on red reflectorAlternative route white K on green reflectorAccess path yellow K on black reflector

Wilderness Experience

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

In the realm of the BoggelsThe 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre before or after a refreshing walk You can get much information and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good recommend us and come again The Wildlife Park Edersee also offers exciting experiences ndash wild animals of our forests up close Incidentally unnoticed by the people a nation of the Boggels is said to have survived in the deep beech forests of the national park

For more information National park Kellerwald-EderseePhone 0049 (0)5621 752490wwwnationalpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ Quernst Chapel∙ Bathildishuumltte∙ Grave mounds

Enjoying nature∙ Wilderness∙ Ancient beech forests∙ Wildlife Park Edersee∙ National Park Centre

Kellerwald

Wilderness ExperienceOn onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

The 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre

and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is

find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours

ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources

12 13wwwnordhessende hiking

Simply magical∙ goblins and gnomes∙ mysterious Hengstwiese∙ imposing Waldeck castle with

torture chamber

Enjoying nature∙ ancient beech forests∙ Dianthus caesius in

rocky meadows∙ Forests at the Kahle Hardt

Start Loop road eg Waldeck Schlossberg parking site National Park Centre KellerwaldLength 70 kmIndication markwhite UE on blue reflector

Start

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

Urwaldsteig Edersee

On tour in the real jungle Around the Edersee intricate dream paths lead over bumpy paths to unfor-gettable nature experiences Last real remnants of primeval forests and breathtaking views of the unique forest and lake scenery of the wonderful region Edersee make the quality path of the German Hiking Association to one of the most attractive hiking paths of the German Uplands Enjoy wild nature everywhere ndash on more than 70 km Bizarre tree shapes entice you into the magical world of goblins and gnomes Legends entwine around the Hengstwiesen near Nieder-Werbe the Klust near the Muumlhlecke the Kanzelmaumlnnchen and the Wilde Michel In the national park Kellerwald-Edersee you will cross typical hardwood forests ndash our ldquowilderness of the futurerdquo

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe Urwaldsteig Edersee can be hiked in stages There are also exciting part routes starting from the parking spaces Numbered posts highlight the natural history and cultural characteristics Qualified hosts provide for com-fortable accommodations and offer regional cuisine

For more information Edersee Touristic GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5623 99980wwwurwaldsteig-ederseede wwwederseecom

Simply magical∙ museum of local history Usseln∙ Milch-Mu(h)seum Usseln∙ Remains of a castle rampart near

Schwalefeld from the time of the Carolingians

Enjoying nature∙ Historic heathlands at the

Kahle Poumln and Neuer Hagen ∙ Mysterious moor birch forests at

the Jaumlgers Weinberg∙ Magnificent view from the

Dommelturm ∙ Wildlife and leisure park of

Willingen

Uplandsteig Willingen

14wwwnordhessende hiking 15

Pleasure hiking around Willingen The Uplandsteig opens up a mountainous world with all its beautyaround the four seasons destination Willingen Enjoy pleasure hiking here ldquowith all associated activities firm slopes secluded forest paths fragrant meadow paths pure landscape up to the horizonrdquo Walking through vast mountain forests and swamps through mountain meadows and heath-lands ndash heather bloom in late summer crystal clear streams and hundreds of springs It goes up to over 800 m where beautiful sights wait for you In the towns major Romanesque art treasures have been preserved

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoldquoHigh above a bird of prey draws its solitary circles There is no bit of a farm far and wide But suddenly rooster crows break the silence Almost forgotten Upland legends are recalled was that the cock from the sunken palace that stood here on a hillrdquo Hermann the Cherusci is said to have met secretly with his future wife Thusnelda the daughter of the pro-Roman prince Segestes which is said to have lived in the Schwalenburg castle Besides wasnrsquot it at the Hirschsprung that the old witch with glowing eyes walked abroad Tip The inhabitants of Willingen are very popular for their hospitalityFor more information Tourist-Information WillingenPhone 0049 (0)5632 401180 wwwwillingende und wwwuplandsteigde

StartLoop road visitor centre in WillingenLength64 kmIndication markwhite U on black reflector

Simply magical∙ Gnarled forests at the St Muffert∙ galleries of the visitorrsquos mine

slate mine Christiane∙ Monastery with a Romanesque

abbey church in Flechtdorf

Enjoying nature∙ St Muffert cliff∙ Rose Manor near Adorf

with fossil sea creatures

Uplandsteig Willingen

Diemelsteig

StartLoop road eg HeringhausenLength63 kmIndication markwhite D on green reflector

On tour with the whole family The Diemelsteig crosses the scenic nature park Diemelsee Traditional large pasture landscapes with sparkling streams picturesque villages with Romanesque village churches and breathtaking panoramic views charac-terize the 63 km long mostly natural path Goumltz von Berlichingen the ruffian with the iron hand already rode between the Diemel Hills The predomi-nantly gentle slopes of the graceful rolling hills make the exciting light path to a rich experience for the whole family

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoFrom Heringhausen it goes steeply up to the St Muffert cliff with its bizarre forest landscapes You can look down to the blue-green Diemelsee Through meadows fields and forests the ascending and descending path leads to the lookout Winterscheid at almost 600 m altitude From here you can have a view of the highest mountains of the Upland and the Sauer-land In Willingen-Hemmighausen the Diemelsteig joins the Uplandsteig

Hiking experts can connect both quality paths to an approx 115 km long round hiking tour In the course

of the road the 738 m high Dommel with obser-vation tower which offers a wonderful panora-mic view of the living skittles down to the Sauerland and Waldecker Land is worth a detour After the localities of Stormbruch and Bontkirchen at the foot of the barrier wall the path strongly goes up again to the 600 m high Eisenberg and leads to the St Muffert cliff again

For more information Touristinformation Diemelsee Phone 0049 (0)5633 91133wwwdiemelseede

DIEMELSTEIG

Korbach

euro 219p p in DR

Hiking amp Wellness

You can expect an innovative house full of ldquogoldenrdquo ideas in the picturesque city centre of the 1000-year-old Korbach Try gold-plated dishes and sleep in golden chambers Explore the nature park Diemelsee on foot∙ 3 x BB (Buffet Breakfast)∙ 1 x Muscle-relaxing massage∙ 1 x Mountain amp Valley Menu∙ 2 x regional dinner∙ 3 x packed lunch

Hotel Goldflair at the city hall Stechbahn 8 34497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 50090E-mail gastgoldflairde

16wwwnordhessende hiking 17

Gold digger atmosphere at the Houmlhenflug Korbach in the Waldecker Land is your starting point for unforgettable excur-sions Woodlands and hills abundantly covered with vegetation give a feeling of authenticity which you can experience in the nature park Diemel-see The nature experience can be optimally started in Korbach on the Sauer-land-Houmlhenflug as only flying is the better experience The long-distance path leads to Meinerzhagen and Altena in the Sauerland through four nature reserves and half a dozen mountains that are 800 m highOn exciting theme paths gold can be found in Eisen-berg ndash Germanyrsquos richest gold deposit The GeoPfad Korbach leads you into the his-tory of the earth Hiking becomes so exciting

For more information Tourist-Information Korbach Phone 0049 (0)5631 53-232wwwkorbachde

Simply magical∙ Korbachrsquos Goldmarie∙ Golden Goat∙ Eisenberg castle ruins∙ Feast and sleep fantastically

(Hotel Goldflair)

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Diemelsee∙ Korbacher Spalte∙ Geo Park ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo∙ Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM

KORBACH

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Tel +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-Mail infobelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - das BIO HOTEL am EderseeWenn du in Harmonie bist mit der Natur mit allen Lebewesen um

dich herum dann bist du in Harmonie mit allen menschlichen Wesen (Jid du Krishnamuvti)

Natur - Wandern - GesundheitNaturkuumlche im BiohotelGenieszligen und rund um wohlfuumlhlen mit 100iger Biogarantie

Ferien agrave la carte Sie haben die Wahl zwischen dem BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE mit seinen gemuumltlich eingerichteten Ferienzimmern den lichtdurchfluteten komfortablen Appartements im Haus CHALET oder den sonnigen Ferienwohnungen im BELVEDERE APPART Naturbadeteich Whirlpool Sauna InfrarotkabineWellness-Angebote siehe unter wwwbelvedere-ederseede

inseratindd 1 23102009 122201

including Twistesee ndash Edersee ndash DiemelseeDiscover the woods and water-rich landscape of the Waldecker Land in Northern Hesse on 5 stages Starting and finishing point is Bad Arolsen

Our offer7 BampB Luggage transport per person DR only euro 298 We look forward to seeing you

Informationen and reservationGaumlste- und GesundheitszentrumRauchstraszlige 2 34454 Bad ArolsenPhone 0049 (0)5691 801-240ggzbad-arolsendewwwbad-arolsende

Three Lakes HikeForget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Throughout the year our nature offers you evocative images and nature experiences2 overnight stays from 129 ndash euro up pp ndash4 overnight stays from 248 ndash euro up pp ndash7 overnight stays from 419 ndash euro up pp ndash

Hiking guides from 90 ndash euro up per dayAll in hikerrsquos taxi 20 ndash euro ppAll in hikerrsquos taxi 30 ndash euro pp

Ask for our discounts for groups

Nature - Hiking - HealthBio cuisine in the Bio hotelEnjoy and feel good with 100 guaranteed bio quality

Holiday agrave la carte You have the choice between the BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE with its comfortably furnished holiday rooms the bright and comfortable apartments in the house CHALET or the sunny apartments in the BELVEDERE APPARTNatural swimming pool whirlpool sauna infrared cabin hellipWellness-Spa wellness packages at wwwbelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - the BIO HOTEL at the EderseeIf you are in harmony with nature with all living things around you

then you are in harmony with all human beings(Jid du Krishnamuvti)

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Phone +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-mail infobelvedere-ederseede

Ask for our discounts for groups

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Korbach

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

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Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

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Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

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Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

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Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

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Fulda

Weser

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Lahn

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Diemel

Diemel

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Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 3: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Contents

ImprintPublisherRegionalmanagement Nordhessen GmbHStaumlndeplatz 13 ndash 34117 KasselPhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12 ndash Fax 0049 (0)561 97062-22E-mail infonordhessende ndash wwwnordhessende

Conceptual and technical adviceKlaus Dieter BrandstetterTouristik-Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbH Korbach

Designcognitio Kommunikation amp Planung wwwcognitiode

Fabulous Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm 4

Burgwald Ederbergland 6 raquo Burgwaldpfad raquo Day trips in Burgwald raquo Day trips in Ederbergland Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee 10 raquo Kellerwaldsteig National park Kellerwald-Edersee 12 raquo Urwaldsteig Edersee Uplandsteig Willingen 14 Diemelsteig 15 Korbach 16 Werra Valley 18 raquo Day trips in the Werra Valley Overview map 20 Region Kassel-Land 22 raquo Fairy tale route Eco paths raquo Reinhardswald Trendelburg raquo Breuna Naumburg raquo Habichtswald ARS NATURA 27 Knuumlll Mountains 28 Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country 29 Vogelsberg 30 raquo Extra tours Vogelsberg Hiking Hosts 34

Welcome to Northern Hesse Homeland of the Brothers GrimmYou love the mysterious atmosphere of deep woods You appreciate lovely pasture scenery You are looking for small cosy half-timbered houses and quaint country inns Then come on a journey of discovery with us across Northern Hesse the homeland of the Brothers Grimm in the heart of Germany From the Edersee to the Werra Valley from the Reinhardswald to Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country a hiking region which is popular among hikers and excursionists as well awaits you Five big quality hiking paths cross the region and the nature parks as well as the unique national park ldquoKeller-wald-Ederseerdquo More than 30 special tours offer the enjoyment of nature during half-day and full-day hikes They all share a high quality standard with selected beautiful paths and a well comprehensible signalisation system 140 hosts look forward to your visit to enrich your stay in Northern Hesse the homeland of the Brothers Grimm with exciting excursion tips maps of paths luggage transfer and of course good tasty cuisine from the region

Read the following pages and get inspired for a few unforgettable days in the countryside

Picture creditsNordHessen Touristik cognitio R Kubosch G Kalden K-H Volkmar ARS NATURA Stiftung Heimat- und Verkehrs-verein Breuna Region Kassel-Land City of Bad Arolsen City of Korbach tourist information from the regionsBurgwald Diemelsee Ederbergland Habichtswald Knuumlll Mountains Naumburg Reinhardswald Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country Trendelburg Vogelsberg Werra Valley Willingen

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ContentsWelcome to Northern HesseHomeland of the Brothers Grimm

Fabulous Northern Hessendash Homeland of the Brothers GrimmOnce upon a time hellipThis is how many of the famous fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm begin More than 200 years ago the famous brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm lived in Kassel and often explored the region on foot In order to compile their fairy tale and legend collections they often travelled across Northern Hesse to hear the tales which were only orally transmitted at that time The first volume of the Childrenrsquos and Household Tales was published in 1812 Henceforth the Grimmrsquos fairy tales became very popular all over the world The world of fairy tales and legends is still alive in many places In the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg on the Mother Hulda Mountain ldquoHoher Meiszlignerrdquo in the lovely village of Snow White Bergfreiheit near Bad Wildungen or in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Whether yoursquore a hiker or a nature lover discover the hidden treasures of this fabulous region Deep forests and charming pasture scenery picturesque half-tim-bered towns and fairy tale castles form the scene for nature-related activity daysFrom the Edersee to the Werra the former German-Ger-man border river From the Reinhardswald up to the Knuumlll Mountains The national park Kellerwald-Edersee and four nature parks offer unforgettable nature expe-riences Right in the middle the Documenta city Kassel welcomes you with its first-class cultural and shopping services as well as with the Wilhelmshoumlhe castle with one of the largest collections of old masters Experience the world of the Brothers Grimm As if they had never died hellip

wwwnordhessendeYou will find an orientation map on pages 20 21

4wwwnordhessende 5

Simply magical ∙ Many tales by the Brothers Grimm

got ldquoa facerdquo through the book illustrator Otto Ubbelohde such as Cinderella and Hansel amp Gretel on the Christenberg or the ldquoRapunzel towerrdquo in Amoumlnau

∙ Hansel- amp Gretel well in Batten-berg (Eder)

∙ Witch tower in Frankenberg (Eder)∙ Castle ruin Hatzfeld

Burgwald Ederbergland

6wwwnordhessende hiking 7

A hiking dream comes true The region Burgwald-Ederbergland goes from Marburg to the Edertal and up to the southern slopes of the Rothaargebirge You will experience fabulous expeditions into the past with very modern comfort

BurgwaldDiscover the Burgwald with its seemingly endless forests Enchanted valleys with ancient moors and mountaintops with stunning panoramic views provide a unique scene for a few days relaxation whilst hiking Lovers of traditions historical half-timbered buildings castles and mys terious pre- and early historic places of many legends will enjoy this magic place

EderberglandCaution Flying dragons and iron mountains turn your hiking trip in Ederbergland into a magical experience A town hall with ten towers small dreamy half-timbered towns and the famous Viennese Coffee House ldquoStuhlrdquo provide for many small aha-experiences

The cultural heart is the small town of Frankenberg (Eder) with its half- timbered buildings which offers a pleasant pedestrian area in addition to the town hall with its ten towers or to the Thonet Museum

For more information Burgwald-TouristservicePhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Ederbergland Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)6451 717672wwwederbergland-touristikde

Simply magical∙ Fabulous Mellnau castle∙ Celtic-Frankish Christenberg

with witchrsquos house from Hansel amp Gretel

Enjoying nature∙ Mysterious swamps in the

Christenberger Talgrund∙ Picturesque mirror pond near

Muumlnchhausen∙ Source Christborn near

Ernsthausen∙ bizarre Ederstede rock ∙ bizarre Ederstede rock

Burgwald Ederbergland

Burgwaldpfad

Burgwaldpfad The 51 km dream route runs through the highland scenery of the fabled Burgwald bordered by the rivers Lahn and Eder It connects the Lahn-Dill- Bergpfad and the Elisabethpfad in the university town of Marburg with the city of Frankenberg (Eder) via the special paths Stirnhelle and Christenberg

Awarded with the German Excellent Hiking Path SealThe hiking path with the German Excellent Hiking Path Seal leads to the most impressive scenic and cultural highlights from one of the best views of the region to the next On the way through the deep Burgwald one of the largest unbroken forest areas in Germany quiet glades mysterious bogs with cotton grass and sundew bubbling springs reflecting ponds magnificent castles and the Celtic-Frankish Christenberg with its Romanesque church are located right in the forest middleMuseums historic picnic areas and carriage roads of Hessian landgraves bear testimony to the past lives of the inhabitants and explain the ancient names of the idyllic places On the way forward towards Frankenberg the river Eder also runs through the forested slopes of Eder-stedeThe linking of the incomparable scenery with a rich history turns the Burgwaldpfad into an unforgettable experience

For more information Burgwald-TouristservicePhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Start Elisabethchurch MarburgDestinationFrankenberg Central StationDistance51 kmIdentification mark Red B on a white reflector

Day trips in Burgwald

8wwwnordhessende hiking 9

On tour in Burgwald

Extra tours this is how they call the quality loop roads intended for half-day or day trips Quality certified round tours especially designed for your condition and your spirit of discover Each tour is well signposted and pro-mises pure enjoyment of nature

Extra tour ldquoChristenbergrdquo (16 km)Start Sports ground Muumlnchhausen

It is a classic fairy tale route The Mellnau castle and the Celtic-Frankish Christenberg are of cultural significance

Extra tour ldquoFranzosenwiesenrdquo (20 km)Start Seegerteichhuumltte Rosenthal

In the mysterious heart of the Burgwald this tour connects the moors heaths meadows and streams with fabled and historic places

Extra tour ldquoStirn hellerdquo (14 km)Start Fairground Dorfmuseum Wetter-Oberrosphe

The varied route as regards the landscape turns to an unforgettable experience thanks to the stunning views over the hills

Extra tour ldquoHimmelsbergrdquo (18 km)Start Hunburgturm Kirchhain-Burgholz

It will take you to cultural highlights You can still discover remains of the Frankish ldquoHunburgrdquo from the 8th century

Extra tour ldquoKnebelsrodrdquo (12 km) Start Entrance of Listenbachtal

You will be led to the highest elevation of the Burgwaldvia the mysterious Listenbach and the Hexentanzplatz From the observation tower you will enjoy spectacular lookouts

Extra tour ldquoPanoramawegrdquo (16 km) Start Opposite the REWE parking site and the Schmaleichermuumlhle in Rauschenberg

The Burgwald could not be more picturesque On ridges the route runs along idyllic forest edges and offers beautiful lookouts

Extra tour ldquoRotes Wasserrdquo (14 km)Start City centre Rauschenberg-Bracht (church)

It provides for special nature experiences and leads into the mysterious heart of the Burgwald with its spectacular phenomena

Extra tour ldquoGalgenbergrdquo (13 km)Start Gym Dietrichskehle in Gemuumlnden

From the medieval city of Gemuumlnden the route goes up to the Galgenberg It offers beautiful views over the valleys and hills up to the former diocesan town Amoumlneburg

Extra tour ldquoJunkernpfadrdquo (10 km)Start Old water tower Coumllbe-Schoumlnstadt

Past the stone age settlement sites romantic mills and ponds at the legendary Rotes Wasser it surrounds the historic Junkerwald

Extra tour ldquoEibenhardtpfadrdquo (7 km)Start Parking site barbecue hut Coumllbe-Reddehausen

Mysterious walls and stones in the middle of the forest are evidence of ancient history during a magical tour

All tour descriptions underPhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Day trips in Ederbergland

All tour descriptions underPhone 0049 (0)6451 717672wwwederbergland-touristikde

On tour in Ederbergland Under the motto ldquoWalking between Heaven and Ederrdquo nature lovers will particularly enjoy the seven extra tours of the Ederbergland Whether the natural course of the Eder idyllic river valleys steep cliffs and moor-land ndash we promise you first-class experiences

Extra tour ldquoOberlinspher Wegrdquo (13 km)Start Bromskirchen Am Lichtenberg

It offers spectacular and beautiful views of the fabulous landscape Poor grasslands and heaths with a great variety of flowers border the path Rustic woods and clear streams invite to the nature experience

Extra tour ldquoNuhnehoumlhenwegrdquo (12 km)Start Haus des Gastes Frankenberg

RengershausenIt is a path for all senses From the valley of the wild Nuhne to the heights of the Salzlachenkopf and back down into the silent alluvial plain the nature paints romantic images The roar of the river becomes a constant companion

Extra tour ldquoPanoramapfadrdquo (11 km)Start barbecue hut Hatzfeld

You must first go a long way ahead and then you will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views Old orchards an old cultural landscape the Schneitelwald and the castle ruin Hatzfeld are located on the roadside

Extra tour ldquoDrachenflugrdquo (12 km)Start Battenbergrsquos open air pool and Reddighausen

ldquoEnjoy magnificent clear views hike on large forest trails experience history with your feet discover new things along the wayrdquo These are the characteristics of this impressive tour

Extra tour ldquoLindenhardtrdquo (12 km)Start Game reserve in Battenberg Dodenau

It goes up to the Kleudelburg which was built as a hunting camp under Landgrave Ernst Ludwig of Hesse-Darmstadt After a walk around the Lindenhardt with its old coppices you follow spectacular serpentine loop roads down to the atmospheric Edertal

Extra tour ldquoKlippenpfadrdquo (10 km)Start Sports ground Allendorf (Eder) Rennerte-hausen

The path runs close to the edge of the Ederklippe to the Stedefelsen Deep down you will see the stony river bed of the Eder which seems to murmur softly Enjoy the clear view over a unique pasture landscape

Extra tour ldquoButzmuumlhlenwegrdquo (13 km)Start Kneipp pool Frankenberg Schreufa

It is the path of surprises It is an encounter with the famous Nuhne geese an adventurous ford-crossing an enchanted black pond or the observation of the black stork ndash the experiences are simply magical

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

10wwwnordhessende hiking 11

Hiking de luxe The nature park Kellerwald-Edersee is located in the wooded Northern Hesse and impresses with its wide natural beech forests and a peasant cultural landscape with meadows full of various flowers and idyllic villages Imbedded in the deep forests the clear the blue-green Edersee winds with its various swimming and water sports facilities Jungle remains which are the last in Europe grow on its steep warm hillsides The crippled tree forests with funny tree forms are a unique experience

Cultural treasures such as rocky mounds Celtic ring walls in the Hohe Keller long extinct charcoal stack plates the imposing Waldeck castle overlooking the Edersee and the Cistercian monastery Haina give a review of the rich history of the region

Hiking and WellnessThe nature park offers ideal hiking conditions in any season and is the backdrop of two quality paths Kellerwaldsteig and Urwaldsteig lead to the fabulous places in the park Half-day and whole day trips complete the deluxe hiking offer Bad Wildungen and Bad Zwestern offer a perfect com-bination of fabulous hiking and fantastic spa opportunitiesMany direct marketers snack bars and restaurants promise culinary delights And the good nightrsquos sleep is always guaranteed The offers range from the campsite to the hostel and from the hay hotel to the luxury one

For more informationNature park Kellerwald-Edersee Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460 wwwnaturpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ enchanted river valleys∙ gnarled pasture woodlands∙ Exhelmer Steine∙ numerous and mysterious

castles and castle ruins

Enjoying nature∙ rustic beech forests in

the national park Kellerwald-Edersee

∙ flowery meadows and heaths near Frankenau

∙ botanical peculiarities in outstanding nature reserves

∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo ∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

Kellerwaldsteig

Simply magical∙ ∙ ∙ ∙

Enjoying nature∙

Nature and Culture ndash inimitably interwoven Anyone wishing to experience the varied beauty of the nature park Kellerwald-Edersee should walk through the KellerwaldsteigOn a distance of 158 km the loop road certified by the German Hiking Association connects the forested landscapes of the Edersee through the rolling hills on the highlands of Wildungen up to the Hoher KellerAll sights in the 400-square-kilometer nature reserve and the centrally im-bedded national park Kellerwald-Edersee are located on the walking route Enjoy the Edersee with its clean clear water the quaint stunted forests in the north the imposing beech trees in the national park idyllic villages with inviting country inns and especially the forest field and grass fields in the south which are so popular among hikers

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe wide sometimes seemingly mysterious forest land-scape of the nature park with ancient castles and monas-teries is the backdrop for fairy tales and legends Legend has it that Snow White comes from Bad Wildungen She had found refuge with the dwarfs in Bergfreiheit And even today the ldquowhite womanrdquo still haunts between Huumlddingen and Alberthausen

The regional cuisine with tasty farm products completes each hiking adventure and provides for some culinary surprises

For more information Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460wwwkellerwaldsteigde

StartLoop road eg FrankenauBad Zwesten VoumlhlLength 158 kmIndication markWhite K on red reflectorAlternative route white K on green reflectorAccess path yellow K on black reflector

Wilderness Experience

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

In the realm of the BoggelsThe 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre before or after a refreshing walk You can get much information and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good recommend us and come again The Wildlife Park Edersee also offers exciting experiences ndash wild animals of our forests up close Incidentally unnoticed by the people a nation of the Boggels is said to have survived in the deep beech forests of the national park

For more information National park Kellerwald-EderseePhone 0049 (0)5621 752490wwwnationalpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ Quernst Chapel∙ Bathildishuumltte∙ Grave mounds

Enjoying nature∙ Wilderness∙ Ancient beech forests∙ Wildlife Park Edersee∙ National Park Centre

Kellerwald

Wilderness ExperienceOn onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

The 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre

and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is

find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours

ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources

12 13wwwnordhessende hiking

Simply magical∙ goblins and gnomes∙ mysterious Hengstwiese∙ imposing Waldeck castle with

torture chamber

Enjoying nature∙ ancient beech forests∙ Dianthus caesius in

rocky meadows∙ Forests at the Kahle Hardt

Start Loop road eg Waldeck Schlossberg parking site National Park Centre KellerwaldLength 70 kmIndication markwhite UE on blue reflector

Start

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

Urwaldsteig Edersee

On tour in the real jungle Around the Edersee intricate dream paths lead over bumpy paths to unfor-gettable nature experiences Last real remnants of primeval forests and breathtaking views of the unique forest and lake scenery of the wonderful region Edersee make the quality path of the German Hiking Association to one of the most attractive hiking paths of the German Uplands Enjoy wild nature everywhere ndash on more than 70 km Bizarre tree shapes entice you into the magical world of goblins and gnomes Legends entwine around the Hengstwiesen near Nieder-Werbe the Klust near the Muumlhlecke the Kanzelmaumlnnchen and the Wilde Michel In the national park Kellerwald-Edersee you will cross typical hardwood forests ndash our ldquowilderness of the futurerdquo

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe Urwaldsteig Edersee can be hiked in stages There are also exciting part routes starting from the parking spaces Numbered posts highlight the natural history and cultural characteristics Qualified hosts provide for com-fortable accommodations and offer regional cuisine

For more information Edersee Touristic GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5623 99980wwwurwaldsteig-ederseede wwwederseecom

Simply magical∙ museum of local history Usseln∙ Milch-Mu(h)seum Usseln∙ Remains of a castle rampart near

Schwalefeld from the time of the Carolingians

Enjoying nature∙ Historic heathlands at the

Kahle Poumln and Neuer Hagen ∙ Mysterious moor birch forests at

the Jaumlgers Weinberg∙ Magnificent view from the

Dommelturm ∙ Wildlife and leisure park of

Willingen

Uplandsteig Willingen

14wwwnordhessende hiking 15

Pleasure hiking around Willingen The Uplandsteig opens up a mountainous world with all its beautyaround the four seasons destination Willingen Enjoy pleasure hiking here ldquowith all associated activities firm slopes secluded forest paths fragrant meadow paths pure landscape up to the horizonrdquo Walking through vast mountain forests and swamps through mountain meadows and heath-lands ndash heather bloom in late summer crystal clear streams and hundreds of springs It goes up to over 800 m where beautiful sights wait for you In the towns major Romanesque art treasures have been preserved

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoldquoHigh above a bird of prey draws its solitary circles There is no bit of a farm far and wide But suddenly rooster crows break the silence Almost forgotten Upland legends are recalled was that the cock from the sunken palace that stood here on a hillrdquo Hermann the Cherusci is said to have met secretly with his future wife Thusnelda the daughter of the pro-Roman prince Segestes which is said to have lived in the Schwalenburg castle Besides wasnrsquot it at the Hirschsprung that the old witch with glowing eyes walked abroad Tip The inhabitants of Willingen are very popular for their hospitalityFor more information Tourist-Information WillingenPhone 0049 (0)5632 401180 wwwwillingende und wwwuplandsteigde

StartLoop road visitor centre in WillingenLength64 kmIndication markwhite U on black reflector

Simply magical∙ Gnarled forests at the St Muffert∙ galleries of the visitorrsquos mine

slate mine Christiane∙ Monastery with a Romanesque

abbey church in Flechtdorf

Enjoying nature∙ St Muffert cliff∙ Rose Manor near Adorf

with fossil sea creatures

Uplandsteig Willingen

Diemelsteig

StartLoop road eg HeringhausenLength63 kmIndication markwhite D on green reflector

On tour with the whole family The Diemelsteig crosses the scenic nature park Diemelsee Traditional large pasture landscapes with sparkling streams picturesque villages with Romanesque village churches and breathtaking panoramic views charac-terize the 63 km long mostly natural path Goumltz von Berlichingen the ruffian with the iron hand already rode between the Diemel Hills The predomi-nantly gentle slopes of the graceful rolling hills make the exciting light path to a rich experience for the whole family

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoFrom Heringhausen it goes steeply up to the St Muffert cliff with its bizarre forest landscapes You can look down to the blue-green Diemelsee Through meadows fields and forests the ascending and descending path leads to the lookout Winterscheid at almost 600 m altitude From here you can have a view of the highest mountains of the Upland and the Sauer-land In Willingen-Hemmighausen the Diemelsteig joins the Uplandsteig

Hiking experts can connect both quality paths to an approx 115 km long round hiking tour In the course

of the road the 738 m high Dommel with obser-vation tower which offers a wonderful panora-mic view of the living skittles down to the Sauerland and Waldecker Land is worth a detour After the localities of Stormbruch and Bontkirchen at the foot of the barrier wall the path strongly goes up again to the 600 m high Eisenberg and leads to the St Muffert cliff again

For more information Touristinformation Diemelsee Phone 0049 (0)5633 91133wwwdiemelseede

DIEMELSTEIG

Korbach

euro 219p p in DR

Hiking amp Wellness

You can expect an innovative house full of ldquogoldenrdquo ideas in the picturesque city centre of the 1000-year-old Korbach Try gold-plated dishes and sleep in golden chambers Explore the nature park Diemelsee on foot∙ 3 x BB (Buffet Breakfast)∙ 1 x Muscle-relaxing massage∙ 1 x Mountain amp Valley Menu∙ 2 x regional dinner∙ 3 x packed lunch

Hotel Goldflair at the city hall Stechbahn 8 34497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 50090E-mail gastgoldflairde

16wwwnordhessende hiking 17

Gold digger atmosphere at the Houmlhenflug Korbach in the Waldecker Land is your starting point for unforgettable excur-sions Woodlands and hills abundantly covered with vegetation give a feeling of authenticity which you can experience in the nature park Diemel-see The nature experience can be optimally started in Korbach on the Sauer-land-Houmlhenflug as only flying is the better experience The long-distance path leads to Meinerzhagen and Altena in the Sauerland through four nature reserves and half a dozen mountains that are 800 m highOn exciting theme paths gold can be found in Eisen-berg ndash Germanyrsquos richest gold deposit The GeoPfad Korbach leads you into the his-tory of the earth Hiking becomes so exciting

For more information Tourist-Information Korbach Phone 0049 (0)5631 53-232wwwkorbachde

Simply magical∙ Korbachrsquos Goldmarie∙ Golden Goat∙ Eisenberg castle ruins∙ Feast and sleep fantastically

(Hotel Goldflair)

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Diemelsee∙ Korbacher Spalte∙ Geo Park ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo∙ Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM

KORBACH

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Tel +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-Mail infobelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - das BIO HOTEL am EderseeWenn du in Harmonie bist mit der Natur mit allen Lebewesen um

dich herum dann bist du in Harmonie mit allen menschlichen Wesen (Jid du Krishnamuvti)

Natur - Wandern - GesundheitNaturkuumlche im BiohotelGenieszligen und rund um wohlfuumlhlen mit 100iger Biogarantie

Ferien agrave la carte Sie haben die Wahl zwischen dem BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE mit seinen gemuumltlich eingerichteten Ferienzimmern den lichtdurchfluteten komfortablen Appartements im Haus CHALET oder den sonnigen Ferienwohnungen im BELVEDERE APPART Naturbadeteich Whirlpool Sauna InfrarotkabineWellness-Angebote siehe unter wwwbelvedere-ederseede

inseratindd 1 23102009 122201

including Twistesee ndash Edersee ndash DiemelseeDiscover the woods and water-rich landscape of the Waldecker Land in Northern Hesse on 5 stages Starting and finishing point is Bad Arolsen

Our offer7 BampB Luggage transport per person DR only euro 298 We look forward to seeing you

Informationen and reservationGaumlste- und GesundheitszentrumRauchstraszlige 2 34454 Bad ArolsenPhone 0049 (0)5691 801-240ggzbad-arolsendewwwbad-arolsende

Three Lakes HikeForget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Throughout the year our nature offers you evocative images and nature experiences2 overnight stays from 129 ndash euro up pp ndash4 overnight stays from 248 ndash euro up pp ndash7 overnight stays from 419 ndash euro up pp ndash

Hiking guides from 90 ndash euro up per dayAll in hikerrsquos taxi 20 ndash euro ppAll in hikerrsquos taxi 30 ndash euro pp

Ask for our discounts for groups

Nature - Hiking - HealthBio cuisine in the Bio hotelEnjoy and feel good with 100 guaranteed bio quality

Holiday agrave la carte You have the choice between the BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE with its comfortably furnished holiday rooms the bright and comfortable apartments in the house CHALET or the sunny apartments in the BELVEDERE APPARTNatural swimming pool whirlpool sauna infrared cabin hellipWellness-Spa wellness packages at wwwbelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - the BIO HOTEL at the EderseeIf you are in harmony with nature with all living things around you

then you are in harmony with all human beings(Jid du Krishnamuvti)

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Phone +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-mail infobelvedere-ederseede

Ask for our discounts for groups

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Korbach

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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5

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NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

wwwnordhessende hiking 2120

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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7

7

7

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4

4

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5

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5

5

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GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 4: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Fabulous Northern Hessendash Homeland of the Brothers GrimmOnce upon a time hellipThis is how many of the famous fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm begin More than 200 years ago the famous brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm lived in Kassel and often explored the region on foot In order to compile their fairy tale and legend collections they often travelled across Northern Hesse to hear the tales which were only orally transmitted at that time The first volume of the Childrenrsquos and Household Tales was published in 1812 Henceforth the Grimmrsquos fairy tales became very popular all over the world The world of fairy tales and legends is still alive in many places In the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg on the Mother Hulda Mountain ldquoHoher Meiszlignerrdquo in the lovely village of Snow White Bergfreiheit near Bad Wildungen or in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Whether yoursquore a hiker or a nature lover discover the hidden treasures of this fabulous region Deep forests and charming pasture scenery picturesque half-tim-bered towns and fairy tale castles form the scene for nature-related activity daysFrom the Edersee to the Werra the former German-Ger-man border river From the Reinhardswald up to the Knuumlll Mountains The national park Kellerwald-Edersee and four nature parks offer unforgettable nature expe-riences Right in the middle the Documenta city Kassel welcomes you with its first-class cultural and shopping services as well as with the Wilhelmshoumlhe castle with one of the largest collections of old masters Experience the world of the Brothers Grimm As if they had never died hellip

wwwnordhessendeYou will find an orientation map on pages 20 21

4wwwnordhessende 5

Simply magical ∙ Many tales by the Brothers Grimm

got ldquoa facerdquo through the book illustrator Otto Ubbelohde such as Cinderella and Hansel amp Gretel on the Christenberg or the ldquoRapunzel towerrdquo in Amoumlnau

∙ Hansel- amp Gretel well in Batten-berg (Eder)

∙ Witch tower in Frankenberg (Eder)∙ Castle ruin Hatzfeld

Burgwald Ederbergland

6wwwnordhessende hiking 7

A hiking dream comes true The region Burgwald-Ederbergland goes from Marburg to the Edertal and up to the southern slopes of the Rothaargebirge You will experience fabulous expeditions into the past with very modern comfort

BurgwaldDiscover the Burgwald with its seemingly endless forests Enchanted valleys with ancient moors and mountaintops with stunning panoramic views provide a unique scene for a few days relaxation whilst hiking Lovers of traditions historical half-timbered buildings castles and mys terious pre- and early historic places of many legends will enjoy this magic place

EderberglandCaution Flying dragons and iron mountains turn your hiking trip in Ederbergland into a magical experience A town hall with ten towers small dreamy half-timbered towns and the famous Viennese Coffee House ldquoStuhlrdquo provide for many small aha-experiences

The cultural heart is the small town of Frankenberg (Eder) with its half- timbered buildings which offers a pleasant pedestrian area in addition to the town hall with its ten towers or to the Thonet Museum

For more information Burgwald-TouristservicePhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Ederbergland Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)6451 717672wwwederbergland-touristikde

Simply magical∙ Fabulous Mellnau castle∙ Celtic-Frankish Christenberg

with witchrsquos house from Hansel amp Gretel

Enjoying nature∙ Mysterious swamps in the

Christenberger Talgrund∙ Picturesque mirror pond near

Muumlnchhausen∙ Source Christborn near

Ernsthausen∙ bizarre Ederstede rock ∙ bizarre Ederstede rock

Burgwald Ederbergland

Burgwaldpfad

Burgwaldpfad The 51 km dream route runs through the highland scenery of the fabled Burgwald bordered by the rivers Lahn and Eder It connects the Lahn-Dill- Bergpfad and the Elisabethpfad in the university town of Marburg with the city of Frankenberg (Eder) via the special paths Stirnhelle and Christenberg

Awarded with the German Excellent Hiking Path SealThe hiking path with the German Excellent Hiking Path Seal leads to the most impressive scenic and cultural highlights from one of the best views of the region to the next On the way through the deep Burgwald one of the largest unbroken forest areas in Germany quiet glades mysterious bogs with cotton grass and sundew bubbling springs reflecting ponds magnificent castles and the Celtic-Frankish Christenberg with its Romanesque church are located right in the forest middleMuseums historic picnic areas and carriage roads of Hessian landgraves bear testimony to the past lives of the inhabitants and explain the ancient names of the idyllic places On the way forward towards Frankenberg the river Eder also runs through the forested slopes of Eder-stedeThe linking of the incomparable scenery with a rich history turns the Burgwaldpfad into an unforgettable experience

For more information Burgwald-TouristservicePhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Start Elisabethchurch MarburgDestinationFrankenberg Central StationDistance51 kmIdentification mark Red B on a white reflector

Day trips in Burgwald

8wwwnordhessende hiking 9

On tour in Burgwald

Extra tours this is how they call the quality loop roads intended for half-day or day trips Quality certified round tours especially designed for your condition and your spirit of discover Each tour is well signposted and pro-mises pure enjoyment of nature

Extra tour ldquoChristenbergrdquo (16 km)Start Sports ground Muumlnchhausen

It is a classic fairy tale route The Mellnau castle and the Celtic-Frankish Christenberg are of cultural significance

Extra tour ldquoFranzosenwiesenrdquo (20 km)Start Seegerteichhuumltte Rosenthal

In the mysterious heart of the Burgwald this tour connects the moors heaths meadows and streams with fabled and historic places

Extra tour ldquoStirn hellerdquo (14 km)Start Fairground Dorfmuseum Wetter-Oberrosphe

The varied route as regards the landscape turns to an unforgettable experience thanks to the stunning views over the hills

Extra tour ldquoHimmelsbergrdquo (18 km)Start Hunburgturm Kirchhain-Burgholz

It will take you to cultural highlights You can still discover remains of the Frankish ldquoHunburgrdquo from the 8th century

Extra tour ldquoKnebelsrodrdquo (12 km) Start Entrance of Listenbachtal

You will be led to the highest elevation of the Burgwaldvia the mysterious Listenbach and the Hexentanzplatz From the observation tower you will enjoy spectacular lookouts

Extra tour ldquoPanoramawegrdquo (16 km) Start Opposite the REWE parking site and the Schmaleichermuumlhle in Rauschenberg

The Burgwald could not be more picturesque On ridges the route runs along idyllic forest edges and offers beautiful lookouts

Extra tour ldquoRotes Wasserrdquo (14 km)Start City centre Rauschenberg-Bracht (church)

It provides for special nature experiences and leads into the mysterious heart of the Burgwald with its spectacular phenomena

Extra tour ldquoGalgenbergrdquo (13 km)Start Gym Dietrichskehle in Gemuumlnden

From the medieval city of Gemuumlnden the route goes up to the Galgenberg It offers beautiful views over the valleys and hills up to the former diocesan town Amoumlneburg

Extra tour ldquoJunkernpfadrdquo (10 km)Start Old water tower Coumllbe-Schoumlnstadt

Past the stone age settlement sites romantic mills and ponds at the legendary Rotes Wasser it surrounds the historic Junkerwald

Extra tour ldquoEibenhardtpfadrdquo (7 km)Start Parking site barbecue hut Coumllbe-Reddehausen

Mysterious walls and stones in the middle of the forest are evidence of ancient history during a magical tour

All tour descriptions underPhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Day trips in Ederbergland

All tour descriptions underPhone 0049 (0)6451 717672wwwederbergland-touristikde

On tour in Ederbergland Under the motto ldquoWalking between Heaven and Ederrdquo nature lovers will particularly enjoy the seven extra tours of the Ederbergland Whether the natural course of the Eder idyllic river valleys steep cliffs and moor-land ndash we promise you first-class experiences

Extra tour ldquoOberlinspher Wegrdquo (13 km)Start Bromskirchen Am Lichtenberg

It offers spectacular and beautiful views of the fabulous landscape Poor grasslands and heaths with a great variety of flowers border the path Rustic woods and clear streams invite to the nature experience

Extra tour ldquoNuhnehoumlhenwegrdquo (12 km)Start Haus des Gastes Frankenberg

RengershausenIt is a path for all senses From the valley of the wild Nuhne to the heights of the Salzlachenkopf and back down into the silent alluvial plain the nature paints romantic images The roar of the river becomes a constant companion

Extra tour ldquoPanoramapfadrdquo (11 km)Start barbecue hut Hatzfeld

You must first go a long way ahead and then you will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views Old orchards an old cultural landscape the Schneitelwald and the castle ruin Hatzfeld are located on the roadside

Extra tour ldquoDrachenflugrdquo (12 km)Start Battenbergrsquos open air pool and Reddighausen

ldquoEnjoy magnificent clear views hike on large forest trails experience history with your feet discover new things along the wayrdquo These are the characteristics of this impressive tour

Extra tour ldquoLindenhardtrdquo (12 km)Start Game reserve in Battenberg Dodenau

It goes up to the Kleudelburg which was built as a hunting camp under Landgrave Ernst Ludwig of Hesse-Darmstadt After a walk around the Lindenhardt with its old coppices you follow spectacular serpentine loop roads down to the atmospheric Edertal

Extra tour ldquoKlippenpfadrdquo (10 km)Start Sports ground Allendorf (Eder) Rennerte-hausen

The path runs close to the edge of the Ederklippe to the Stedefelsen Deep down you will see the stony river bed of the Eder which seems to murmur softly Enjoy the clear view over a unique pasture landscape

Extra tour ldquoButzmuumlhlenwegrdquo (13 km)Start Kneipp pool Frankenberg Schreufa

It is the path of surprises It is an encounter with the famous Nuhne geese an adventurous ford-crossing an enchanted black pond or the observation of the black stork ndash the experiences are simply magical

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

10wwwnordhessende hiking 11

Hiking de luxe The nature park Kellerwald-Edersee is located in the wooded Northern Hesse and impresses with its wide natural beech forests and a peasant cultural landscape with meadows full of various flowers and idyllic villages Imbedded in the deep forests the clear the blue-green Edersee winds with its various swimming and water sports facilities Jungle remains which are the last in Europe grow on its steep warm hillsides The crippled tree forests with funny tree forms are a unique experience

Cultural treasures such as rocky mounds Celtic ring walls in the Hohe Keller long extinct charcoal stack plates the imposing Waldeck castle overlooking the Edersee and the Cistercian monastery Haina give a review of the rich history of the region

Hiking and WellnessThe nature park offers ideal hiking conditions in any season and is the backdrop of two quality paths Kellerwaldsteig and Urwaldsteig lead to the fabulous places in the park Half-day and whole day trips complete the deluxe hiking offer Bad Wildungen and Bad Zwestern offer a perfect com-bination of fabulous hiking and fantastic spa opportunitiesMany direct marketers snack bars and restaurants promise culinary delights And the good nightrsquos sleep is always guaranteed The offers range from the campsite to the hostel and from the hay hotel to the luxury one

For more informationNature park Kellerwald-Edersee Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460 wwwnaturpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ enchanted river valleys∙ gnarled pasture woodlands∙ Exhelmer Steine∙ numerous and mysterious

castles and castle ruins

Enjoying nature∙ rustic beech forests in

the national park Kellerwald-Edersee

∙ flowery meadows and heaths near Frankenau

∙ botanical peculiarities in outstanding nature reserves

∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo ∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

Kellerwaldsteig

Simply magical∙ ∙ ∙ ∙

Enjoying nature∙

Nature and Culture ndash inimitably interwoven Anyone wishing to experience the varied beauty of the nature park Kellerwald-Edersee should walk through the KellerwaldsteigOn a distance of 158 km the loop road certified by the German Hiking Association connects the forested landscapes of the Edersee through the rolling hills on the highlands of Wildungen up to the Hoher KellerAll sights in the 400-square-kilometer nature reserve and the centrally im-bedded national park Kellerwald-Edersee are located on the walking route Enjoy the Edersee with its clean clear water the quaint stunted forests in the north the imposing beech trees in the national park idyllic villages with inviting country inns and especially the forest field and grass fields in the south which are so popular among hikers

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe wide sometimes seemingly mysterious forest land-scape of the nature park with ancient castles and monas-teries is the backdrop for fairy tales and legends Legend has it that Snow White comes from Bad Wildungen She had found refuge with the dwarfs in Bergfreiheit And even today the ldquowhite womanrdquo still haunts between Huumlddingen and Alberthausen

The regional cuisine with tasty farm products completes each hiking adventure and provides for some culinary surprises

For more information Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460wwwkellerwaldsteigde

StartLoop road eg FrankenauBad Zwesten VoumlhlLength 158 kmIndication markWhite K on red reflectorAlternative route white K on green reflectorAccess path yellow K on black reflector

Wilderness Experience

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

In the realm of the BoggelsThe 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre before or after a refreshing walk You can get much information and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good recommend us and come again The Wildlife Park Edersee also offers exciting experiences ndash wild animals of our forests up close Incidentally unnoticed by the people a nation of the Boggels is said to have survived in the deep beech forests of the national park

For more information National park Kellerwald-EderseePhone 0049 (0)5621 752490wwwnationalpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ Quernst Chapel∙ Bathildishuumltte∙ Grave mounds

Enjoying nature∙ Wilderness∙ Ancient beech forests∙ Wildlife Park Edersee∙ National Park Centre

Kellerwald

Wilderness ExperienceOn onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

The 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre

and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is

find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours

ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources

12 13wwwnordhessende hiking

Simply magical∙ goblins and gnomes∙ mysterious Hengstwiese∙ imposing Waldeck castle with

torture chamber

Enjoying nature∙ ancient beech forests∙ Dianthus caesius in

rocky meadows∙ Forests at the Kahle Hardt

Start Loop road eg Waldeck Schlossberg parking site National Park Centre KellerwaldLength 70 kmIndication markwhite UE on blue reflector

Start

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

Urwaldsteig Edersee

On tour in the real jungle Around the Edersee intricate dream paths lead over bumpy paths to unfor-gettable nature experiences Last real remnants of primeval forests and breathtaking views of the unique forest and lake scenery of the wonderful region Edersee make the quality path of the German Hiking Association to one of the most attractive hiking paths of the German Uplands Enjoy wild nature everywhere ndash on more than 70 km Bizarre tree shapes entice you into the magical world of goblins and gnomes Legends entwine around the Hengstwiesen near Nieder-Werbe the Klust near the Muumlhlecke the Kanzelmaumlnnchen and the Wilde Michel In the national park Kellerwald-Edersee you will cross typical hardwood forests ndash our ldquowilderness of the futurerdquo

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe Urwaldsteig Edersee can be hiked in stages There are also exciting part routes starting from the parking spaces Numbered posts highlight the natural history and cultural characteristics Qualified hosts provide for com-fortable accommodations and offer regional cuisine

For more information Edersee Touristic GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5623 99980wwwurwaldsteig-ederseede wwwederseecom

Simply magical∙ museum of local history Usseln∙ Milch-Mu(h)seum Usseln∙ Remains of a castle rampart near

Schwalefeld from the time of the Carolingians

Enjoying nature∙ Historic heathlands at the

Kahle Poumln and Neuer Hagen ∙ Mysterious moor birch forests at

the Jaumlgers Weinberg∙ Magnificent view from the

Dommelturm ∙ Wildlife and leisure park of

Willingen

Uplandsteig Willingen

14wwwnordhessende hiking 15

Pleasure hiking around Willingen The Uplandsteig opens up a mountainous world with all its beautyaround the four seasons destination Willingen Enjoy pleasure hiking here ldquowith all associated activities firm slopes secluded forest paths fragrant meadow paths pure landscape up to the horizonrdquo Walking through vast mountain forests and swamps through mountain meadows and heath-lands ndash heather bloom in late summer crystal clear streams and hundreds of springs It goes up to over 800 m where beautiful sights wait for you In the towns major Romanesque art treasures have been preserved

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoldquoHigh above a bird of prey draws its solitary circles There is no bit of a farm far and wide But suddenly rooster crows break the silence Almost forgotten Upland legends are recalled was that the cock from the sunken palace that stood here on a hillrdquo Hermann the Cherusci is said to have met secretly with his future wife Thusnelda the daughter of the pro-Roman prince Segestes which is said to have lived in the Schwalenburg castle Besides wasnrsquot it at the Hirschsprung that the old witch with glowing eyes walked abroad Tip The inhabitants of Willingen are very popular for their hospitalityFor more information Tourist-Information WillingenPhone 0049 (0)5632 401180 wwwwillingende und wwwuplandsteigde

StartLoop road visitor centre in WillingenLength64 kmIndication markwhite U on black reflector

Simply magical∙ Gnarled forests at the St Muffert∙ galleries of the visitorrsquos mine

slate mine Christiane∙ Monastery with a Romanesque

abbey church in Flechtdorf

Enjoying nature∙ St Muffert cliff∙ Rose Manor near Adorf

with fossil sea creatures

Uplandsteig Willingen

Diemelsteig

StartLoop road eg HeringhausenLength63 kmIndication markwhite D on green reflector

On tour with the whole family The Diemelsteig crosses the scenic nature park Diemelsee Traditional large pasture landscapes with sparkling streams picturesque villages with Romanesque village churches and breathtaking panoramic views charac-terize the 63 km long mostly natural path Goumltz von Berlichingen the ruffian with the iron hand already rode between the Diemel Hills The predomi-nantly gentle slopes of the graceful rolling hills make the exciting light path to a rich experience for the whole family

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoFrom Heringhausen it goes steeply up to the St Muffert cliff with its bizarre forest landscapes You can look down to the blue-green Diemelsee Through meadows fields and forests the ascending and descending path leads to the lookout Winterscheid at almost 600 m altitude From here you can have a view of the highest mountains of the Upland and the Sauer-land In Willingen-Hemmighausen the Diemelsteig joins the Uplandsteig

Hiking experts can connect both quality paths to an approx 115 km long round hiking tour In the course

of the road the 738 m high Dommel with obser-vation tower which offers a wonderful panora-mic view of the living skittles down to the Sauerland and Waldecker Land is worth a detour After the localities of Stormbruch and Bontkirchen at the foot of the barrier wall the path strongly goes up again to the 600 m high Eisenberg and leads to the St Muffert cliff again

For more information Touristinformation Diemelsee Phone 0049 (0)5633 91133wwwdiemelseede

DIEMELSTEIG

Korbach

euro 219p p in DR

Hiking amp Wellness

You can expect an innovative house full of ldquogoldenrdquo ideas in the picturesque city centre of the 1000-year-old Korbach Try gold-plated dishes and sleep in golden chambers Explore the nature park Diemelsee on foot∙ 3 x BB (Buffet Breakfast)∙ 1 x Muscle-relaxing massage∙ 1 x Mountain amp Valley Menu∙ 2 x regional dinner∙ 3 x packed lunch

Hotel Goldflair at the city hall Stechbahn 8 34497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 50090E-mail gastgoldflairde

16wwwnordhessende hiking 17

Gold digger atmosphere at the Houmlhenflug Korbach in the Waldecker Land is your starting point for unforgettable excur-sions Woodlands and hills abundantly covered with vegetation give a feeling of authenticity which you can experience in the nature park Diemel-see The nature experience can be optimally started in Korbach on the Sauer-land-Houmlhenflug as only flying is the better experience The long-distance path leads to Meinerzhagen and Altena in the Sauerland through four nature reserves and half a dozen mountains that are 800 m highOn exciting theme paths gold can be found in Eisen-berg ndash Germanyrsquos richest gold deposit The GeoPfad Korbach leads you into the his-tory of the earth Hiking becomes so exciting

For more information Tourist-Information Korbach Phone 0049 (0)5631 53-232wwwkorbachde

Simply magical∙ Korbachrsquos Goldmarie∙ Golden Goat∙ Eisenberg castle ruins∙ Feast and sleep fantastically

(Hotel Goldflair)

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Diemelsee∙ Korbacher Spalte∙ Geo Park ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo∙ Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM

KORBACH

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Tel +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-Mail infobelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - das BIO HOTEL am EderseeWenn du in Harmonie bist mit der Natur mit allen Lebewesen um

dich herum dann bist du in Harmonie mit allen menschlichen Wesen (Jid du Krishnamuvti)

Natur - Wandern - GesundheitNaturkuumlche im BiohotelGenieszligen und rund um wohlfuumlhlen mit 100iger Biogarantie

Ferien agrave la carte Sie haben die Wahl zwischen dem BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE mit seinen gemuumltlich eingerichteten Ferienzimmern den lichtdurchfluteten komfortablen Appartements im Haus CHALET oder den sonnigen Ferienwohnungen im BELVEDERE APPART Naturbadeteich Whirlpool Sauna InfrarotkabineWellness-Angebote siehe unter wwwbelvedere-ederseede

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including Twistesee ndash Edersee ndash DiemelseeDiscover the woods and water-rich landscape of the Waldecker Land in Northern Hesse on 5 stages Starting and finishing point is Bad Arolsen

Our offer7 BampB Luggage transport per person DR only euro 298 We look forward to seeing you

Informationen and reservationGaumlste- und GesundheitszentrumRauchstraszlige 2 34454 Bad ArolsenPhone 0049 (0)5691 801-240ggzbad-arolsendewwwbad-arolsende

Three Lakes HikeForget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Throughout the year our nature offers you evocative images and nature experiences2 overnight stays from 129 ndash euro up pp ndash4 overnight stays from 248 ndash euro up pp ndash7 overnight stays from 419 ndash euro up pp ndash

Hiking guides from 90 ndash euro up per dayAll in hikerrsquos taxi 20 ndash euro ppAll in hikerrsquos taxi 30 ndash euro pp

Ask for our discounts for groups

Nature - Hiking - HealthBio cuisine in the Bio hotelEnjoy and feel good with 100 guaranteed bio quality

Holiday agrave la carte You have the choice between the BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE with its comfortably furnished holiday rooms the bright and comfortable apartments in the house CHALET or the sunny apartments in the BELVEDERE APPARTNatural swimming pool whirlpool sauna infrared cabin hellipWellness-Spa wellness packages at wwwbelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - the BIO HOTEL at the EderseeIf you are in harmony with nature with all living things around you

then you are in harmony with all human beings(Jid du Krishnamuvti)

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Phone +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-mail infobelvedere-ederseede

Ask for our discounts for groups

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Korbach

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

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Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

wwwnordhessende hiking 2120

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

44

44

44

44

49

497

7

7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

480

5

5

45

45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 5: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Simply magical ∙ Many tales by the Brothers Grimm

got ldquoa facerdquo through the book illustrator Otto Ubbelohde such as Cinderella and Hansel amp Gretel on the Christenberg or the ldquoRapunzel towerrdquo in Amoumlnau

∙ Hansel- amp Gretel well in Batten-berg (Eder)

∙ Witch tower in Frankenberg (Eder)∙ Castle ruin Hatzfeld

Burgwald Ederbergland

6wwwnordhessende hiking 7

A hiking dream comes true The region Burgwald-Ederbergland goes from Marburg to the Edertal and up to the southern slopes of the Rothaargebirge You will experience fabulous expeditions into the past with very modern comfort

BurgwaldDiscover the Burgwald with its seemingly endless forests Enchanted valleys with ancient moors and mountaintops with stunning panoramic views provide a unique scene for a few days relaxation whilst hiking Lovers of traditions historical half-timbered buildings castles and mys terious pre- and early historic places of many legends will enjoy this magic place

EderberglandCaution Flying dragons and iron mountains turn your hiking trip in Ederbergland into a magical experience A town hall with ten towers small dreamy half-timbered towns and the famous Viennese Coffee House ldquoStuhlrdquo provide for many small aha-experiences

The cultural heart is the small town of Frankenberg (Eder) with its half- timbered buildings which offers a pleasant pedestrian area in addition to the town hall with its ten towers or to the Thonet Museum

For more information Burgwald-TouristservicePhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Ederbergland Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)6451 717672wwwederbergland-touristikde

Simply magical∙ Fabulous Mellnau castle∙ Celtic-Frankish Christenberg

with witchrsquos house from Hansel amp Gretel

Enjoying nature∙ Mysterious swamps in the

Christenberger Talgrund∙ Picturesque mirror pond near

Muumlnchhausen∙ Source Christborn near

Ernsthausen∙ bizarre Ederstede rock ∙ bizarre Ederstede rock

Burgwald Ederbergland

Burgwaldpfad

Burgwaldpfad The 51 km dream route runs through the highland scenery of the fabled Burgwald bordered by the rivers Lahn and Eder It connects the Lahn-Dill- Bergpfad and the Elisabethpfad in the university town of Marburg with the city of Frankenberg (Eder) via the special paths Stirnhelle and Christenberg

Awarded with the German Excellent Hiking Path SealThe hiking path with the German Excellent Hiking Path Seal leads to the most impressive scenic and cultural highlights from one of the best views of the region to the next On the way through the deep Burgwald one of the largest unbroken forest areas in Germany quiet glades mysterious bogs with cotton grass and sundew bubbling springs reflecting ponds magnificent castles and the Celtic-Frankish Christenberg with its Romanesque church are located right in the forest middleMuseums historic picnic areas and carriage roads of Hessian landgraves bear testimony to the past lives of the inhabitants and explain the ancient names of the idyllic places On the way forward towards Frankenberg the river Eder also runs through the forested slopes of Eder-stedeThe linking of the incomparable scenery with a rich history turns the Burgwaldpfad into an unforgettable experience

For more information Burgwald-TouristservicePhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Start Elisabethchurch MarburgDestinationFrankenberg Central StationDistance51 kmIdentification mark Red B on a white reflector

Day trips in Burgwald

8wwwnordhessende hiking 9

On tour in Burgwald

Extra tours this is how they call the quality loop roads intended for half-day or day trips Quality certified round tours especially designed for your condition and your spirit of discover Each tour is well signposted and pro-mises pure enjoyment of nature

Extra tour ldquoChristenbergrdquo (16 km)Start Sports ground Muumlnchhausen

It is a classic fairy tale route The Mellnau castle and the Celtic-Frankish Christenberg are of cultural significance

Extra tour ldquoFranzosenwiesenrdquo (20 km)Start Seegerteichhuumltte Rosenthal

In the mysterious heart of the Burgwald this tour connects the moors heaths meadows and streams with fabled and historic places

Extra tour ldquoStirn hellerdquo (14 km)Start Fairground Dorfmuseum Wetter-Oberrosphe

The varied route as regards the landscape turns to an unforgettable experience thanks to the stunning views over the hills

Extra tour ldquoHimmelsbergrdquo (18 km)Start Hunburgturm Kirchhain-Burgholz

It will take you to cultural highlights You can still discover remains of the Frankish ldquoHunburgrdquo from the 8th century

Extra tour ldquoKnebelsrodrdquo (12 km) Start Entrance of Listenbachtal

You will be led to the highest elevation of the Burgwaldvia the mysterious Listenbach and the Hexentanzplatz From the observation tower you will enjoy spectacular lookouts

Extra tour ldquoPanoramawegrdquo (16 km) Start Opposite the REWE parking site and the Schmaleichermuumlhle in Rauschenberg

The Burgwald could not be more picturesque On ridges the route runs along idyllic forest edges and offers beautiful lookouts

Extra tour ldquoRotes Wasserrdquo (14 km)Start City centre Rauschenberg-Bracht (church)

It provides for special nature experiences and leads into the mysterious heart of the Burgwald with its spectacular phenomena

Extra tour ldquoGalgenbergrdquo (13 km)Start Gym Dietrichskehle in Gemuumlnden

From the medieval city of Gemuumlnden the route goes up to the Galgenberg It offers beautiful views over the valleys and hills up to the former diocesan town Amoumlneburg

Extra tour ldquoJunkernpfadrdquo (10 km)Start Old water tower Coumllbe-Schoumlnstadt

Past the stone age settlement sites romantic mills and ponds at the legendary Rotes Wasser it surrounds the historic Junkerwald

Extra tour ldquoEibenhardtpfadrdquo (7 km)Start Parking site barbecue hut Coumllbe-Reddehausen

Mysterious walls and stones in the middle of the forest are evidence of ancient history during a magical tour

All tour descriptions underPhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Day trips in Ederbergland

All tour descriptions underPhone 0049 (0)6451 717672wwwederbergland-touristikde

On tour in Ederbergland Under the motto ldquoWalking between Heaven and Ederrdquo nature lovers will particularly enjoy the seven extra tours of the Ederbergland Whether the natural course of the Eder idyllic river valleys steep cliffs and moor-land ndash we promise you first-class experiences

Extra tour ldquoOberlinspher Wegrdquo (13 km)Start Bromskirchen Am Lichtenberg

It offers spectacular and beautiful views of the fabulous landscape Poor grasslands and heaths with a great variety of flowers border the path Rustic woods and clear streams invite to the nature experience

Extra tour ldquoNuhnehoumlhenwegrdquo (12 km)Start Haus des Gastes Frankenberg

RengershausenIt is a path for all senses From the valley of the wild Nuhne to the heights of the Salzlachenkopf and back down into the silent alluvial plain the nature paints romantic images The roar of the river becomes a constant companion

Extra tour ldquoPanoramapfadrdquo (11 km)Start barbecue hut Hatzfeld

You must first go a long way ahead and then you will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views Old orchards an old cultural landscape the Schneitelwald and the castle ruin Hatzfeld are located on the roadside

Extra tour ldquoDrachenflugrdquo (12 km)Start Battenbergrsquos open air pool and Reddighausen

ldquoEnjoy magnificent clear views hike on large forest trails experience history with your feet discover new things along the wayrdquo These are the characteristics of this impressive tour

Extra tour ldquoLindenhardtrdquo (12 km)Start Game reserve in Battenberg Dodenau

It goes up to the Kleudelburg which was built as a hunting camp under Landgrave Ernst Ludwig of Hesse-Darmstadt After a walk around the Lindenhardt with its old coppices you follow spectacular serpentine loop roads down to the atmospheric Edertal

Extra tour ldquoKlippenpfadrdquo (10 km)Start Sports ground Allendorf (Eder) Rennerte-hausen

The path runs close to the edge of the Ederklippe to the Stedefelsen Deep down you will see the stony river bed of the Eder which seems to murmur softly Enjoy the clear view over a unique pasture landscape

Extra tour ldquoButzmuumlhlenwegrdquo (13 km)Start Kneipp pool Frankenberg Schreufa

It is the path of surprises It is an encounter with the famous Nuhne geese an adventurous ford-crossing an enchanted black pond or the observation of the black stork ndash the experiences are simply magical

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

10wwwnordhessende hiking 11

Hiking de luxe The nature park Kellerwald-Edersee is located in the wooded Northern Hesse and impresses with its wide natural beech forests and a peasant cultural landscape with meadows full of various flowers and idyllic villages Imbedded in the deep forests the clear the blue-green Edersee winds with its various swimming and water sports facilities Jungle remains which are the last in Europe grow on its steep warm hillsides The crippled tree forests with funny tree forms are a unique experience

Cultural treasures such as rocky mounds Celtic ring walls in the Hohe Keller long extinct charcoal stack plates the imposing Waldeck castle overlooking the Edersee and the Cistercian monastery Haina give a review of the rich history of the region

Hiking and WellnessThe nature park offers ideal hiking conditions in any season and is the backdrop of two quality paths Kellerwaldsteig and Urwaldsteig lead to the fabulous places in the park Half-day and whole day trips complete the deluxe hiking offer Bad Wildungen and Bad Zwestern offer a perfect com-bination of fabulous hiking and fantastic spa opportunitiesMany direct marketers snack bars and restaurants promise culinary delights And the good nightrsquos sleep is always guaranteed The offers range from the campsite to the hostel and from the hay hotel to the luxury one

For more informationNature park Kellerwald-Edersee Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460 wwwnaturpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ enchanted river valleys∙ gnarled pasture woodlands∙ Exhelmer Steine∙ numerous and mysterious

castles and castle ruins

Enjoying nature∙ rustic beech forests in

the national park Kellerwald-Edersee

∙ flowery meadows and heaths near Frankenau

∙ botanical peculiarities in outstanding nature reserves

∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo ∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

Kellerwaldsteig

Simply magical∙ ∙ ∙ ∙

Enjoying nature∙

Nature and Culture ndash inimitably interwoven Anyone wishing to experience the varied beauty of the nature park Kellerwald-Edersee should walk through the KellerwaldsteigOn a distance of 158 km the loop road certified by the German Hiking Association connects the forested landscapes of the Edersee through the rolling hills on the highlands of Wildungen up to the Hoher KellerAll sights in the 400-square-kilometer nature reserve and the centrally im-bedded national park Kellerwald-Edersee are located on the walking route Enjoy the Edersee with its clean clear water the quaint stunted forests in the north the imposing beech trees in the national park idyllic villages with inviting country inns and especially the forest field and grass fields in the south which are so popular among hikers

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe wide sometimes seemingly mysterious forest land-scape of the nature park with ancient castles and monas-teries is the backdrop for fairy tales and legends Legend has it that Snow White comes from Bad Wildungen She had found refuge with the dwarfs in Bergfreiheit And even today the ldquowhite womanrdquo still haunts between Huumlddingen and Alberthausen

The regional cuisine with tasty farm products completes each hiking adventure and provides for some culinary surprises

For more information Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460wwwkellerwaldsteigde

StartLoop road eg FrankenauBad Zwesten VoumlhlLength 158 kmIndication markWhite K on red reflectorAlternative route white K on green reflectorAccess path yellow K on black reflector

Wilderness Experience

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

In the realm of the BoggelsThe 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre before or after a refreshing walk You can get much information and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good recommend us and come again The Wildlife Park Edersee also offers exciting experiences ndash wild animals of our forests up close Incidentally unnoticed by the people a nation of the Boggels is said to have survived in the deep beech forests of the national park

For more information National park Kellerwald-EderseePhone 0049 (0)5621 752490wwwnationalpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ Quernst Chapel∙ Bathildishuumltte∙ Grave mounds

Enjoying nature∙ Wilderness∙ Ancient beech forests∙ Wildlife Park Edersee∙ National Park Centre

Kellerwald

Wilderness ExperienceOn onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

The 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre

and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is

find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours

ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources

12 13wwwnordhessende hiking

Simply magical∙ goblins and gnomes∙ mysterious Hengstwiese∙ imposing Waldeck castle with

torture chamber

Enjoying nature∙ ancient beech forests∙ Dianthus caesius in

rocky meadows∙ Forests at the Kahle Hardt

Start Loop road eg Waldeck Schlossberg parking site National Park Centre KellerwaldLength 70 kmIndication markwhite UE on blue reflector

Start

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

Urwaldsteig Edersee

On tour in the real jungle Around the Edersee intricate dream paths lead over bumpy paths to unfor-gettable nature experiences Last real remnants of primeval forests and breathtaking views of the unique forest and lake scenery of the wonderful region Edersee make the quality path of the German Hiking Association to one of the most attractive hiking paths of the German Uplands Enjoy wild nature everywhere ndash on more than 70 km Bizarre tree shapes entice you into the magical world of goblins and gnomes Legends entwine around the Hengstwiesen near Nieder-Werbe the Klust near the Muumlhlecke the Kanzelmaumlnnchen and the Wilde Michel In the national park Kellerwald-Edersee you will cross typical hardwood forests ndash our ldquowilderness of the futurerdquo

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe Urwaldsteig Edersee can be hiked in stages There are also exciting part routes starting from the parking spaces Numbered posts highlight the natural history and cultural characteristics Qualified hosts provide for com-fortable accommodations and offer regional cuisine

For more information Edersee Touristic GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5623 99980wwwurwaldsteig-ederseede wwwederseecom

Simply magical∙ museum of local history Usseln∙ Milch-Mu(h)seum Usseln∙ Remains of a castle rampart near

Schwalefeld from the time of the Carolingians

Enjoying nature∙ Historic heathlands at the

Kahle Poumln and Neuer Hagen ∙ Mysterious moor birch forests at

the Jaumlgers Weinberg∙ Magnificent view from the

Dommelturm ∙ Wildlife and leisure park of

Willingen

Uplandsteig Willingen

14wwwnordhessende hiking 15

Pleasure hiking around Willingen The Uplandsteig opens up a mountainous world with all its beautyaround the four seasons destination Willingen Enjoy pleasure hiking here ldquowith all associated activities firm slopes secluded forest paths fragrant meadow paths pure landscape up to the horizonrdquo Walking through vast mountain forests and swamps through mountain meadows and heath-lands ndash heather bloom in late summer crystal clear streams and hundreds of springs It goes up to over 800 m where beautiful sights wait for you In the towns major Romanesque art treasures have been preserved

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoldquoHigh above a bird of prey draws its solitary circles There is no bit of a farm far and wide But suddenly rooster crows break the silence Almost forgotten Upland legends are recalled was that the cock from the sunken palace that stood here on a hillrdquo Hermann the Cherusci is said to have met secretly with his future wife Thusnelda the daughter of the pro-Roman prince Segestes which is said to have lived in the Schwalenburg castle Besides wasnrsquot it at the Hirschsprung that the old witch with glowing eyes walked abroad Tip The inhabitants of Willingen are very popular for their hospitalityFor more information Tourist-Information WillingenPhone 0049 (0)5632 401180 wwwwillingende und wwwuplandsteigde

StartLoop road visitor centre in WillingenLength64 kmIndication markwhite U on black reflector

Simply magical∙ Gnarled forests at the St Muffert∙ galleries of the visitorrsquos mine

slate mine Christiane∙ Monastery with a Romanesque

abbey church in Flechtdorf

Enjoying nature∙ St Muffert cliff∙ Rose Manor near Adorf

with fossil sea creatures

Uplandsteig Willingen

Diemelsteig

StartLoop road eg HeringhausenLength63 kmIndication markwhite D on green reflector

On tour with the whole family The Diemelsteig crosses the scenic nature park Diemelsee Traditional large pasture landscapes with sparkling streams picturesque villages with Romanesque village churches and breathtaking panoramic views charac-terize the 63 km long mostly natural path Goumltz von Berlichingen the ruffian with the iron hand already rode between the Diemel Hills The predomi-nantly gentle slopes of the graceful rolling hills make the exciting light path to a rich experience for the whole family

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoFrom Heringhausen it goes steeply up to the St Muffert cliff with its bizarre forest landscapes You can look down to the blue-green Diemelsee Through meadows fields and forests the ascending and descending path leads to the lookout Winterscheid at almost 600 m altitude From here you can have a view of the highest mountains of the Upland and the Sauer-land In Willingen-Hemmighausen the Diemelsteig joins the Uplandsteig

Hiking experts can connect both quality paths to an approx 115 km long round hiking tour In the course

of the road the 738 m high Dommel with obser-vation tower which offers a wonderful panora-mic view of the living skittles down to the Sauerland and Waldecker Land is worth a detour After the localities of Stormbruch and Bontkirchen at the foot of the barrier wall the path strongly goes up again to the 600 m high Eisenberg and leads to the St Muffert cliff again

For more information Touristinformation Diemelsee Phone 0049 (0)5633 91133wwwdiemelseede

DIEMELSTEIG

Korbach

euro 219p p in DR

Hiking amp Wellness

You can expect an innovative house full of ldquogoldenrdquo ideas in the picturesque city centre of the 1000-year-old Korbach Try gold-plated dishes and sleep in golden chambers Explore the nature park Diemelsee on foot∙ 3 x BB (Buffet Breakfast)∙ 1 x Muscle-relaxing massage∙ 1 x Mountain amp Valley Menu∙ 2 x regional dinner∙ 3 x packed lunch

Hotel Goldflair at the city hall Stechbahn 8 34497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 50090E-mail gastgoldflairde

16wwwnordhessende hiking 17

Gold digger atmosphere at the Houmlhenflug Korbach in the Waldecker Land is your starting point for unforgettable excur-sions Woodlands and hills abundantly covered with vegetation give a feeling of authenticity which you can experience in the nature park Diemel-see The nature experience can be optimally started in Korbach on the Sauer-land-Houmlhenflug as only flying is the better experience The long-distance path leads to Meinerzhagen and Altena in the Sauerland through four nature reserves and half a dozen mountains that are 800 m highOn exciting theme paths gold can be found in Eisen-berg ndash Germanyrsquos richest gold deposit The GeoPfad Korbach leads you into the his-tory of the earth Hiking becomes so exciting

For more information Tourist-Information Korbach Phone 0049 (0)5631 53-232wwwkorbachde

Simply magical∙ Korbachrsquos Goldmarie∙ Golden Goat∙ Eisenberg castle ruins∙ Feast and sleep fantastically

(Hotel Goldflair)

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Diemelsee∙ Korbacher Spalte∙ Geo Park ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo∙ Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM

KORBACH

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Tel +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-Mail infobelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - das BIO HOTEL am EderseeWenn du in Harmonie bist mit der Natur mit allen Lebewesen um

dich herum dann bist du in Harmonie mit allen menschlichen Wesen (Jid du Krishnamuvti)

Natur - Wandern - GesundheitNaturkuumlche im BiohotelGenieszligen und rund um wohlfuumlhlen mit 100iger Biogarantie

Ferien agrave la carte Sie haben die Wahl zwischen dem BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE mit seinen gemuumltlich eingerichteten Ferienzimmern den lichtdurchfluteten komfortablen Appartements im Haus CHALET oder den sonnigen Ferienwohnungen im BELVEDERE APPART Naturbadeteich Whirlpool Sauna InfrarotkabineWellness-Angebote siehe unter wwwbelvedere-ederseede

inseratindd 1 23102009 122201

including Twistesee ndash Edersee ndash DiemelseeDiscover the woods and water-rich landscape of the Waldecker Land in Northern Hesse on 5 stages Starting and finishing point is Bad Arolsen

Our offer7 BampB Luggage transport per person DR only euro 298 We look forward to seeing you

Informationen and reservationGaumlste- und GesundheitszentrumRauchstraszlige 2 34454 Bad ArolsenPhone 0049 (0)5691 801-240ggzbad-arolsendewwwbad-arolsende

Three Lakes HikeForget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Throughout the year our nature offers you evocative images and nature experiences2 overnight stays from 129 ndash euro up pp ndash4 overnight stays from 248 ndash euro up pp ndash7 overnight stays from 419 ndash euro up pp ndash

Hiking guides from 90 ndash euro up per dayAll in hikerrsquos taxi 20 ndash euro ppAll in hikerrsquos taxi 30 ndash euro pp

Ask for our discounts for groups

Nature - Hiking - HealthBio cuisine in the Bio hotelEnjoy and feel good with 100 guaranteed bio quality

Holiday agrave la carte You have the choice between the BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE with its comfortably furnished holiday rooms the bright and comfortable apartments in the house CHALET or the sunny apartments in the BELVEDERE APPARTNatural swimming pool whirlpool sauna infrared cabin hellipWellness-Spa wellness packages at wwwbelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - the BIO HOTEL at the EderseeIf you are in harmony with nature with all living things around you

then you are in harmony with all human beings(Jid du Krishnamuvti)

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Phone +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-mail infobelvedere-ederseede

Ask for our discounts for groups

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Korbach

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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44

44

44

49

497

7

7

7

7

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4

4

4

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5

5

5

480

5

5

45

45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

wwwnordhessende hiking 2120

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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44

44

44

49

497

7

7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

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5

5

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45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 6: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Simply magical∙ Fabulous Mellnau castle∙ Celtic-Frankish Christenberg

with witchrsquos house from Hansel amp Gretel

Enjoying nature∙ Mysterious swamps in the

Christenberger Talgrund∙ Picturesque mirror pond near

Muumlnchhausen∙ Source Christborn near

Ernsthausen∙ bizarre Ederstede rock ∙ bizarre Ederstede rock

Burgwald Ederbergland

Burgwaldpfad

Burgwaldpfad The 51 km dream route runs through the highland scenery of the fabled Burgwald bordered by the rivers Lahn and Eder It connects the Lahn-Dill- Bergpfad and the Elisabethpfad in the university town of Marburg with the city of Frankenberg (Eder) via the special paths Stirnhelle and Christenberg

Awarded with the German Excellent Hiking Path SealThe hiking path with the German Excellent Hiking Path Seal leads to the most impressive scenic and cultural highlights from one of the best views of the region to the next On the way through the deep Burgwald one of the largest unbroken forest areas in Germany quiet glades mysterious bogs with cotton grass and sundew bubbling springs reflecting ponds magnificent castles and the Celtic-Frankish Christenberg with its Romanesque church are located right in the forest middleMuseums historic picnic areas and carriage roads of Hessian landgraves bear testimony to the past lives of the inhabitants and explain the ancient names of the idyllic places On the way forward towards Frankenberg the river Eder also runs through the forested slopes of Eder-stedeThe linking of the incomparable scenery with a rich history turns the Burgwaldpfad into an unforgettable experience

For more information Burgwald-TouristservicePhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Start Elisabethchurch MarburgDestinationFrankenberg Central StationDistance51 kmIdentification mark Red B on a white reflector

Day trips in Burgwald

8wwwnordhessende hiking 9

On tour in Burgwald

Extra tours this is how they call the quality loop roads intended for half-day or day trips Quality certified round tours especially designed for your condition and your spirit of discover Each tour is well signposted and pro-mises pure enjoyment of nature

Extra tour ldquoChristenbergrdquo (16 km)Start Sports ground Muumlnchhausen

It is a classic fairy tale route The Mellnau castle and the Celtic-Frankish Christenberg are of cultural significance

Extra tour ldquoFranzosenwiesenrdquo (20 km)Start Seegerteichhuumltte Rosenthal

In the mysterious heart of the Burgwald this tour connects the moors heaths meadows and streams with fabled and historic places

Extra tour ldquoStirn hellerdquo (14 km)Start Fairground Dorfmuseum Wetter-Oberrosphe

The varied route as regards the landscape turns to an unforgettable experience thanks to the stunning views over the hills

Extra tour ldquoHimmelsbergrdquo (18 km)Start Hunburgturm Kirchhain-Burgholz

It will take you to cultural highlights You can still discover remains of the Frankish ldquoHunburgrdquo from the 8th century

Extra tour ldquoKnebelsrodrdquo (12 km) Start Entrance of Listenbachtal

You will be led to the highest elevation of the Burgwaldvia the mysterious Listenbach and the Hexentanzplatz From the observation tower you will enjoy spectacular lookouts

Extra tour ldquoPanoramawegrdquo (16 km) Start Opposite the REWE parking site and the Schmaleichermuumlhle in Rauschenberg

The Burgwald could not be more picturesque On ridges the route runs along idyllic forest edges and offers beautiful lookouts

Extra tour ldquoRotes Wasserrdquo (14 km)Start City centre Rauschenberg-Bracht (church)

It provides for special nature experiences and leads into the mysterious heart of the Burgwald with its spectacular phenomena

Extra tour ldquoGalgenbergrdquo (13 km)Start Gym Dietrichskehle in Gemuumlnden

From the medieval city of Gemuumlnden the route goes up to the Galgenberg It offers beautiful views over the valleys and hills up to the former diocesan town Amoumlneburg

Extra tour ldquoJunkernpfadrdquo (10 km)Start Old water tower Coumllbe-Schoumlnstadt

Past the stone age settlement sites romantic mills and ponds at the legendary Rotes Wasser it surrounds the historic Junkerwald

Extra tour ldquoEibenhardtpfadrdquo (7 km)Start Parking site barbecue hut Coumllbe-Reddehausen

Mysterious walls and stones in the middle of the forest are evidence of ancient history during a magical tour

All tour descriptions underPhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Day trips in Ederbergland

All tour descriptions underPhone 0049 (0)6451 717672wwwederbergland-touristikde

On tour in Ederbergland Under the motto ldquoWalking between Heaven and Ederrdquo nature lovers will particularly enjoy the seven extra tours of the Ederbergland Whether the natural course of the Eder idyllic river valleys steep cliffs and moor-land ndash we promise you first-class experiences

Extra tour ldquoOberlinspher Wegrdquo (13 km)Start Bromskirchen Am Lichtenberg

It offers spectacular and beautiful views of the fabulous landscape Poor grasslands and heaths with a great variety of flowers border the path Rustic woods and clear streams invite to the nature experience

Extra tour ldquoNuhnehoumlhenwegrdquo (12 km)Start Haus des Gastes Frankenberg

RengershausenIt is a path for all senses From the valley of the wild Nuhne to the heights of the Salzlachenkopf and back down into the silent alluvial plain the nature paints romantic images The roar of the river becomes a constant companion

Extra tour ldquoPanoramapfadrdquo (11 km)Start barbecue hut Hatzfeld

You must first go a long way ahead and then you will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views Old orchards an old cultural landscape the Schneitelwald and the castle ruin Hatzfeld are located on the roadside

Extra tour ldquoDrachenflugrdquo (12 km)Start Battenbergrsquos open air pool and Reddighausen

ldquoEnjoy magnificent clear views hike on large forest trails experience history with your feet discover new things along the wayrdquo These are the characteristics of this impressive tour

Extra tour ldquoLindenhardtrdquo (12 km)Start Game reserve in Battenberg Dodenau

It goes up to the Kleudelburg which was built as a hunting camp under Landgrave Ernst Ludwig of Hesse-Darmstadt After a walk around the Lindenhardt with its old coppices you follow spectacular serpentine loop roads down to the atmospheric Edertal

Extra tour ldquoKlippenpfadrdquo (10 km)Start Sports ground Allendorf (Eder) Rennerte-hausen

The path runs close to the edge of the Ederklippe to the Stedefelsen Deep down you will see the stony river bed of the Eder which seems to murmur softly Enjoy the clear view over a unique pasture landscape

Extra tour ldquoButzmuumlhlenwegrdquo (13 km)Start Kneipp pool Frankenberg Schreufa

It is the path of surprises It is an encounter with the famous Nuhne geese an adventurous ford-crossing an enchanted black pond or the observation of the black stork ndash the experiences are simply magical

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

10wwwnordhessende hiking 11

Hiking de luxe The nature park Kellerwald-Edersee is located in the wooded Northern Hesse and impresses with its wide natural beech forests and a peasant cultural landscape with meadows full of various flowers and idyllic villages Imbedded in the deep forests the clear the blue-green Edersee winds with its various swimming and water sports facilities Jungle remains which are the last in Europe grow on its steep warm hillsides The crippled tree forests with funny tree forms are a unique experience

Cultural treasures such as rocky mounds Celtic ring walls in the Hohe Keller long extinct charcoal stack plates the imposing Waldeck castle overlooking the Edersee and the Cistercian monastery Haina give a review of the rich history of the region

Hiking and WellnessThe nature park offers ideal hiking conditions in any season and is the backdrop of two quality paths Kellerwaldsteig and Urwaldsteig lead to the fabulous places in the park Half-day and whole day trips complete the deluxe hiking offer Bad Wildungen and Bad Zwestern offer a perfect com-bination of fabulous hiking and fantastic spa opportunitiesMany direct marketers snack bars and restaurants promise culinary delights And the good nightrsquos sleep is always guaranteed The offers range from the campsite to the hostel and from the hay hotel to the luxury one

For more informationNature park Kellerwald-Edersee Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460 wwwnaturpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ enchanted river valleys∙ gnarled pasture woodlands∙ Exhelmer Steine∙ numerous and mysterious

castles and castle ruins

Enjoying nature∙ rustic beech forests in

the national park Kellerwald-Edersee

∙ flowery meadows and heaths near Frankenau

∙ botanical peculiarities in outstanding nature reserves

∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo ∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

Kellerwaldsteig

Simply magical∙ ∙ ∙ ∙

Enjoying nature∙

Nature and Culture ndash inimitably interwoven Anyone wishing to experience the varied beauty of the nature park Kellerwald-Edersee should walk through the KellerwaldsteigOn a distance of 158 km the loop road certified by the German Hiking Association connects the forested landscapes of the Edersee through the rolling hills on the highlands of Wildungen up to the Hoher KellerAll sights in the 400-square-kilometer nature reserve and the centrally im-bedded national park Kellerwald-Edersee are located on the walking route Enjoy the Edersee with its clean clear water the quaint stunted forests in the north the imposing beech trees in the national park idyllic villages with inviting country inns and especially the forest field and grass fields in the south which are so popular among hikers

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe wide sometimes seemingly mysterious forest land-scape of the nature park with ancient castles and monas-teries is the backdrop for fairy tales and legends Legend has it that Snow White comes from Bad Wildungen She had found refuge with the dwarfs in Bergfreiheit And even today the ldquowhite womanrdquo still haunts between Huumlddingen and Alberthausen

The regional cuisine with tasty farm products completes each hiking adventure and provides for some culinary surprises

For more information Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460wwwkellerwaldsteigde

StartLoop road eg FrankenauBad Zwesten VoumlhlLength 158 kmIndication markWhite K on red reflectorAlternative route white K on green reflectorAccess path yellow K on black reflector

Wilderness Experience

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

In the realm of the BoggelsThe 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre before or after a refreshing walk You can get much information and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good recommend us and come again The Wildlife Park Edersee also offers exciting experiences ndash wild animals of our forests up close Incidentally unnoticed by the people a nation of the Boggels is said to have survived in the deep beech forests of the national park

For more information National park Kellerwald-EderseePhone 0049 (0)5621 752490wwwnationalpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ Quernst Chapel∙ Bathildishuumltte∙ Grave mounds

Enjoying nature∙ Wilderness∙ Ancient beech forests∙ Wildlife Park Edersee∙ National Park Centre

Kellerwald

Wilderness ExperienceOn onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

The 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre

and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is

find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours

ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources

12 13wwwnordhessende hiking

Simply magical∙ goblins and gnomes∙ mysterious Hengstwiese∙ imposing Waldeck castle with

torture chamber

Enjoying nature∙ ancient beech forests∙ Dianthus caesius in

rocky meadows∙ Forests at the Kahle Hardt

Start Loop road eg Waldeck Schlossberg parking site National Park Centre KellerwaldLength 70 kmIndication markwhite UE on blue reflector

Start

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

Urwaldsteig Edersee

On tour in the real jungle Around the Edersee intricate dream paths lead over bumpy paths to unfor-gettable nature experiences Last real remnants of primeval forests and breathtaking views of the unique forest and lake scenery of the wonderful region Edersee make the quality path of the German Hiking Association to one of the most attractive hiking paths of the German Uplands Enjoy wild nature everywhere ndash on more than 70 km Bizarre tree shapes entice you into the magical world of goblins and gnomes Legends entwine around the Hengstwiesen near Nieder-Werbe the Klust near the Muumlhlecke the Kanzelmaumlnnchen and the Wilde Michel In the national park Kellerwald-Edersee you will cross typical hardwood forests ndash our ldquowilderness of the futurerdquo

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe Urwaldsteig Edersee can be hiked in stages There are also exciting part routes starting from the parking spaces Numbered posts highlight the natural history and cultural characteristics Qualified hosts provide for com-fortable accommodations and offer regional cuisine

For more information Edersee Touristic GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5623 99980wwwurwaldsteig-ederseede wwwederseecom

Simply magical∙ museum of local history Usseln∙ Milch-Mu(h)seum Usseln∙ Remains of a castle rampart near

Schwalefeld from the time of the Carolingians

Enjoying nature∙ Historic heathlands at the

Kahle Poumln and Neuer Hagen ∙ Mysterious moor birch forests at

the Jaumlgers Weinberg∙ Magnificent view from the

Dommelturm ∙ Wildlife and leisure park of

Willingen

Uplandsteig Willingen

14wwwnordhessende hiking 15

Pleasure hiking around Willingen The Uplandsteig opens up a mountainous world with all its beautyaround the four seasons destination Willingen Enjoy pleasure hiking here ldquowith all associated activities firm slopes secluded forest paths fragrant meadow paths pure landscape up to the horizonrdquo Walking through vast mountain forests and swamps through mountain meadows and heath-lands ndash heather bloom in late summer crystal clear streams and hundreds of springs It goes up to over 800 m where beautiful sights wait for you In the towns major Romanesque art treasures have been preserved

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoldquoHigh above a bird of prey draws its solitary circles There is no bit of a farm far and wide But suddenly rooster crows break the silence Almost forgotten Upland legends are recalled was that the cock from the sunken palace that stood here on a hillrdquo Hermann the Cherusci is said to have met secretly with his future wife Thusnelda the daughter of the pro-Roman prince Segestes which is said to have lived in the Schwalenburg castle Besides wasnrsquot it at the Hirschsprung that the old witch with glowing eyes walked abroad Tip The inhabitants of Willingen are very popular for their hospitalityFor more information Tourist-Information WillingenPhone 0049 (0)5632 401180 wwwwillingende und wwwuplandsteigde

StartLoop road visitor centre in WillingenLength64 kmIndication markwhite U on black reflector

Simply magical∙ Gnarled forests at the St Muffert∙ galleries of the visitorrsquos mine

slate mine Christiane∙ Monastery with a Romanesque

abbey church in Flechtdorf

Enjoying nature∙ St Muffert cliff∙ Rose Manor near Adorf

with fossil sea creatures

Uplandsteig Willingen

Diemelsteig

StartLoop road eg HeringhausenLength63 kmIndication markwhite D on green reflector

On tour with the whole family The Diemelsteig crosses the scenic nature park Diemelsee Traditional large pasture landscapes with sparkling streams picturesque villages with Romanesque village churches and breathtaking panoramic views charac-terize the 63 km long mostly natural path Goumltz von Berlichingen the ruffian with the iron hand already rode between the Diemel Hills The predomi-nantly gentle slopes of the graceful rolling hills make the exciting light path to a rich experience for the whole family

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoFrom Heringhausen it goes steeply up to the St Muffert cliff with its bizarre forest landscapes You can look down to the blue-green Diemelsee Through meadows fields and forests the ascending and descending path leads to the lookout Winterscheid at almost 600 m altitude From here you can have a view of the highest mountains of the Upland and the Sauer-land In Willingen-Hemmighausen the Diemelsteig joins the Uplandsteig

Hiking experts can connect both quality paths to an approx 115 km long round hiking tour In the course

of the road the 738 m high Dommel with obser-vation tower which offers a wonderful panora-mic view of the living skittles down to the Sauerland and Waldecker Land is worth a detour After the localities of Stormbruch and Bontkirchen at the foot of the barrier wall the path strongly goes up again to the 600 m high Eisenberg and leads to the St Muffert cliff again

For more information Touristinformation Diemelsee Phone 0049 (0)5633 91133wwwdiemelseede

DIEMELSTEIG

Korbach

euro 219p p in DR

Hiking amp Wellness

You can expect an innovative house full of ldquogoldenrdquo ideas in the picturesque city centre of the 1000-year-old Korbach Try gold-plated dishes and sleep in golden chambers Explore the nature park Diemelsee on foot∙ 3 x BB (Buffet Breakfast)∙ 1 x Muscle-relaxing massage∙ 1 x Mountain amp Valley Menu∙ 2 x regional dinner∙ 3 x packed lunch

Hotel Goldflair at the city hall Stechbahn 8 34497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 50090E-mail gastgoldflairde

16wwwnordhessende hiking 17

Gold digger atmosphere at the Houmlhenflug Korbach in the Waldecker Land is your starting point for unforgettable excur-sions Woodlands and hills abundantly covered with vegetation give a feeling of authenticity which you can experience in the nature park Diemel-see The nature experience can be optimally started in Korbach on the Sauer-land-Houmlhenflug as only flying is the better experience The long-distance path leads to Meinerzhagen and Altena in the Sauerland through four nature reserves and half a dozen mountains that are 800 m highOn exciting theme paths gold can be found in Eisen-berg ndash Germanyrsquos richest gold deposit The GeoPfad Korbach leads you into the his-tory of the earth Hiking becomes so exciting

For more information Tourist-Information Korbach Phone 0049 (0)5631 53-232wwwkorbachde

Simply magical∙ Korbachrsquos Goldmarie∙ Golden Goat∙ Eisenberg castle ruins∙ Feast and sleep fantastically

(Hotel Goldflair)

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Diemelsee∙ Korbacher Spalte∙ Geo Park ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo∙ Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM

KORBACH

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Tel +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-Mail infobelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - das BIO HOTEL am EderseeWenn du in Harmonie bist mit der Natur mit allen Lebewesen um

dich herum dann bist du in Harmonie mit allen menschlichen Wesen (Jid du Krishnamuvti)

Natur - Wandern - GesundheitNaturkuumlche im BiohotelGenieszligen und rund um wohlfuumlhlen mit 100iger Biogarantie

Ferien agrave la carte Sie haben die Wahl zwischen dem BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE mit seinen gemuumltlich eingerichteten Ferienzimmern den lichtdurchfluteten komfortablen Appartements im Haus CHALET oder den sonnigen Ferienwohnungen im BELVEDERE APPART Naturbadeteich Whirlpool Sauna InfrarotkabineWellness-Angebote siehe unter wwwbelvedere-ederseede

inseratindd 1 23102009 122201

including Twistesee ndash Edersee ndash DiemelseeDiscover the woods and water-rich landscape of the Waldecker Land in Northern Hesse on 5 stages Starting and finishing point is Bad Arolsen

Our offer7 BampB Luggage transport per person DR only euro 298 We look forward to seeing you

Informationen and reservationGaumlste- und GesundheitszentrumRauchstraszlige 2 34454 Bad ArolsenPhone 0049 (0)5691 801-240ggzbad-arolsendewwwbad-arolsende

Three Lakes HikeForget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Throughout the year our nature offers you evocative images and nature experiences2 overnight stays from 129 ndash euro up pp ndash4 overnight stays from 248 ndash euro up pp ndash7 overnight stays from 419 ndash euro up pp ndash

Hiking guides from 90 ndash euro up per dayAll in hikerrsquos taxi 20 ndash euro ppAll in hikerrsquos taxi 30 ndash euro pp

Ask for our discounts for groups

Nature - Hiking - HealthBio cuisine in the Bio hotelEnjoy and feel good with 100 guaranteed bio quality

Holiday agrave la carte You have the choice between the BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE with its comfortably furnished holiday rooms the bright and comfortable apartments in the house CHALET or the sunny apartments in the BELVEDERE APPARTNatural swimming pool whirlpool sauna infrared cabin hellipWellness-Spa wellness packages at wwwbelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - the BIO HOTEL at the EderseeIf you are in harmony with nature with all living things around you

then you are in harmony with all human beings(Jid du Krishnamuvti)

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Phone +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-mail infobelvedere-ederseede

Ask for our discounts for groups

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Korbach

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

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Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

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Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

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Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

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Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

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Fulda

Weser

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Lahn

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Diemel

Diemel

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Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 7: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Day trips in Burgwald

8wwwnordhessende hiking 9

On tour in Burgwald

Extra tours this is how they call the quality loop roads intended for half-day or day trips Quality certified round tours especially designed for your condition and your spirit of discover Each tour is well signposted and pro-mises pure enjoyment of nature

Extra tour ldquoChristenbergrdquo (16 km)Start Sports ground Muumlnchhausen

It is a classic fairy tale route The Mellnau castle and the Celtic-Frankish Christenberg are of cultural significance

Extra tour ldquoFranzosenwiesenrdquo (20 km)Start Seegerteichhuumltte Rosenthal

In the mysterious heart of the Burgwald this tour connects the moors heaths meadows and streams with fabled and historic places

Extra tour ldquoStirn hellerdquo (14 km)Start Fairground Dorfmuseum Wetter-Oberrosphe

The varied route as regards the landscape turns to an unforgettable experience thanks to the stunning views over the hills

Extra tour ldquoHimmelsbergrdquo (18 km)Start Hunburgturm Kirchhain-Burgholz

It will take you to cultural highlights You can still discover remains of the Frankish ldquoHunburgrdquo from the 8th century

Extra tour ldquoKnebelsrodrdquo (12 km) Start Entrance of Listenbachtal

You will be led to the highest elevation of the Burgwaldvia the mysterious Listenbach and the Hexentanzplatz From the observation tower you will enjoy spectacular lookouts

Extra tour ldquoPanoramawegrdquo (16 km) Start Opposite the REWE parking site and the Schmaleichermuumlhle in Rauschenberg

The Burgwald could not be more picturesque On ridges the route runs along idyllic forest edges and offers beautiful lookouts

Extra tour ldquoRotes Wasserrdquo (14 km)Start City centre Rauschenberg-Bracht (church)

It provides for special nature experiences and leads into the mysterious heart of the Burgwald with its spectacular phenomena

Extra tour ldquoGalgenbergrdquo (13 km)Start Gym Dietrichskehle in Gemuumlnden

From the medieval city of Gemuumlnden the route goes up to the Galgenberg It offers beautiful views over the valleys and hills up to the former diocesan town Amoumlneburg

Extra tour ldquoJunkernpfadrdquo (10 km)Start Old water tower Coumllbe-Schoumlnstadt

Past the stone age settlement sites romantic mills and ponds at the legendary Rotes Wasser it surrounds the historic Junkerwald

Extra tour ldquoEibenhardtpfadrdquo (7 km)Start Parking site barbecue hut Coumllbe-Reddehausen

Mysterious walls and stones in the middle of the forest are evidence of ancient history during a magical tour

All tour descriptions underPhone 0049 (0)6423 8270wwwburgwald-touristservicede

Day trips in Ederbergland

All tour descriptions underPhone 0049 (0)6451 717672wwwederbergland-touristikde

On tour in Ederbergland Under the motto ldquoWalking between Heaven and Ederrdquo nature lovers will particularly enjoy the seven extra tours of the Ederbergland Whether the natural course of the Eder idyllic river valleys steep cliffs and moor-land ndash we promise you first-class experiences

Extra tour ldquoOberlinspher Wegrdquo (13 km)Start Bromskirchen Am Lichtenberg

It offers spectacular and beautiful views of the fabulous landscape Poor grasslands and heaths with a great variety of flowers border the path Rustic woods and clear streams invite to the nature experience

Extra tour ldquoNuhnehoumlhenwegrdquo (12 km)Start Haus des Gastes Frankenberg

RengershausenIt is a path for all senses From the valley of the wild Nuhne to the heights of the Salzlachenkopf and back down into the silent alluvial plain the nature paints romantic images The roar of the river becomes a constant companion

Extra tour ldquoPanoramapfadrdquo (11 km)Start barbecue hut Hatzfeld

You must first go a long way ahead and then you will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views Old orchards an old cultural landscape the Schneitelwald and the castle ruin Hatzfeld are located on the roadside

Extra tour ldquoDrachenflugrdquo (12 km)Start Battenbergrsquos open air pool and Reddighausen

ldquoEnjoy magnificent clear views hike on large forest trails experience history with your feet discover new things along the wayrdquo These are the characteristics of this impressive tour

Extra tour ldquoLindenhardtrdquo (12 km)Start Game reserve in Battenberg Dodenau

It goes up to the Kleudelburg which was built as a hunting camp under Landgrave Ernst Ludwig of Hesse-Darmstadt After a walk around the Lindenhardt with its old coppices you follow spectacular serpentine loop roads down to the atmospheric Edertal

Extra tour ldquoKlippenpfadrdquo (10 km)Start Sports ground Allendorf (Eder) Rennerte-hausen

The path runs close to the edge of the Ederklippe to the Stedefelsen Deep down you will see the stony river bed of the Eder which seems to murmur softly Enjoy the clear view over a unique pasture landscape

Extra tour ldquoButzmuumlhlenwegrdquo (13 km)Start Kneipp pool Frankenberg Schreufa

It is the path of surprises It is an encounter with the famous Nuhne geese an adventurous ford-crossing an enchanted black pond or the observation of the black stork ndash the experiences are simply magical

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

10wwwnordhessende hiking 11

Hiking de luxe The nature park Kellerwald-Edersee is located in the wooded Northern Hesse and impresses with its wide natural beech forests and a peasant cultural landscape with meadows full of various flowers and idyllic villages Imbedded in the deep forests the clear the blue-green Edersee winds with its various swimming and water sports facilities Jungle remains which are the last in Europe grow on its steep warm hillsides The crippled tree forests with funny tree forms are a unique experience

Cultural treasures such as rocky mounds Celtic ring walls in the Hohe Keller long extinct charcoal stack plates the imposing Waldeck castle overlooking the Edersee and the Cistercian monastery Haina give a review of the rich history of the region

Hiking and WellnessThe nature park offers ideal hiking conditions in any season and is the backdrop of two quality paths Kellerwaldsteig and Urwaldsteig lead to the fabulous places in the park Half-day and whole day trips complete the deluxe hiking offer Bad Wildungen and Bad Zwestern offer a perfect com-bination of fabulous hiking and fantastic spa opportunitiesMany direct marketers snack bars and restaurants promise culinary delights And the good nightrsquos sleep is always guaranteed The offers range from the campsite to the hostel and from the hay hotel to the luxury one

For more informationNature park Kellerwald-Edersee Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460 wwwnaturpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ enchanted river valleys∙ gnarled pasture woodlands∙ Exhelmer Steine∙ numerous and mysterious

castles and castle ruins

Enjoying nature∙ rustic beech forests in

the national park Kellerwald-Edersee

∙ flowery meadows and heaths near Frankenau

∙ botanical peculiarities in outstanding nature reserves

∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo ∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

Kellerwaldsteig

Simply magical∙ ∙ ∙ ∙

Enjoying nature∙

Nature and Culture ndash inimitably interwoven Anyone wishing to experience the varied beauty of the nature park Kellerwald-Edersee should walk through the KellerwaldsteigOn a distance of 158 km the loop road certified by the German Hiking Association connects the forested landscapes of the Edersee through the rolling hills on the highlands of Wildungen up to the Hoher KellerAll sights in the 400-square-kilometer nature reserve and the centrally im-bedded national park Kellerwald-Edersee are located on the walking route Enjoy the Edersee with its clean clear water the quaint stunted forests in the north the imposing beech trees in the national park idyllic villages with inviting country inns and especially the forest field and grass fields in the south which are so popular among hikers

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe wide sometimes seemingly mysterious forest land-scape of the nature park with ancient castles and monas-teries is the backdrop for fairy tales and legends Legend has it that Snow White comes from Bad Wildungen She had found refuge with the dwarfs in Bergfreiheit And even today the ldquowhite womanrdquo still haunts between Huumlddingen and Alberthausen

The regional cuisine with tasty farm products completes each hiking adventure and provides for some culinary surprises

For more information Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460wwwkellerwaldsteigde

StartLoop road eg FrankenauBad Zwesten VoumlhlLength 158 kmIndication markWhite K on red reflectorAlternative route white K on green reflectorAccess path yellow K on black reflector

Wilderness Experience

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

In the realm of the BoggelsThe 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre before or after a refreshing walk You can get much information and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good recommend us and come again The Wildlife Park Edersee also offers exciting experiences ndash wild animals of our forests up close Incidentally unnoticed by the people a nation of the Boggels is said to have survived in the deep beech forests of the national park

For more information National park Kellerwald-EderseePhone 0049 (0)5621 752490wwwnationalpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ Quernst Chapel∙ Bathildishuumltte∙ Grave mounds

Enjoying nature∙ Wilderness∙ Ancient beech forests∙ Wildlife Park Edersee∙ National Park Centre

Kellerwald

Wilderness ExperienceOn onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

The 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre

and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is

find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours

ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources

12 13wwwnordhessende hiking

Simply magical∙ goblins and gnomes∙ mysterious Hengstwiese∙ imposing Waldeck castle with

torture chamber

Enjoying nature∙ ancient beech forests∙ Dianthus caesius in

rocky meadows∙ Forests at the Kahle Hardt

Start Loop road eg Waldeck Schlossberg parking site National Park Centre KellerwaldLength 70 kmIndication markwhite UE on blue reflector

Start

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

Urwaldsteig Edersee

On tour in the real jungle Around the Edersee intricate dream paths lead over bumpy paths to unfor-gettable nature experiences Last real remnants of primeval forests and breathtaking views of the unique forest and lake scenery of the wonderful region Edersee make the quality path of the German Hiking Association to one of the most attractive hiking paths of the German Uplands Enjoy wild nature everywhere ndash on more than 70 km Bizarre tree shapes entice you into the magical world of goblins and gnomes Legends entwine around the Hengstwiesen near Nieder-Werbe the Klust near the Muumlhlecke the Kanzelmaumlnnchen and the Wilde Michel In the national park Kellerwald-Edersee you will cross typical hardwood forests ndash our ldquowilderness of the futurerdquo

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe Urwaldsteig Edersee can be hiked in stages There are also exciting part routes starting from the parking spaces Numbered posts highlight the natural history and cultural characteristics Qualified hosts provide for com-fortable accommodations and offer regional cuisine

For more information Edersee Touristic GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5623 99980wwwurwaldsteig-ederseede wwwederseecom

Simply magical∙ museum of local history Usseln∙ Milch-Mu(h)seum Usseln∙ Remains of a castle rampart near

Schwalefeld from the time of the Carolingians

Enjoying nature∙ Historic heathlands at the

Kahle Poumln and Neuer Hagen ∙ Mysterious moor birch forests at

the Jaumlgers Weinberg∙ Magnificent view from the

Dommelturm ∙ Wildlife and leisure park of

Willingen

Uplandsteig Willingen

14wwwnordhessende hiking 15

Pleasure hiking around Willingen The Uplandsteig opens up a mountainous world with all its beautyaround the four seasons destination Willingen Enjoy pleasure hiking here ldquowith all associated activities firm slopes secluded forest paths fragrant meadow paths pure landscape up to the horizonrdquo Walking through vast mountain forests and swamps through mountain meadows and heath-lands ndash heather bloom in late summer crystal clear streams and hundreds of springs It goes up to over 800 m where beautiful sights wait for you In the towns major Romanesque art treasures have been preserved

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoldquoHigh above a bird of prey draws its solitary circles There is no bit of a farm far and wide But suddenly rooster crows break the silence Almost forgotten Upland legends are recalled was that the cock from the sunken palace that stood here on a hillrdquo Hermann the Cherusci is said to have met secretly with his future wife Thusnelda the daughter of the pro-Roman prince Segestes which is said to have lived in the Schwalenburg castle Besides wasnrsquot it at the Hirschsprung that the old witch with glowing eyes walked abroad Tip The inhabitants of Willingen are very popular for their hospitalityFor more information Tourist-Information WillingenPhone 0049 (0)5632 401180 wwwwillingende und wwwuplandsteigde

StartLoop road visitor centre in WillingenLength64 kmIndication markwhite U on black reflector

Simply magical∙ Gnarled forests at the St Muffert∙ galleries of the visitorrsquos mine

slate mine Christiane∙ Monastery with a Romanesque

abbey church in Flechtdorf

Enjoying nature∙ St Muffert cliff∙ Rose Manor near Adorf

with fossil sea creatures

Uplandsteig Willingen

Diemelsteig

StartLoop road eg HeringhausenLength63 kmIndication markwhite D on green reflector

On tour with the whole family The Diemelsteig crosses the scenic nature park Diemelsee Traditional large pasture landscapes with sparkling streams picturesque villages with Romanesque village churches and breathtaking panoramic views charac-terize the 63 km long mostly natural path Goumltz von Berlichingen the ruffian with the iron hand already rode between the Diemel Hills The predomi-nantly gentle slopes of the graceful rolling hills make the exciting light path to a rich experience for the whole family

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoFrom Heringhausen it goes steeply up to the St Muffert cliff with its bizarre forest landscapes You can look down to the blue-green Diemelsee Through meadows fields and forests the ascending and descending path leads to the lookout Winterscheid at almost 600 m altitude From here you can have a view of the highest mountains of the Upland and the Sauer-land In Willingen-Hemmighausen the Diemelsteig joins the Uplandsteig

Hiking experts can connect both quality paths to an approx 115 km long round hiking tour In the course

of the road the 738 m high Dommel with obser-vation tower which offers a wonderful panora-mic view of the living skittles down to the Sauerland and Waldecker Land is worth a detour After the localities of Stormbruch and Bontkirchen at the foot of the barrier wall the path strongly goes up again to the 600 m high Eisenberg and leads to the St Muffert cliff again

For more information Touristinformation Diemelsee Phone 0049 (0)5633 91133wwwdiemelseede

DIEMELSTEIG

Korbach

euro 219p p in DR

Hiking amp Wellness

You can expect an innovative house full of ldquogoldenrdquo ideas in the picturesque city centre of the 1000-year-old Korbach Try gold-plated dishes and sleep in golden chambers Explore the nature park Diemelsee on foot∙ 3 x BB (Buffet Breakfast)∙ 1 x Muscle-relaxing massage∙ 1 x Mountain amp Valley Menu∙ 2 x regional dinner∙ 3 x packed lunch

Hotel Goldflair at the city hall Stechbahn 8 34497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 50090E-mail gastgoldflairde

16wwwnordhessende hiking 17

Gold digger atmosphere at the Houmlhenflug Korbach in the Waldecker Land is your starting point for unforgettable excur-sions Woodlands and hills abundantly covered with vegetation give a feeling of authenticity which you can experience in the nature park Diemel-see The nature experience can be optimally started in Korbach on the Sauer-land-Houmlhenflug as only flying is the better experience The long-distance path leads to Meinerzhagen and Altena in the Sauerland through four nature reserves and half a dozen mountains that are 800 m highOn exciting theme paths gold can be found in Eisen-berg ndash Germanyrsquos richest gold deposit The GeoPfad Korbach leads you into the his-tory of the earth Hiking becomes so exciting

For more information Tourist-Information Korbach Phone 0049 (0)5631 53-232wwwkorbachde

Simply magical∙ Korbachrsquos Goldmarie∙ Golden Goat∙ Eisenberg castle ruins∙ Feast and sleep fantastically

(Hotel Goldflair)

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Diemelsee∙ Korbacher Spalte∙ Geo Park ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo∙ Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM

KORBACH

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Tel +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-Mail infobelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - das BIO HOTEL am EderseeWenn du in Harmonie bist mit der Natur mit allen Lebewesen um

dich herum dann bist du in Harmonie mit allen menschlichen Wesen (Jid du Krishnamuvti)

Natur - Wandern - GesundheitNaturkuumlche im BiohotelGenieszligen und rund um wohlfuumlhlen mit 100iger Biogarantie

Ferien agrave la carte Sie haben die Wahl zwischen dem BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE mit seinen gemuumltlich eingerichteten Ferienzimmern den lichtdurchfluteten komfortablen Appartements im Haus CHALET oder den sonnigen Ferienwohnungen im BELVEDERE APPART Naturbadeteich Whirlpool Sauna InfrarotkabineWellness-Angebote siehe unter wwwbelvedere-ederseede

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including Twistesee ndash Edersee ndash DiemelseeDiscover the woods and water-rich landscape of the Waldecker Land in Northern Hesse on 5 stages Starting and finishing point is Bad Arolsen

Our offer7 BampB Luggage transport per person DR only euro 298 We look forward to seeing you

Informationen and reservationGaumlste- und GesundheitszentrumRauchstraszlige 2 34454 Bad ArolsenPhone 0049 (0)5691 801-240ggzbad-arolsendewwwbad-arolsende

Three Lakes HikeForget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Throughout the year our nature offers you evocative images and nature experiences2 overnight stays from 129 ndash euro up pp ndash4 overnight stays from 248 ndash euro up pp ndash7 overnight stays from 419 ndash euro up pp ndash

Hiking guides from 90 ndash euro up per dayAll in hikerrsquos taxi 20 ndash euro ppAll in hikerrsquos taxi 30 ndash euro pp

Ask for our discounts for groups

Nature - Hiking - HealthBio cuisine in the Bio hotelEnjoy and feel good with 100 guaranteed bio quality

Holiday agrave la carte You have the choice between the BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE with its comfortably furnished holiday rooms the bright and comfortable apartments in the house CHALET or the sunny apartments in the BELVEDERE APPARTNatural swimming pool whirlpool sauna infrared cabin hellipWellness-Spa wellness packages at wwwbelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - the BIO HOTEL at the EderseeIf you are in harmony with nature with all living things around you

then you are in harmony with all human beings(Jid du Krishnamuvti)

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Phone +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-mail infobelvedere-ederseede

Ask for our discounts for groups

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Korbach

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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44

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7

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7

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5

5

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45

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NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

wwwnordhessende hiking 2120

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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44

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44

49

497

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7

7

7

7

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4

4

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5

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5

5

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GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 8: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Day trips in Ederbergland

All tour descriptions underPhone 0049 (0)6451 717672wwwederbergland-touristikde

On tour in Ederbergland Under the motto ldquoWalking between Heaven and Ederrdquo nature lovers will particularly enjoy the seven extra tours of the Ederbergland Whether the natural course of the Eder idyllic river valleys steep cliffs and moor-land ndash we promise you first-class experiences

Extra tour ldquoOberlinspher Wegrdquo (13 km)Start Bromskirchen Am Lichtenberg

It offers spectacular and beautiful views of the fabulous landscape Poor grasslands and heaths with a great variety of flowers border the path Rustic woods and clear streams invite to the nature experience

Extra tour ldquoNuhnehoumlhenwegrdquo (12 km)Start Haus des Gastes Frankenberg

RengershausenIt is a path for all senses From the valley of the wild Nuhne to the heights of the Salzlachenkopf and back down into the silent alluvial plain the nature paints romantic images The roar of the river becomes a constant companion

Extra tour ldquoPanoramapfadrdquo (11 km)Start barbecue hut Hatzfeld

You must first go a long way ahead and then you will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views Old orchards an old cultural landscape the Schneitelwald and the castle ruin Hatzfeld are located on the roadside

Extra tour ldquoDrachenflugrdquo (12 km)Start Battenbergrsquos open air pool and Reddighausen

ldquoEnjoy magnificent clear views hike on large forest trails experience history with your feet discover new things along the wayrdquo These are the characteristics of this impressive tour

Extra tour ldquoLindenhardtrdquo (12 km)Start Game reserve in Battenberg Dodenau

It goes up to the Kleudelburg which was built as a hunting camp under Landgrave Ernst Ludwig of Hesse-Darmstadt After a walk around the Lindenhardt with its old coppices you follow spectacular serpentine loop roads down to the atmospheric Edertal

Extra tour ldquoKlippenpfadrdquo (10 km)Start Sports ground Allendorf (Eder) Rennerte-hausen

The path runs close to the edge of the Ederklippe to the Stedefelsen Deep down you will see the stony river bed of the Eder which seems to murmur softly Enjoy the clear view over a unique pasture landscape

Extra tour ldquoButzmuumlhlenwegrdquo (13 km)Start Kneipp pool Frankenberg Schreufa

It is the path of surprises It is an encounter with the famous Nuhne geese an adventurous ford-crossing an enchanted black pond or the observation of the black stork ndash the experiences are simply magical

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

10wwwnordhessende hiking 11

Hiking de luxe The nature park Kellerwald-Edersee is located in the wooded Northern Hesse and impresses with its wide natural beech forests and a peasant cultural landscape with meadows full of various flowers and idyllic villages Imbedded in the deep forests the clear the blue-green Edersee winds with its various swimming and water sports facilities Jungle remains which are the last in Europe grow on its steep warm hillsides The crippled tree forests with funny tree forms are a unique experience

Cultural treasures such as rocky mounds Celtic ring walls in the Hohe Keller long extinct charcoal stack plates the imposing Waldeck castle overlooking the Edersee and the Cistercian monastery Haina give a review of the rich history of the region

Hiking and WellnessThe nature park offers ideal hiking conditions in any season and is the backdrop of two quality paths Kellerwaldsteig and Urwaldsteig lead to the fabulous places in the park Half-day and whole day trips complete the deluxe hiking offer Bad Wildungen and Bad Zwestern offer a perfect com-bination of fabulous hiking and fantastic spa opportunitiesMany direct marketers snack bars and restaurants promise culinary delights And the good nightrsquos sleep is always guaranteed The offers range from the campsite to the hostel and from the hay hotel to the luxury one

For more informationNature park Kellerwald-Edersee Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460 wwwnaturpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ enchanted river valleys∙ gnarled pasture woodlands∙ Exhelmer Steine∙ numerous and mysterious

castles and castle ruins

Enjoying nature∙ rustic beech forests in

the national park Kellerwald-Edersee

∙ flowery meadows and heaths near Frankenau

∙ botanical peculiarities in outstanding nature reserves

∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo ∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

Kellerwaldsteig

Simply magical∙ ∙ ∙ ∙

Enjoying nature∙

Nature and Culture ndash inimitably interwoven Anyone wishing to experience the varied beauty of the nature park Kellerwald-Edersee should walk through the KellerwaldsteigOn a distance of 158 km the loop road certified by the German Hiking Association connects the forested landscapes of the Edersee through the rolling hills on the highlands of Wildungen up to the Hoher KellerAll sights in the 400-square-kilometer nature reserve and the centrally im-bedded national park Kellerwald-Edersee are located on the walking route Enjoy the Edersee with its clean clear water the quaint stunted forests in the north the imposing beech trees in the national park idyllic villages with inviting country inns and especially the forest field and grass fields in the south which are so popular among hikers

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe wide sometimes seemingly mysterious forest land-scape of the nature park with ancient castles and monas-teries is the backdrop for fairy tales and legends Legend has it that Snow White comes from Bad Wildungen She had found refuge with the dwarfs in Bergfreiheit And even today the ldquowhite womanrdquo still haunts between Huumlddingen and Alberthausen

The regional cuisine with tasty farm products completes each hiking adventure and provides for some culinary surprises

For more information Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460wwwkellerwaldsteigde

StartLoop road eg FrankenauBad Zwesten VoumlhlLength 158 kmIndication markWhite K on red reflectorAlternative route white K on green reflectorAccess path yellow K on black reflector

Wilderness Experience

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

In the realm of the BoggelsThe 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre before or after a refreshing walk You can get much information and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good recommend us and come again The Wildlife Park Edersee also offers exciting experiences ndash wild animals of our forests up close Incidentally unnoticed by the people a nation of the Boggels is said to have survived in the deep beech forests of the national park

For more information National park Kellerwald-EderseePhone 0049 (0)5621 752490wwwnationalpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ Quernst Chapel∙ Bathildishuumltte∙ Grave mounds

Enjoying nature∙ Wilderness∙ Ancient beech forests∙ Wildlife Park Edersee∙ National Park Centre

Kellerwald

Wilderness ExperienceOn onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

The 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre

and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is

find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours

ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources

12 13wwwnordhessende hiking

Simply magical∙ goblins and gnomes∙ mysterious Hengstwiese∙ imposing Waldeck castle with

torture chamber

Enjoying nature∙ ancient beech forests∙ Dianthus caesius in

rocky meadows∙ Forests at the Kahle Hardt

Start Loop road eg Waldeck Schlossberg parking site National Park Centre KellerwaldLength 70 kmIndication markwhite UE on blue reflector

Start

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

Urwaldsteig Edersee

On tour in the real jungle Around the Edersee intricate dream paths lead over bumpy paths to unfor-gettable nature experiences Last real remnants of primeval forests and breathtaking views of the unique forest and lake scenery of the wonderful region Edersee make the quality path of the German Hiking Association to one of the most attractive hiking paths of the German Uplands Enjoy wild nature everywhere ndash on more than 70 km Bizarre tree shapes entice you into the magical world of goblins and gnomes Legends entwine around the Hengstwiesen near Nieder-Werbe the Klust near the Muumlhlecke the Kanzelmaumlnnchen and the Wilde Michel In the national park Kellerwald-Edersee you will cross typical hardwood forests ndash our ldquowilderness of the futurerdquo

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe Urwaldsteig Edersee can be hiked in stages There are also exciting part routes starting from the parking spaces Numbered posts highlight the natural history and cultural characteristics Qualified hosts provide for com-fortable accommodations and offer regional cuisine

For more information Edersee Touristic GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5623 99980wwwurwaldsteig-ederseede wwwederseecom

Simply magical∙ museum of local history Usseln∙ Milch-Mu(h)seum Usseln∙ Remains of a castle rampart near

Schwalefeld from the time of the Carolingians

Enjoying nature∙ Historic heathlands at the

Kahle Poumln and Neuer Hagen ∙ Mysterious moor birch forests at

the Jaumlgers Weinberg∙ Magnificent view from the

Dommelturm ∙ Wildlife and leisure park of

Willingen

Uplandsteig Willingen

14wwwnordhessende hiking 15

Pleasure hiking around Willingen The Uplandsteig opens up a mountainous world with all its beautyaround the four seasons destination Willingen Enjoy pleasure hiking here ldquowith all associated activities firm slopes secluded forest paths fragrant meadow paths pure landscape up to the horizonrdquo Walking through vast mountain forests and swamps through mountain meadows and heath-lands ndash heather bloom in late summer crystal clear streams and hundreds of springs It goes up to over 800 m where beautiful sights wait for you In the towns major Romanesque art treasures have been preserved

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoldquoHigh above a bird of prey draws its solitary circles There is no bit of a farm far and wide But suddenly rooster crows break the silence Almost forgotten Upland legends are recalled was that the cock from the sunken palace that stood here on a hillrdquo Hermann the Cherusci is said to have met secretly with his future wife Thusnelda the daughter of the pro-Roman prince Segestes which is said to have lived in the Schwalenburg castle Besides wasnrsquot it at the Hirschsprung that the old witch with glowing eyes walked abroad Tip The inhabitants of Willingen are very popular for their hospitalityFor more information Tourist-Information WillingenPhone 0049 (0)5632 401180 wwwwillingende und wwwuplandsteigde

StartLoop road visitor centre in WillingenLength64 kmIndication markwhite U on black reflector

Simply magical∙ Gnarled forests at the St Muffert∙ galleries of the visitorrsquos mine

slate mine Christiane∙ Monastery with a Romanesque

abbey church in Flechtdorf

Enjoying nature∙ St Muffert cliff∙ Rose Manor near Adorf

with fossil sea creatures

Uplandsteig Willingen

Diemelsteig

StartLoop road eg HeringhausenLength63 kmIndication markwhite D on green reflector

On tour with the whole family The Diemelsteig crosses the scenic nature park Diemelsee Traditional large pasture landscapes with sparkling streams picturesque villages with Romanesque village churches and breathtaking panoramic views charac-terize the 63 km long mostly natural path Goumltz von Berlichingen the ruffian with the iron hand already rode between the Diemel Hills The predomi-nantly gentle slopes of the graceful rolling hills make the exciting light path to a rich experience for the whole family

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoFrom Heringhausen it goes steeply up to the St Muffert cliff with its bizarre forest landscapes You can look down to the blue-green Diemelsee Through meadows fields and forests the ascending and descending path leads to the lookout Winterscheid at almost 600 m altitude From here you can have a view of the highest mountains of the Upland and the Sauer-land In Willingen-Hemmighausen the Diemelsteig joins the Uplandsteig

Hiking experts can connect both quality paths to an approx 115 km long round hiking tour In the course

of the road the 738 m high Dommel with obser-vation tower which offers a wonderful panora-mic view of the living skittles down to the Sauerland and Waldecker Land is worth a detour After the localities of Stormbruch and Bontkirchen at the foot of the barrier wall the path strongly goes up again to the 600 m high Eisenberg and leads to the St Muffert cliff again

For more information Touristinformation Diemelsee Phone 0049 (0)5633 91133wwwdiemelseede

DIEMELSTEIG

Korbach

euro 219p p in DR

Hiking amp Wellness

You can expect an innovative house full of ldquogoldenrdquo ideas in the picturesque city centre of the 1000-year-old Korbach Try gold-plated dishes and sleep in golden chambers Explore the nature park Diemelsee on foot∙ 3 x BB (Buffet Breakfast)∙ 1 x Muscle-relaxing massage∙ 1 x Mountain amp Valley Menu∙ 2 x regional dinner∙ 3 x packed lunch

Hotel Goldflair at the city hall Stechbahn 8 34497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 50090E-mail gastgoldflairde

16wwwnordhessende hiking 17

Gold digger atmosphere at the Houmlhenflug Korbach in the Waldecker Land is your starting point for unforgettable excur-sions Woodlands and hills abundantly covered with vegetation give a feeling of authenticity which you can experience in the nature park Diemel-see The nature experience can be optimally started in Korbach on the Sauer-land-Houmlhenflug as only flying is the better experience The long-distance path leads to Meinerzhagen and Altena in the Sauerland through four nature reserves and half a dozen mountains that are 800 m highOn exciting theme paths gold can be found in Eisen-berg ndash Germanyrsquos richest gold deposit The GeoPfad Korbach leads you into the his-tory of the earth Hiking becomes so exciting

For more information Tourist-Information Korbach Phone 0049 (0)5631 53-232wwwkorbachde

Simply magical∙ Korbachrsquos Goldmarie∙ Golden Goat∙ Eisenberg castle ruins∙ Feast and sleep fantastically

(Hotel Goldflair)

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Diemelsee∙ Korbacher Spalte∙ Geo Park ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo∙ Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM

KORBACH

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Tel +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-Mail infobelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - das BIO HOTEL am EderseeWenn du in Harmonie bist mit der Natur mit allen Lebewesen um

dich herum dann bist du in Harmonie mit allen menschlichen Wesen (Jid du Krishnamuvti)

Natur - Wandern - GesundheitNaturkuumlche im BiohotelGenieszligen und rund um wohlfuumlhlen mit 100iger Biogarantie

Ferien agrave la carte Sie haben die Wahl zwischen dem BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE mit seinen gemuumltlich eingerichteten Ferienzimmern den lichtdurchfluteten komfortablen Appartements im Haus CHALET oder den sonnigen Ferienwohnungen im BELVEDERE APPART Naturbadeteich Whirlpool Sauna InfrarotkabineWellness-Angebote siehe unter wwwbelvedere-ederseede

inseratindd 1 23102009 122201

including Twistesee ndash Edersee ndash DiemelseeDiscover the woods and water-rich landscape of the Waldecker Land in Northern Hesse on 5 stages Starting and finishing point is Bad Arolsen

Our offer7 BampB Luggage transport per person DR only euro 298 We look forward to seeing you

Informationen and reservationGaumlste- und GesundheitszentrumRauchstraszlige 2 34454 Bad ArolsenPhone 0049 (0)5691 801-240ggzbad-arolsendewwwbad-arolsende

Three Lakes HikeForget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Throughout the year our nature offers you evocative images and nature experiences2 overnight stays from 129 ndash euro up pp ndash4 overnight stays from 248 ndash euro up pp ndash7 overnight stays from 419 ndash euro up pp ndash

Hiking guides from 90 ndash euro up per dayAll in hikerrsquos taxi 20 ndash euro ppAll in hikerrsquos taxi 30 ndash euro pp

Ask for our discounts for groups

Nature - Hiking - HealthBio cuisine in the Bio hotelEnjoy and feel good with 100 guaranteed bio quality

Holiday agrave la carte You have the choice between the BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE with its comfortably furnished holiday rooms the bright and comfortable apartments in the house CHALET or the sunny apartments in the BELVEDERE APPARTNatural swimming pool whirlpool sauna infrared cabin hellipWellness-Spa wellness packages at wwwbelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - the BIO HOTEL at the EderseeIf you are in harmony with nature with all living things around you

then you are in harmony with all human beings(Jid du Krishnamuvti)

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Phone +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-mail infobelvedere-ederseede

Ask for our discounts for groups

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Korbach

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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5

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NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

wwwnordhessende hiking 2120

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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7

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4

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NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 9: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

10wwwnordhessende hiking 11

Hiking de luxe The nature park Kellerwald-Edersee is located in the wooded Northern Hesse and impresses with its wide natural beech forests and a peasant cultural landscape with meadows full of various flowers and idyllic villages Imbedded in the deep forests the clear the blue-green Edersee winds with its various swimming and water sports facilities Jungle remains which are the last in Europe grow on its steep warm hillsides The crippled tree forests with funny tree forms are a unique experience

Cultural treasures such as rocky mounds Celtic ring walls in the Hohe Keller long extinct charcoal stack plates the imposing Waldeck castle overlooking the Edersee and the Cistercian monastery Haina give a review of the rich history of the region

Hiking and WellnessThe nature park offers ideal hiking conditions in any season and is the backdrop of two quality paths Kellerwaldsteig and Urwaldsteig lead to the fabulous places in the park Half-day and whole day trips complete the deluxe hiking offer Bad Wildungen and Bad Zwestern offer a perfect com-bination of fabulous hiking and fantastic spa opportunitiesMany direct marketers snack bars and restaurants promise culinary delights And the good nightrsquos sleep is always guaranteed The offers range from the campsite to the hostel and from the hay hotel to the luxury one

For more informationNature park Kellerwald-Edersee Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460 wwwnaturpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ enchanted river valleys∙ gnarled pasture woodlands∙ Exhelmer Steine∙ numerous and mysterious

castles and castle ruins

Enjoying nature∙ rustic beech forests in

the national park Kellerwald-Edersee

∙ flowery meadows and heaths near Frankenau

∙ botanical peculiarities in outstanding nature reserves

∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo ∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

Kellerwaldsteig

Simply magical∙ ∙ ∙ ∙

Enjoying nature∙

Nature and Culture ndash inimitably interwoven Anyone wishing to experience the varied beauty of the nature park Kellerwald-Edersee should walk through the KellerwaldsteigOn a distance of 158 km the loop road certified by the German Hiking Association connects the forested landscapes of the Edersee through the rolling hills on the highlands of Wildungen up to the Hoher KellerAll sights in the 400-square-kilometer nature reserve and the centrally im-bedded national park Kellerwald-Edersee are located on the walking route Enjoy the Edersee with its clean clear water the quaint stunted forests in the north the imposing beech trees in the national park idyllic villages with inviting country inns and especially the forest field and grass fields in the south which are so popular among hikers

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe wide sometimes seemingly mysterious forest land-scape of the nature park with ancient castles and monas-teries is the backdrop for fairy tales and legends Legend has it that Snow White comes from Bad Wildungen She had found refuge with the dwarfs in Bergfreiheit And even today the ldquowhite womanrdquo still haunts between Huumlddingen and Alberthausen

The regional cuisine with tasty farm products completes each hiking adventure and provides for some culinary surprises

For more information Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460wwwkellerwaldsteigde

StartLoop road eg FrankenauBad Zwesten VoumlhlLength 158 kmIndication markWhite K on red reflectorAlternative route white K on green reflectorAccess path yellow K on black reflector

Wilderness Experience

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

In the realm of the BoggelsThe 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre before or after a refreshing walk You can get much information and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good recommend us and come again The Wildlife Park Edersee also offers exciting experiences ndash wild animals of our forests up close Incidentally unnoticed by the people a nation of the Boggels is said to have survived in the deep beech forests of the national park

For more information National park Kellerwald-EderseePhone 0049 (0)5621 752490wwwnationalpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ Quernst Chapel∙ Bathildishuumltte∙ Grave mounds

Enjoying nature∙ Wilderness∙ Ancient beech forests∙ Wildlife Park Edersee∙ National Park Centre

Kellerwald

Wilderness ExperienceOn onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

The 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre

and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is

find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours

ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources

12 13wwwnordhessende hiking

Simply magical∙ goblins and gnomes∙ mysterious Hengstwiese∙ imposing Waldeck castle with

torture chamber

Enjoying nature∙ ancient beech forests∙ Dianthus caesius in

rocky meadows∙ Forests at the Kahle Hardt

Start Loop road eg Waldeck Schlossberg parking site National Park Centre KellerwaldLength 70 kmIndication markwhite UE on blue reflector

Start

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

Urwaldsteig Edersee

On tour in the real jungle Around the Edersee intricate dream paths lead over bumpy paths to unfor-gettable nature experiences Last real remnants of primeval forests and breathtaking views of the unique forest and lake scenery of the wonderful region Edersee make the quality path of the German Hiking Association to one of the most attractive hiking paths of the German Uplands Enjoy wild nature everywhere ndash on more than 70 km Bizarre tree shapes entice you into the magical world of goblins and gnomes Legends entwine around the Hengstwiesen near Nieder-Werbe the Klust near the Muumlhlecke the Kanzelmaumlnnchen and the Wilde Michel In the national park Kellerwald-Edersee you will cross typical hardwood forests ndash our ldquowilderness of the futurerdquo

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe Urwaldsteig Edersee can be hiked in stages There are also exciting part routes starting from the parking spaces Numbered posts highlight the natural history and cultural characteristics Qualified hosts provide for com-fortable accommodations and offer regional cuisine

For more information Edersee Touristic GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5623 99980wwwurwaldsteig-ederseede wwwederseecom

Simply magical∙ museum of local history Usseln∙ Milch-Mu(h)seum Usseln∙ Remains of a castle rampart near

Schwalefeld from the time of the Carolingians

Enjoying nature∙ Historic heathlands at the

Kahle Poumln and Neuer Hagen ∙ Mysterious moor birch forests at

the Jaumlgers Weinberg∙ Magnificent view from the

Dommelturm ∙ Wildlife and leisure park of

Willingen

Uplandsteig Willingen

14wwwnordhessende hiking 15

Pleasure hiking around Willingen The Uplandsteig opens up a mountainous world with all its beautyaround the four seasons destination Willingen Enjoy pleasure hiking here ldquowith all associated activities firm slopes secluded forest paths fragrant meadow paths pure landscape up to the horizonrdquo Walking through vast mountain forests and swamps through mountain meadows and heath-lands ndash heather bloom in late summer crystal clear streams and hundreds of springs It goes up to over 800 m where beautiful sights wait for you In the towns major Romanesque art treasures have been preserved

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoldquoHigh above a bird of prey draws its solitary circles There is no bit of a farm far and wide But suddenly rooster crows break the silence Almost forgotten Upland legends are recalled was that the cock from the sunken palace that stood here on a hillrdquo Hermann the Cherusci is said to have met secretly with his future wife Thusnelda the daughter of the pro-Roman prince Segestes which is said to have lived in the Schwalenburg castle Besides wasnrsquot it at the Hirschsprung that the old witch with glowing eyes walked abroad Tip The inhabitants of Willingen are very popular for their hospitalityFor more information Tourist-Information WillingenPhone 0049 (0)5632 401180 wwwwillingende und wwwuplandsteigde

StartLoop road visitor centre in WillingenLength64 kmIndication markwhite U on black reflector

Simply magical∙ Gnarled forests at the St Muffert∙ galleries of the visitorrsquos mine

slate mine Christiane∙ Monastery with a Romanesque

abbey church in Flechtdorf

Enjoying nature∙ St Muffert cliff∙ Rose Manor near Adorf

with fossil sea creatures

Uplandsteig Willingen

Diemelsteig

StartLoop road eg HeringhausenLength63 kmIndication markwhite D on green reflector

On tour with the whole family The Diemelsteig crosses the scenic nature park Diemelsee Traditional large pasture landscapes with sparkling streams picturesque villages with Romanesque village churches and breathtaking panoramic views charac-terize the 63 km long mostly natural path Goumltz von Berlichingen the ruffian with the iron hand already rode between the Diemel Hills The predomi-nantly gentle slopes of the graceful rolling hills make the exciting light path to a rich experience for the whole family

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoFrom Heringhausen it goes steeply up to the St Muffert cliff with its bizarre forest landscapes You can look down to the blue-green Diemelsee Through meadows fields and forests the ascending and descending path leads to the lookout Winterscheid at almost 600 m altitude From here you can have a view of the highest mountains of the Upland and the Sauer-land In Willingen-Hemmighausen the Diemelsteig joins the Uplandsteig

Hiking experts can connect both quality paths to an approx 115 km long round hiking tour In the course

of the road the 738 m high Dommel with obser-vation tower which offers a wonderful panora-mic view of the living skittles down to the Sauerland and Waldecker Land is worth a detour After the localities of Stormbruch and Bontkirchen at the foot of the barrier wall the path strongly goes up again to the 600 m high Eisenberg and leads to the St Muffert cliff again

For more information Touristinformation Diemelsee Phone 0049 (0)5633 91133wwwdiemelseede

DIEMELSTEIG

Korbach

euro 219p p in DR

Hiking amp Wellness

You can expect an innovative house full of ldquogoldenrdquo ideas in the picturesque city centre of the 1000-year-old Korbach Try gold-plated dishes and sleep in golden chambers Explore the nature park Diemelsee on foot∙ 3 x BB (Buffet Breakfast)∙ 1 x Muscle-relaxing massage∙ 1 x Mountain amp Valley Menu∙ 2 x regional dinner∙ 3 x packed lunch

Hotel Goldflair at the city hall Stechbahn 8 34497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 50090E-mail gastgoldflairde

16wwwnordhessende hiking 17

Gold digger atmosphere at the Houmlhenflug Korbach in the Waldecker Land is your starting point for unforgettable excur-sions Woodlands and hills abundantly covered with vegetation give a feeling of authenticity which you can experience in the nature park Diemel-see The nature experience can be optimally started in Korbach on the Sauer-land-Houmlhenflug as only flying is the better experience The long-distance path leads to Meinerzhagen and Altena in the Sauerland through four nature reserves and half a dozen mountains that are 800 m highOn exciting theme paths gold can be found in Eisen-berg ndash Germanyrsquos richest gold deposit The GeoPfad Korbach leads you into the his-tory of the earth Hiking becomes so exciting

For more information Tourist-Information Korbach Phone 0049 (0)5631 53-232wwwkorbachde

Simply magical∙ Korbachrsquos Goldmarie∙ Golden Goat∙ Eisenberg castle ruins∙ Feast and sleep fantastically

(Hotel Goldflair)

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Diemelsee∙ Korbacher Spalte∙ Geo Park ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo∙ Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM

KORBACH

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Tel +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-Mail infobelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - das BIO HOTEL am EderseeWenn du in Harmonie bist mit der Natur mit allen Lebewesen um

dich herum dann bist du in Harmonie mit allen menschlichen Wesen (Jid du Krishnamuvti)

Natur - Wandern - GesundheitNaturkuumlche im BiohotelGenieszligen und rund um wohlfuumlhlen mit 100iger Biogarantie

Ferien agrave la carte Sie haben die Wahl zwischen dem BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE mit seinen gemuumltlich eingerichteten Ferienzimmern den lichtdurchfluteten komfortablen Appartements im Haus CHALET oder den sonnigen Ferienwohnungen im BELVEDERE APPART Naturbadeteich Whirlpool Sauna InfrarotkabineWellness-Angebote siehe unter wwwbelvedere-ederseede

inseratindd 1 23102009 122201

including Twistesee ndash Edersee ndash DiemelseeDiscover the woods and water-rich landscape of the Waldecker Land in Northern Hesse on 5 stages Starting and finishing point is Bad Arolsen

Our offer7 BampB Luggage transport per person DR only euro 298 We look forward to seeing you

Informationen and reservationGaumlste- und GesundheitszentrumRauchstraszlige 2 34454 Bad ArolsenPhone 0049 (0)5691 801-240ggzbad-arolsendewwwbad-arolsende

Three Lakes HikeForget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Throughout the year our nature offers you evocative images and nature experiences2 overnight stays from 129 ndash euro up pp ndash4 overnight stays from 248 ndash euro up pp ndash7 overnight stays from 419 ndash euro up pp ndash

Hiking guides from 90 ndash euro up per dayAll in hikerrsquos taxi 20 ndash euro ppAll in hikerrsquos taxi 30 ndash euro pp

Ask for our discounts for groups

Nature - Hiking - HealthBio cuisine in the Bio hotelEnjoy and feel good with 100 guaranteed bio quality

Holiday agrave la carte You have the choice between the BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE with its comfortably furnished holiday rooms the bright and comfortable apartments in the house CHALET or the sunny apartments in the BELVEDERE APPARTNatural swimming pool whirlpool sauna infrared cabin hellipWellness-Spa wellness packages at wwwbelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - the BIO HOTEL at the EderseeIf you are in harmony with nature with all living things around you

then you are in harmony with all human beings(Jid du Krishnamuvti)

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Phone +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-mail infobelvedere-ederseede

Ask for our discounts for groups

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Korbach

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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aumlsch

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Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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5

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NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

wwwnordhessende hiking 2120

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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44

44

44

49

497

7

7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

480

5

5

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NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 10: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Simply magical∙ enchanted river valleys∙ gnarled pasture woodlands∙ Exhelmer Steine∙ numerous and mysterious

castles and castle ruins

Enjoying nature∙ rustic beech forests in

the national park Kellerwald-Edersee

∙ flowery meadows and heaths near Frankenau

∙ botanical peculiarities in outstanding nature reserves

∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo ∙ romantic ldquoUrfftalrdquo

Nature park Kellerwald-Edersee

Kellerwaldsteig

Simply magical∙ ∙ ∙ ∙

Enjoying nature∙

Nature and Culture ndash inimitably interwoven Anyone wishing to experience the varied beauty of the nature park Kellerwald-Edersee should walk through the KellerwaldsteigOn a distance of 158 km the loop road certified by the German Hiking Association connects the forested landscapes of the Edersee through the rolling hills on the highlands of Wildungen up to the Hoher KellerAll sights in the 400-square-kilometer nature reserve and the centrally im-bedded national park Kellerwald-Edersee are located on the walking route Enjoy the Edersee with its clean clear water the quaint stunted forests in the north the imposing beech trees in the national park idyllic villages with inviting country inns and especially the forest field and grass fields in the south which are so popular among hikers

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe wide sometimes seemingly mysterious forest land-scape of the nature park with ancient castles and monas-teries is the backdrop for fairy tales and legends Legend has it that Snow White comes from Bad Wildungen She had found refuge with the dwarfs in Bergfreiheit And even today the ldquowhite womanrdquo still haunts between Huumlddingen and Alberthausen

The regional cuisine with tasty farm products completes each hiking adventure and provides for some culinary surprises

For more information Phone 0049 (0)5621 969460wwwkellerwaldsteigde

StartLoop road eg FrankenauBad Zwesten VoumlhlLength 158 kmIndication markWhite K on red reflectorAlternative route white K on green reflectorAccess path yellow K on black reflector

Wilderness Experience

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

In the realm of the BoggelsThe 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre before or after a refreshing walk You can get much information and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good recommend us and come again The Wildlife Park Edersee also offers exciting experiences ndash wild animals of our forests up close Incidentally unnoticed by the people a nation of the Boggels is said to have survived in the deep beech forests of the national park

For more information National park Kellerwald-EderseePhone 0049 (0)5621 752490wwwnationalpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ Quernst Chapel∙ Bathildishuumltte∙ Grave mounds

Enjoying nature∙ Wilderness∙ Ancient beech forests∙ Wildlife Park Edersee∙ National Park Centre

Kellerwald

Wilderness ExperienceOn onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

The 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre

and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is

find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours

ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources

12 13wwwnordhessende hiking

Simply magical∙ goblins and gnomes∙ mysterious Hengstwiese∙ imposing Waldeck castle with

torture chamber

Enjoying nature∙ ancient beech forests∙ Dianthus caesius in

rocky meadows∙ Forests at the Kahle Hardt

Start Loop road eg Waldeck Schlossberg parking site National Park Centre KellerwaldLength 70 kmIndication markwhite UE on blue reflector

Start

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

Urwaldsteig Edersee

On tour in the real jungle Around the Edersee intricate dream paths lead over bumpy paths to unfor-gettable nature experiences Last real remnants of primeval forests and breathtaking views of the unique forest and lake scenery of the wonderful region Edersee make the quality path of the German Hiking Association to one of the most attractive hiking paths of the German Uplands Enjoy wild nature everywhere ndash on more than 70 km Bizarre tree shapes entice you into the magical world of goblins and gnomes Legends entwine around the Hengstwiesen near Nieder-Werbe the Klust near the Muumlhlecke the Kanzelmaumlnnchen and the Wilde Michel In the national park Kellerwald-Edersee you will cross typical hardwood forests ndash our ldquowilderness of the futurerdquo

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe Urwaldsteig Edersee can be hiked in stages There are also exciting part routes starting from the parking spaces Numbered posts highlight the natural history and cultural characteristics Qualified hosts provide for com-fortable accommodations and offer regional cuisine

For more information Edersee Touristic GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5623 99980wwwurwaldsteig-ederseede wwwederseecom

Simply magical∙ museum of local history Usseln∙ Milch-Mu(h)seum Usseln∙ Remains of a castle rampart near

Schwalefeld from the time of the Carolingians

Enjoying nature∙ Historic heathlands at the

Kahle Poumln and Neuer Hagen ∙ Mysterious moor birch forests at

the Jaumlgers Weinberg∙ Magnificent view from the

Dommelturm ∙ Wildlife and leisure park of

Willingen

Uplandsteig Willingen

14wwwnordhessende hiking 15

Pleasure hiking around Willingen The Uplandsteig opens up a mountainous world with all its beautyaround the four seasons destination Willingen Enjoy pleasure hiking here ldquowith all associated activities firm slopes secluded forest paths fragrant meadow paths pure landscape up to the horizonrdquo Walking through vast mountain forests and swamps through mountain meadows and heath-lands ndash heather bloom in late summer crystal clear streams and hundreds of springs It goes up to over 800 m where beautiful sights wait for you In the towns major Romanesque art treasures have been preserved

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoldquoHigh above a bird of prey draws its solitary circles There is no bit of a farm far and wide But suddenly rooster crows break the silence Almost forgotten Upland legends are recalled was that the cock from the sunken palace that stood here on a hillrdquo Hermann the Cherusci is said to have met secretly with his future wife Thusnelda the daughter of the pro-Roman prince Segestes which is said to have lived in the Schwalenburg castle Besides wasnrsquot it at the Hirschsprung that the old witch with glowing eyes walked abroad Tip The inhabitants of Willingen are very popular for their hospitalityFor more information Tourist-Information WillingenPhone 0049 (0)5632 401180 wwwwillingende und wwwuplandsteigde

StartLoop road visitor centre in WillingenLength64 kmIndication markwhite U on black reflector

Simply magical∙ Gnarled forests at the St Muffert∙ galleries of the visitorrsquos mine

slate mine Christiane∙ Monastery with a Romanesque

abbey church in Flechtdorf

Enjoying nature∙ St Muffert cliff∙ Rose Manor near Adorf

with fossil sea creatures

Uplandsteig Willingen

Diemelsteig

StartLoop road eg HeringhausenLength63 kmIndication markwhite D on green reflector

On tour with the whole family The Diemelsteig crosses the scenic nature park Diemelsee Traditional large pasture landscapes with sparkling streams picturesque villages with Romanesque village churches and breathtaking panoramic views charac-terize the 63 km long mostly natural path Goumltz von Berlichingen the ruffian with the iron hand already rode between the Diemel Hills The predomi-nantly gentle slopes of the graceful rolling hills make the exciting light path to a rich experience for the whole family

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoFrom Heringhausen it goes steeply up to the St Muffert cliff with its bizarre forest landscapes You can look down to the blue-green Diemelsee Through meadows fields and forests the ascending and descending path leads to the lookout Winterscheid at almost 600 m altitude From here you can have a view of the highest mountains of the Upland and the Sauer-land In Willingen-Hemmighausen the Diemelsteig joins the Uplandsteig

Hiking experts can connect both quality paths to an approx 115 km long round hiking tour In the course

of the road the 738 m high Dommel with obser-vation tower which offers a wonderful panora-mic view of the living skittles down to the Sauerland and Waldecker Land is worth a detour After the localities of Stormbruch and Bontkirchen at the foot of the barrier wall the path strongly goes up again to the 600 m high Eisenberg and leads to the St Muffert cliff again

For more information Touristinformation Diemelsee Phone 0049 (0)5633 91133wwwdiemelseede

DIEMELSTEIG

Korbach

euro 219p p in DR

Hiking amp Wellness

You can expect an innovative house full of ldquogoldenrdquo ideas in the picturesque city centre of the 1000-year-old Korbach Try gold-plated dishes and sleep in golden chambers Explore the nature park Diemelsee on foot∙ 3 x BB (Buffet Breakfast)∙ 1 x Muscle-relaxing massage∙ 1 x Mountain amp Valley Menu∙ 2 x regional dinner∙ 3 x packed lunch

Hotel Goldflair at the city hall Stechbahn 8 34497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 50090E-mail gastgoldflairde

16wwwnordhessende hiking 17

Gold digger atmosphere at the Houmlhenflug Korbach in the Waldecker Land is your starting point for unforgettable excur-sions Woodlands and hills abundantly covered with vegetation give a feeling of authenticity which you can experience in the nature park Diemel-see The nature experience can be optimally started in Korbach on the Sauer-land-Houmlhenflug as only flying is the better experience The long-distance path leads to Meinerzhagen and Altena in the Sauerland through four nature reserves and half a dozen mountains that are 800 m highOn exciting theme paths gold can be found in Eisen-berg ndash Germanyrsquos richest gold deposit The GeoPfad Korbach leads you into the his-tory of the earth Hiking becomes so exciting

For more information Tourist-Information Korbach Phone 0049 (0)5631 53-232wwwkorbachde

Simply magical∙ Korbachrsquos Goldmarie∙ Golden Goat∙ Eisenberg castle ruins∙ Feast and sleep fantastically

(Hotel Goldflair)

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Diemelsee∙ Korbacher Spalte∙ Geo Park ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo∙ Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM

KORBACH

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Tel +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-Mail infobelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - das BIO HOTEL am EderseeWenn du in Harmonie bist mit der Natur mit allen Lebewesen um

dich herum dann bist du in Harmonie mit allen menschlichen Wesen (Jid du Krishnamuvti)

Natur - Wandern - GesundheitNaturkuumlche im BiohotelGenieszligen und rund um wohlfuumlhlen mit 100iger Biogarantie

Ferien agrave la carte Sie haben die Wahl zwischen dem BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE mit seinen gemuumltlich eingerichteten Ferienzimmern den lichtdurchfluteten komfortablen Appartements im Haus CHALET oder den sonnigen Ferienwohnungen im BELVEDERE APPART Naturbadeteich Whirlpool Sauna InfrarotkabineWellness-Angebote siehe unter wwwbelvedere-ederseede

inseratindd 1 23102009 122201

including Twistesee ndash Edersee ndash DiemelseeDiscover the woods and water-rich landscape of the Waldecker Land in Northern Hesse on 5 stages Starting and finishing point is Bad Arolsen

Our offer7 BampB Luggage transport per person DR only euro 298 We look forward to seeing you

Informationen and reservationGaumlste- und GesundheitszentrumRauchstraszlige 2 34454 Bad ArolsenPhone 0049 (0)5691 801-240ggzbad-arolsendewwwbad-arolsende

Three Lakes HikeForget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Throughout the year our nature offers you evocative images and nature experiences2 overnight stays from 129 ndash euro up pp ndash4 overnight stays from 248 ndash euro up pp ndash7 overnight stays from 419 ndash euro up pp ndash

Hiking guides from 90 ndash euro up per dayAll in hikerrsquos taxi 20 ndash euro ppAll in hikerrsquos taxi 30 ndash euro pp

Ask for our discounts for groups

Nature - Hiking - HealthBio cuisine in the Bio hotelEnjoy and feel good with 100 guaranteed bio quality

Holiday agrave la carte You have the choice between the BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE with its comfortably furnished holiday rooms the bright and comfortable apartments in the house CHALET or the sunny apartments in the BELVEDERE APPARTNatural swimming pool whirlpool sauna infrared cabin hellipWellness-Spa wellness packages at wwwbelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - the BIO HOTEL at the EderseeIf you are in harmony with nature with all living things around you

then you are in harmony with all human beings(Jid du Krishnamuvti)

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Phone +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-mail infobelvedere-ederseede

Ask for our discounts for groups

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Korbach

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

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Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

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Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

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Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 11: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Wilderness Experience

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

In the realm of the BoggelsThe 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre before or after a refreshing walk You can get much information and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good recommend us and come again The Wildlife Park Edersee also offers exciting experiences ndash wild animals of our forests up close Incidentally unnoticed by the people a nation of the Boggels is said to have survived in the deep beech forests of the national park

For more information National park Kellerwald-EderseePhone 0049 (0)5621 752490wwwnationalpark-kellerwald-ederseede

Simply magical∙ Quernst Chapel∙ Bathildishuumltte∙ Grave mounds

Enjoying nature∙ Wilderness∙ Ancient beech forests∙ Wildlife Park Edersee∙ National Park Centre

Kellerwald

Wilderness ExperienceOn onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is a very special experience Here on an area of 57 km2 you will find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours guide to the treasures of the national park with world heritage ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources via enchanted meadow valleys and along stoned hillsides to stunning views and down to the Edersee And they all lead into a fascinating wilderness

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

The 14 paths start at designated parking areas Each route is associated to an animal or plant symbol ndash very simple ldquoWilderness experience with all sensesrdquo is the motto and ldquoImmerge into the silent ocean of beech treesrdquo with or without guidance Visit the National Park Centre

and suggestions here or just pamper yourself in the tea room Certified national park partners guarantee high quality so you can feel good

On onersquos own initiative into the wilderness experience ndash hiking in the unique national park of Hesse in the realm of rustic beech trees is

find one of the largest contiguous protected natural beech forests in Europe Nature should remain Nature The deep forests provide for unique nature experiences all-the-year Selected half-day tours

ambition They lead past enchanted beech trees and purest sources

12 13wwwnordhessende hiking

Simply magical∙ goblins and gnomes∙ mysterious Hengstwiese∙ imposing Waldeck castle with

torture chamber

Enjoying nature∙ ancient beech forests∙ Dianthus caesius in

rocky meadows∙ Forests at the Kahle Hardt

Start Loop road eg Waldeck Schlossberg parking site National Park Centre KellerwaldLength 70 kmIndication markwhite UE on blue reflector

Start

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

Urwaldsteig Edersee

On tour in the real jungle Around the Edersee intricate dream paths lead over bumpy paths to unfor-gettable nature experiences Last real remnants of primeval forests and breathtaking views of the unique forest and lake scenery of the wonderful region Edersee make the quality path of the German Hiking Association to one of the most attractive hiking paths of the German Uplands Enjoy wild nature everywhere ndash on more than 70 km Bizarre tree shapes entice you into the magical world of goblins and gnomes Legends entwine around the Hengstwiesen near Nieder-Werbe the Klust near the Muumlhlecke the Kanzelmaumlnnchen and the Wilde Michel In the national park Kellerwald-Edersee you will cross typical hardwood forests ndash our ldquowilderness of the futurerdquo

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe Urwaldsteig Edersee can be hiked in stages There are also exciting part routes starting from the parking spaces Numbered posts highlight the natural history and cultural characteristics Qualified hosts provide for com-fortable accommodations and offer regional cuisine

For more information Edersee Touristic GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5623 99980wwwurwaldsteig-ederseede wwwederseecom

Simply magical∙ museum of local history Usseln∙ Milch-Mu(h)seum Usseln∙ Remains of a castle rampart near

Schwalefeld from the time of the Carolingians

Enjoying nature∙ Historic heathlands at the

Kahle Poumln and Neuer Hagen ∙ Mysterious moor birch forests at

the Jaumlgers Weinberg∙ Magnificent view from the

Dommelturm ∙ Wildlife and leisure park of

Willingen

Uplandsteig Willingen

14wwwnordhessende hiking 15

Pleasure hiking around Willingen The Uplandsteig opens up a mountainous world with all its beautyaround the four seasons destination Willingen Enjoy pleasure hiking here ldquowith all associated activities firm slopes secluded forest paths fragrant meadow paths pure landscape up to the horizonrdquo Walking through vast mountain forests and swamps through mountain meadows and heath-lands ndash heather bloom in late summer crystal clear streams and hundreds of springs It goes up to over 800 m where beautiful sights wait for you In the towns major Romanesque art treasures have been preserved

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoldquoHigh above a bird of prey draws its solitary circles There is no bit of a farm far and wide But suddenly rooster crows break the silence Almost forgotten Upland legends are recalled was that the cock from the sunken palace that stood here on a hillrdquo Hermann the Cherusci is said to have met secretly with his future wife Thusnelda the daughter of the pro-Roman prince Segestes which is said to have lived in the Schwalenburg castle Besides wasnrsquot it at the Hirschsprung that the old witch with glowing eyes walked abroad Tip The inhabitants of Willingen are very popular for their hospitalityFor more information Tourist-Information WillingenPhone 0049 (0)5632 401180 wwwwillingende und wwwuplandsteigde

StartLoop road visitor centre in WillingenLength64 kmIndication markwhite U on black reflector

Simply magical∙ Gnarled forests at the St Muffert∙ galleries of the visitorrsquos mine

slate mine Christiane∙ Monastery with a Romanesque

abbey church in Flechtdorf

Enjoying nature∙ St Muffert cliff∙ Rose Manor near Adorf

with fossil sea creatures

Uplandsteig Willingen

Diemelsteig

StartLoop road eg HeringhausenLength63 kmIndication markwhite D on green reflector

On tour with the whole family The Diemelsteig crosses the scenic nature park Diemelsee Traditional large pasture landscapes with sparkling streams picturesque villages with Romanesque village churches and breathtaking panoramic views charac-terize the 63 km long mostly natural path Goumltz von Berlichingen the ruffian with the iron hand already rode between the Diemel Hills The predomi-nantly gentle slopes of the graceful rolling hills make the exciting light path to a rich experience for the whole family

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoFrom Heringhausen it goes steeply up to the St Muffert cliff with its bizarre forest landscapes You can look down to the blue-green Diemelsee Through meadows fields and forests the ascending and descending path leads to the lookout Winterscheid at almost 600 m altitude From here you can have a view of the highest mountains of the Upland and the Sauer-land In Willingen-Hemmighausen the Diemelsteig joins the Uplandsteig

Hiking experts can connect both quality paths to an approx 115 km long round hiking tour In the course

of the road the 738 m high Dommel with obser-vation tower which offers a wonderful panora-mic view of the living skittles down to the Sauerland and Waldecker Land is worth a detour After the localities of Stormbruch and Bontkirchen at the foot of the barrier wall the path strongly goes up again to the 600 m high Eisenberg and leads to the St Muffert cliff again

For more information Touristinformation Diemelsee Phone 0049 (0)5633 91133wwwdiemelseede

DIEMELSTEIG

Korbach

euro 219p p in DR

Hiking amp Wellness

You can expect an innovative house full of ldquogoldenrdquo ideas in the picturesque city centre of the 1000-year-old Korbach Try gold-plated dishes and sleep in golden chambers Explore the nature park Diemelsee on foot∙ 3 x BB (Buffet Breakfast)∙ 1 x Muscle-relaxing massage∙ 1 x Mountain amp Valley Menu∙ 2 x regional dinner∙ 3 x packed lunch

Hotel Goldflair at the city hall Stechbahn 8 34497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 50090E-mail gastgoldflairde

16wwwnordhessende hiking 17

Gold digger atmosphere at the Houmlhenflug Korbach in the Waldecker Land is your starting point for unforgettable excur-sions Woodlands and hills abundantly covered with vegetation give a feeling of authenticity which you can experience in the nature park Diemel-see The nature experience can be optimally started in Korbach on the Sauer-land-Houmlhenflug as only flying is the better experience The long-distance path leads to Meinerzhagen and Altena in the Sauerland through four nature reserves and half a dozen mountains that are 800 m highOn exciting theme paths gold can be found in Eisen-berg ndash Germanyrsquos richest gold deposit The GeoPfad Korbach leads you into the his-tory of the earth Hiking becomes so exciting

For more information Tourist-Information Korbach Phone 0049 (0)5631 53-232wwwkorbachde

Simply magical∙ Korbachrsquos Goldmarie∙ Golden Goat∙ Eisenberg castle ruins∙ Feast and sleep fantastically

(Hotel Goldflair)

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Diemelsee∙ Korbacher Spalte∙ Geo Park ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo∙ Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM

KORBACH

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Tel +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-Mail infobelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - das BIO HOTEL am EderseeWenn du in Harmonie bist mit der Natur mit allen Lebewesen um

dich herum dann bist du in Harmonie mit allen menschlichen Wesen (Jid du Krishnamuvti)

Natur - Wandern - GesundheitNaturkuumlche im BiohotelGenieszligen und rund um wohlfuumlhlen mit 100iger Biogarantie

Ferien agrave la carte Sie haben die Wahl zwischen dem BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE mit seinen gemuumltlich eingerichteten Ferienzimmern den lichtdurchfluteten komfortablen Appartements im Haus CHALET oder den sonnigen Ferienwohnungen im BELVEDERE APPART Naturbadeteich Whirlpool Sauna InfrarotkabineWellness-Angebote siehe unter wwwbelvedere-ederseede

inseratindd 1 23102009 122201

including Twistesee ndash Edersee ndash DiemelseeDiscover the woods and water-rich landscape of the Waldecker Land in Northern Hesse on 5 stages Starting and finishing point is Bad Arolsen

Our offer7 BampB Luggage transport per person DR only euro 298 We look forward to seeing you

Informationen and reservationGaumlste- und GesundheitszentrumRauchstraszlige 2 34454 Bad ArolsenPhone 0049 (0)5691 801-240ggzbad-arolsendewwwbad-arolsende

Three Lakes HikeForget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Throughout the year our nature offers you evocative images and nature experiences2 overnight stays from 129 ndash euro up pp ndash4 overnight stays from 248 ndash euro up pp ndash7 overnight stays from 419 ndash euro up pp ndash

Hiking guides from 90 ndash euro up per dayAll in hikerrsquos taxi 20 ndash euro ppAll in hikerrsquos taxi 30 ndash euro pp

Ask for our discounts for groups

Nature - Hiking - HealthBio cuisine in the Bio hotelEnjoy and feel good with 100 guaranteed bio quality

Holiday agrave la carte You have the choice between the BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE with its comfortably furnished holiday rooms the bright and comfortable apartments in the house CHALET or the sunny apartments in the BELVEDERE APPARTNatural swimming pool whirlpool sauna infrared cabin hellipWellness-Spa wellness packages at wwwbelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - the BIO HOTEL at the EderseeIf you are in harmony with nature with all living things around you

then you are in harmony with all human beings(Jid du Krishnamuvti)

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Phone +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-mail infobelvedere-ederseede

Ask for our discounts for groups

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Korbach

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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aumlsch

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Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

wwwnordhessende hiking 2120

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

44

44

44

44

49

497

7

7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

480

5

5

45

45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 12: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Simply magical∙ goblins and gnomes∙ mysterious Hengstwiese∙ imposing Waldeck castle with

torture chamber

Enjoying nature∙ ancient beech forests∙ Dianthus caesius in

rocky meadows∙ Forests at the Kahle Hardt

Start Loop road eg Waldeck Schlossberg parking site National Park Centre KellerwaldLength 70 kmIndication markwhite UE on blue reflector

Start

National park Kellerwald-Edersee

Urwaldsteig Edersee

On tour in the real jungle Around the Edersee intricate dream paths lead over bumpy paths to unfor-gettable nature experiences Last real remnants of primeval forests and breathtaking views of the unique forest and lake scenery of the wonderful region Edersee make the quality path of the German Hiking Association to one of the most attractive hiking paths of the German Uplands Enjoy wild nature everywhere ndash on more than 70 km Bizarre tree shapes entice you into the magical world of goblins and gnomes Legends entwine around the Hengstwiesen near Nieder-Werbe the Klust near the Muumlhlecke the Kanzelmaumlnnchen and the Wilde Michel In the national park Kellerwald-Edersee you will cross typical hardwood forests ndash our ldquowilderness of the futurerdquo

Awarded by the German Hiking AssociationThe Urwaldsteig Edersee can be hiked in stages There are also exciting part routes starting from the parking spaces Numbered posts highlight the natural history and cultural characteristics Qualified hosts provide for com-fortable accommodations and offer regional cuisine

For more information Edersee Touristic GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5623 99980wwwurwaldsteig-ederseede wwwederseecom

Simply magical∙ museum of local history Usseln∙ Milch-Mu(h)seum Usseln∙ Remains of a castle rampart near

Schwalefeld from the time of the Carolingians

Enjoying nature∙ Historic heathlands at the

Kahle Poumln and Neuer Hagen ∙ Mysterious moor birch forests at

the Jaumlgers Weinberg∙ Magnificent view from the

Dommelturm ∙ Wildlife and leisure park of

Willingen

Uplandsteig Willingen

14wwwnordhessende hiking 15

Pleasure hiking around Willingen The Uplandsteig opens up a mountainous world with all its beautyaround the four seasons destination Willingen Enjoy pleasure hiking here ldquowith all associated activities firm slopes secluded forest paths fragrant meadow paths pure landscape up to the horizonrdquo Walking through vast mountain forests and swamps through mountain meadows and heath-lands ndash heather bloom in late summer crystal clear streams and hundreds of springs It goes up to over 800 m where beautiful sights wait for you In the towns major Romanesque art treasures have been preserved

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoldquoHigh above a bird of prey draws its solitary circles There is no bit of a farm far and wide But suddenly rooster crows break the silence Almost forgotten Upland legends are recalled was that the cock from the sunken palace that stood here on a hillrdquo Hermann the Cherusci is said to have met secretly with his future wife Thusnelda the daughter of the pro-Roman prince Segestes which is said to have lived in the Schwalenburg castle Besides wasnrsquot it at the Hirschsprung that the old witch with glowing eyes walked abroad Tip The inhabitants of Willingen are very popular for their hospitalityFor more information Tourist-Information WillingenPhone 0049 (0)5632 401180 wwwwillingende und wwwuplandsteigde

StartLoop road visitor centre in WillingenLength64 kmIndication markwhite U on black reflector

Simply magical∙ Gnarled forests at the St Muffert∙ galleries of the visitorrsquos mine

slate mine Christiane∙ Monastery with a Romanesque

abbey church in Flechtdorf

Enjoying nature∙ St Muffert cliff∙ Rose Manor near Adorf

with fossil sea creatures

Uplandsteig Willingen

Diemelsteig

StartLoop road eg HeringhausenLength63 kmIndication markwhite D on green reflector

On tour with the whole family The Diemelsteig crosses the scenic nature park Diemelsee Traditional large pasture landscapes with sparkling streams picturesque villages with Romanesque village churches and breathtaking panoramic views charac-terize the 63 km long mostly natural path Goumltz von Berlichingen the ruffian with the iron hand already rode between the Diemel Hills The predomi-nantly gentle slopes of the graceful rolling hills make the exciting light path to a rich experience for the whole family

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoFrom Heringhausen it goes steeply up to the St Muffert cliff with its bizarre forest landscapes You can look down to the blue-green Diemelsee Through meadows fields and forests the ascending and descending path leads to the lookout Winterscheid at almost 600 m altitude From here you can have a view of the highest mountains of the Upland and the Sauer-land In Willingen-Hemmighausen the Diemelsteig joins the Uplandsteig

Hiking experts can connect both quality paths to an approx 115 km long round hiking tour In the course

of the road the 738 m high Dommel with obser-vation tower which offers a wonderful panora-mic view of the living skittles down to the Sauerland and Waldecker Land is worth a detour After the localities of Stormbruch and Bontkirchen at the foot of the barrier wall the path strongly goes up again to the 600 m high Eisenberg and leads to the St Muffert cliff again

For more information Touristinformation Diemelsee Phone 0049 (0)5633 91133wwwdiemelseede

DIEMELSTEIG

Korbach

euro 219p p in DR

Hiking amp Wellness

You can expect an innovative house full of ldquogoldenrdquo ideas in the picturesque city centre of the 1000-year-old Korbach Try gold-plated dishes and sleep in golden chambers Explore the nature park Diemelsee on foot∙ 3 x BB (Buffet Breakfast)∙ 1 x Muscle-relaxing massage∙ 1 x Mountain amp Valley Menu∙ 2 x regional dinner∙ 3 x packed lunch

Hotel Goldflair at the city hall Stechbahn 8 34497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 50090E-mail gastgoldflairde

16wwwnordhessende hiking 17

Gold digger atmosphere at the Houmlhenflug Korbach in the Waldecker Land is your starting point for unforgettable excur-sions Woodlands and hills abundantly covered with vegetation give a feeling of authenticity which you can experience in the nature park Diemel-see The nature experience can be optimally started in Korbach on the Sauer-land-Houmlhenflug as only flying is the better experience The long-distance path leads to Meinerzhagen and Altena in the Sauerland through four nature reserves and half a dozen mountains that are 800 m highOn exciting theme paths gold can be found in Eisen-berg ndash Germanyrsquos richest gold deposit The GeoPfad Korbach leads you into the his-tory of the earth Hiking becomes so exciting

For more information Tourist-Information Korbach Phone 0049 (0)5631 53-232wwwkorbachde

Simply magical∙ Korbachrsquos Goldmarie∙ Golden Goat∙ Eisenberg castle ruins∙ Feast and sleep fantastically

(Hotel Goldflair)

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Diemelsee∙ Korbacher Spalte∙ Geo Park ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo∙ Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM

KORBACH

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Tel +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-Mail infobelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - das BIO HOTEL am EderseeWenn du in Harmonie bist mit der Natur mit allen Lebewesen um

dich herum dann bist du in Harmonie mit allen menschlichen Wesen (Jid du Krishnamuvti)

Natur - Wandern - GesundheitNaturkuumlche im BiohotelGenieszligen und rund um wohlfuumlhlen mit 100iger Biogarantie

Ferien agrave la carte Sie haben die Wahl zwischen dem BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE mit seinen gemuumltlich eingerichteten Ferienzimmern den lichtdurchfluteten komfortablen Appartements im Haus CHALET oder den sonnigen Ferienwohnungen im BELVEDERE APPART Naturbadeteich Whirlpool Sauna InfrarotkabineWellness-Angebote siehe unter wwwbelvedere-ederseede

inseratindd 1 23102009 122201

including Twistesee ndash Edersee ndash DiemelseeDiscover the woods and water-rich landscape of the Waldecker Land in Northern Hesse on 5 stages Starting and finishing point is Bad Arolsen

Our offer7 BampB Luggage transport per person DR only euro 298 We look forward to seeing you

Informationen and reservationGaumlste- und GesundheitszentrumRauchstraszlige 2 34454 Bad ArolsenPhone 0049 (0)5691 801-240ggzbad-arolsendewwwbad-arolsende

Three Lakes HikeForget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Throughout the year our nature offers you evocative images and nature experiences2 overnight stays from 129 ndash euro up pp ndash4 overnight stays from 248 ndash euro up pp ndash7 overnight stays from 419 ndash euro up pp ndash

Hiking guides from 90 ndash euro up per dayAll in hikerrsquos taxi 20 ndash euro ppAll in hikerrsquos taxi 30 ndash euro pp

Ask for our discounts for groups

Nature - Hiking - HealthBio cuisine in the Bio hotelEnjoy and feel good with 100 guaranteed bio quality

Holiday agrave la carte You have the choice between the BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE with its comfortably furnished holiday rooms the bright and comfortable apartments in the house CHALET or the sunny apartments in the BELVEDERE APPARTNatural swimming pool whirlpool sauna infrared cabin hellipWellness-Spa wellness packages at wwwbelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - the BIO HOTEL at the EderseeIf you are in harmony with nature with all living things around you

then you are in harmony with all human beings(Jid du Krishnamuvti)

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Phone +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-mail infobelvedere-ederseede

Ask for our discounts for groups

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Korbach

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

wwwnordhessende hiking 2120

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

44

44

44

44

49

497

7

7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

480

5

5

45

45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

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Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 13: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Simply magical∙ museum of local history Usseln∙ Milch-Mu(h)seum Usseln∙ Remains of a castle rampart near

Schwalefeld from the time of the Carolingians

Enjoying nature∙ Historic heathlands at the

Kahle Poumln and Neuer Hagen ∙ Mysterious moor birch forests at

the Jaumlgers Weinberg∙ Magnificent view from the

Dommelturm ∙ Wildlife and leisure park of

Willingen

Uplandsteig Willingen

14wwwnordhessende hiking 15

Pleasure hiking around Willingen The Uplandsteig opens up a mountainous world with all its beautyaround the four seasons destination Willingen Enjoy pleasure hiking here ldquowith all associated activities firm slopes secluded forest paths fragrant meadow paths pure landscape up to the horizonrdquo Walking through vast mountain forests and swamps through mountain meadows and heath-lands ndash heather bloom in late summer crystal clear streams and hundreds of springs It goes up to over 800 m where beautiful sights wait for you In the towns major Romanesque art treasures have been preserved

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoldquoHigh above a bird of prey draws its solitary circles There is no bit of a farm far and wide But suddenly rooster crows break the silence Almost forgotten Upland legends are recalled was that the cock from the sunken palace that stood here on a hillrdquo Hermann the Cherusci is said to have met secretly with his future wife Thusnelda the daughter of the pro-Roman prince Segestes which is said to have lived in the Schwalenburg castle Besides wasnrsquot it at the Hirschsprung that the old witch with glowing eyes walked abroad Tip The inhabitants of Willingen are very popular for their hospitalityFor more information Tourist-Information WillingenPhone 0049 (0)5632 401180 wwwwillingende und wwwuplandsteigde

StartLoop road visitor centre in WillingenLength64 kmIndication markwhite U on black reflector

Simply magical∙ Gnarled forests at the St Muffert∙ galleries of the visitorrsquos mine

slate mine Christiane∙ Monastery with a Romanesque

abbey church in Flechtdorf

Enjoying nature∙ St Muffert cliff∙ Rose Manor near Adorf

with fossil sea creatures

Uplandsteig Willingen

Diemelsteig

StartLoop road eg HeringhausenLength63 kmIndication markwhite D on green reflector

On tour with the whole family The Diemelsteig crosses the scenic nature park Diemelsee Traditional large pasture landscapes with sparkling streams picturesque villages with Romanesque village churches and breathtaking panoramic views charac-terize the 63 km long mostly natural path Goumltz von Berlichingen the ruffian with the iron hand already rode between the Diemel Hills The predomi-nantly gentle slopes of the graceful rolling hills make the exciting light path to a rich experience for the whole family

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoFrom Heringhausen it goes steeply up to the St Muffert cliff with its bizarre forest landscapes You can look down to the blue-green Diemelsee Through meadows fields and forests the ascending and descending path leads to the lookout Winterscheid at almost 600 m altitude From here you can have a view of the highest mountains of the Upland and the Sauer-land In Willingen-Hemmighausen the Diemelsteig joins the Uplandsteig

Hiking experts can connect both quality paths to an approx 115 km long round hiking tour In the course

of the road the 738 m high Dommel with obser-vation tower which offers a wonderful panora-mic view of the living skittles down to the Sauerland and Waldecker Land is worth a detour After the localities of Stormbruch and Bontkirchen at the foot of the barrier wall the path strongly goes up again to the 600 m high Eisenberg and leads to the St Muffert cliff again

For more information Touristinformation Diemelsee Phone 0049 (0)5633 91133wwwdiemelseede

DIEMELSTEIG

Korbach

euro 219p p in DR

Hiking amp Wellness

You can expect an innovative house full of ldquogoldenrdquo ideas in the picturesque city centre of the 1000-year-old Korbach Try gold-plated dishes and sleep in golden chambers Explore the nature park Diemelsee on foot∙ 3 x BB (Buffet Breakfast)∙ 1 x Muscle-relaxing massage∙ 1 x Mountain amp Valley Menu∙ 2 x regional dinner∙ 3 x packed lunch

Hotel Goldflair at the city hall Stechbahn 8 34497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 50090E-mail gastgoldflairde

16wwwnordhessende hiking 17

Gold digger atmosphere at the Houmlhenflug Korbach in the Waldecker Land is your starting point for unforgettable excur-sions Woodlands and hills abundantly covered with vegetation give a feeling of authenticity which you can experience in the nature park Diemel-see The nature experience can be optimally started in Korbach on the Sauer-land-Houmlhenflug as only flying is the better experience The long-distance path leads to Meinerzhagen and Altena in the Sauerland through four nature reserves and half a dozen mountains that are 800 m highOn exciting theme paths gold can be found in Eisen-berg ndash Germanyrsquos richest gold deposit The GeoPfad Korbach leads you into the his-tory of the earth Hiking becomes so exciting

For more information Tourist-Information Korbach Phone 0049 (0)5631 53-232wwwkorbachde

Simply magical∙ Korbachrsquos Goldmarie∙ Golden Goat∙ Eisenberg castle ruins∙ Feast and sleep fantastically

(Hotel Goldflair)

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Diemelsee∙ Korbacher Spalte∙ Geo Park ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo∙ Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM

KORBACH

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Tel +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-Mail infobelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - das BIO HOTEL am EderseeWenn du in Harmonie bist mit der Natur mit allen Lebewesen um

dich herum dann bist du in Harmonie mit allen menschlichen Wesen (Jid du Krishnamuvti)

Natur - Wandern - GesundheitNaturkuumlche im BiohotelGenieszligen und rund um wohlfuumlhlen mit 100iger Biogarantie

Ferien agrave la carte Sie haben die Wahl zwischen dem BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE mit seinen gemuumltlich eingerichteten Ferienzimmern den lichtdurchfluteten komfortablen Appartements im Haus CHALET oder den sonnigen Ferienwohnungen im BELVEDERE APPART Naturbadeteich Whirlpool Sauna InfrarotkabineWellness-Angebote siehe unter wwwbelvedere-ederseede

inseratindd 1 23102009 122201

including Twistesee ndash Edersee ndash DiemelseeDiscover the woods and water-rich landscape of the Waldecker Land in Northern Hesse on 5 stages Starting and finishing point is Bad Arolsen

Our offer7 BampB Luggage transport per person DR only euro 298 We look forward to seeing you

Informationen and reservationGaumlste- und GesundheitszentrumRauchstraszlige 2 34454 Bad ArolsenPhone 0049 (0)5691 801-240ggzbad-arolsendewwwbad-arolsende

Three Lakes HikeForget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Throughout the year our nature offers you evocative images and nature experiences2 overnight stays from 129 ndash euro up pp ndash4 overnight stays from 248 ndash euro up pp ndash7 overnight stays from 419 ndash euro up pp ndash

Hiking guides from 90 ndash euro up per dayAll in hikerrsquos taxi 20 ndash euro ppAll in hikerrsquos taxi 30 ndash euro pp

Ask for our discounts for groups

Nature - Hiking - HealthBio cuisine in the Bio hotelEnjoy and feel good with 100 guaranteed bio quality

Holiday agrave la carte You have the choice between the BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE with its comfortably furnished holiday rooms the bright and comfortable apartments in the house CHALET or the sunny apartments in the BELVEDERE APPARTNatural swimming pool whirlpool sauna infrared cabin hellipWellness-Spa wellness packages at wwwbelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - the BIO HOTEL at the EderseeIf you are in harmony with nature with all living things around you

then you are in harmony with all human beings(Jid du Krishnamuvti)

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Phone +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-mail infobelvedere-ederseede

Ask for our discounts for groups

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Korbach

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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aumlsch

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Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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44

44

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7

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7

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4

4

5

5

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NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

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Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

wwwnordhessende hiking 2120

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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44

44

44

49

497

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7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

480

5

5

45

45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 14: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Simply magical∙ Gnarled forests at the St Muffert∙ galleries of the visitorrsquos mine

slate mine Christiane∙ Monastery with a Romanesque

abbey church in Flechtdorf

Enjoying nature∙ St Muffert cliff∙ Rose Manor near Adorf

with fossil sea creatures

Uplandsteig Willingen

Diemelsteig

StartLoop road eg HeringhausenLength63 kmIndication markwhite D on green reflector

On tour with the whole family The Diemelsteig crosses the scenic nature park Diemelsee Traditional large pasture landscapes with sparkling streams picturesque villages with Romanesque village churches and breathtaking panoramic views charac-terize the 63 km long mostly natural path Goumltz von Berlichingen the ruffian with the iron hand already rode between the Diemel Hills The predomi-nantly gentle slopes of the graceful rolling hills make the exciting light path to a rich experience for the whole family

Ranked as ldquoQualitaumltsweg Wanderbares DeutschlandldquoFrom Heringhausen it goes steeply up to the St Muffert cliff with its bizarre forest landscapes You can look down to the blue-green Diemelsee Through meadows fields and forests the ascending and descending path leads to the lookout Winterscheid at almost 600 m altitude From here you can have a view of the highest mountains of the Upland and the Sauer-land In Willingen-Hemmighausen the Diemelsteig joins the Uplandsteig

Hiking experts can connect both quality paths to an approx 115 km long round hiking tour In the course

of the road the 738 m high Dommel with obser-vation tower which offers a wonderful panora-mic view of the living skittles down to the Sauerland and Waldecker Land is worth a detour After the localities of Stormbruch and Bontkirchen at the foot of the barrier wall the path strongly goes up again to the 600 m high Eisenberg and leads to the St Muffert cliff again

For more information Touristinformation Diemelsee Phone 0049 (0)5633 91133wwwdiemelseede

DIEMELSTEIG

Korbach

euro 219p p in DR

Hiking amp Wellness

You can expect an innovative house full of ldquogoldenrdquo ideas in the picturesque city centre of the 1000-year-old Korbach Try gold-plated dishes and sleep in golden chambers Explore the nature park Diemelsee on foot∙ 3 x BB (Buffet Breakfast)∙ 1 x Muscle-relaxing massage∙ 1 x Mountain amp Valley Menu∙ 2 x regional dinner∙ 3 x packed lunch

Hotel Goldflair at the city hall Stechbahn 8 34497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 50090E-mail gastgoldflairde

16wwwnordhessende hiking 17

Gold digger atmosphere at the Houmlhenflug Korbach in the Waldecker Land is your starting point for unforgettable excur-sions Woodlands and hills abundantly covered with vegetation give a feeling of authenticity which you can experience in the nature park Diemel-see The nature experience can be optimally started in Korbach on the Sauer-land-Houmlhenflug as only flying is the better experience The long-distance path leads to Meinerzhagen and Altena in the Sauerland through four nature reserves and half a dozen mountains that are 800 m highOn exciting theme paths gold can be found in Eisen-berg ndash Germanyrsquos richest gold deposit The GeoPfad Korbach leads you into the his-tory of the earth Hiking becomes so exciting

For more information Tourist-Information Korbach Phone 0049 (0)5631 53-232wwwkorbachde

Simply magical∙ Korbachrsquos Goldmarie∙ Golden Goat∙ Eisenberg castle ruins∙ Feast and sleep fantastically

(Hotel Goldflair)

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Diemelsee∙ Korbacher Spalte∙ Geo Park ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo∙ Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM

KORBACH

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Tel +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-Mail infobelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - das BIO HOTEL am EderseeWenn du in Harmonie bist mit der Natur mit allen Lebewesen um

dich herum dann bist du in Harmonie mit allen menschlichen Wesen (Jid du Krishnamuvti)

Natur - Wandern - GesundheitNaturkuumlche im BiohotelGenieszligen und rund um wohlfuumlhlen mit 100iger Biogarantie

Ferien agrave la carte Sie haben die Wahl zwischen dem BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE mit seinen gemuumltlich eingerichteten Ferienzimmern den lichtdurchfluteten komfortablen Appartements im Haus CHALET oder den sonnigen Ferienwohnungen im BELVEDERE APPART Naturbadeteich Whirlpool Sauna InfrarotkabineWellness-Angebote siehe unter wwwbelvedere-ederseede

inseratindd 1 23102009 122201

including Twistesee ndash Edersee ndash DiemelseeDiscover the woods and water-rich landscape of the Waldecker Land in Northern Hesse on 5 stages Starting and finishing point is Bad Arolsen

Our offer7 BampB Luggage transport per person DR only euro 298 We look forward to seeing you

Informationen and reservationGaumlste- und GesundheitszentrumRauchstraszlige 2 34454 Bad ArolsenPhone 0049 (0)5691 801-240ggzbad-arolsendewwwbad-arolsende

Three Lakes HikeForget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Throughout the year our nature offers you evocative images and nature experiences2 overnight stays from 129 ndash euro up pp ndash4 overnight stays from 248 ndash euro up pp ndash7 overnight stays from 419 ndash euro up pp ndash

Hiking guides from 90 ndash euro up per dayAll in hikerrsquos taxi 20 ndash euro ppAll in hikerrsquos taxi 30 ndash euro pp

Ask for our discounts for groups

Nature - Hiking - HealthBio cuisine in the Bio hotelEnjoy and feel good with 100 guaranteed bio quality

Holiday agrave la carte You have the choice between the BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE with its comfortably furnished holiday rooms the bright and comfortable apartments in the house CHALET or the sunny apartments in the BELVEDERE APPARTNatural swimming pool whirlpool sauna infrared cabin hellipWellness-Spa wellness packages at wwwbelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - the BIO HOTEL at the EderseeIf you are in harmony with nature with all living things around you

then you are in harmony with all human beings(Jid du Krishnamuvti)

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Phone +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-mail infobelvedere-ederseede

Ask for our discounts for groups

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Korbach

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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aumlsch

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Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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7

7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

480

5

5

45

45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

wwwnordhessende hiking 2120

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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44

44

44

49

497

7

7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

480

5

5

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45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 15: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Korbach

euro 219p p in DR

Hiking amp Wellness

You can expect an innovative house full of ldquogoldenrdquo ideas in the picturesque city centre of the 1000-year-old Korbach Try gold-plated dishes and sleep in golden chambers Explore the nature park Diemelsee on foot∙ 3 x BB (Buffet Breakfast)∙ 1 x Muscle-relaxing massage∙ 1 x Mountain amp Valley Menu∙ 2 x regional dinner∙ 3 x packed lunch

Hotel Goldflair at the city hall Stechbahn 8 34497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 50090E-mail gastgoldflairde

16wwwnordhessende hiking 17

Gold digger atmosphere at the Houmlhenflug Korbach in the Waldecker Land is your starting point for unforgettable excur-sions Woodlands and hills abundantly covered with vegetation give a feeling of authenticity which you can experience in the nature park Diemel-see The nature experience can be optimally started in Korbach on the Sauer-land-Houmlhenflug as only flying is the better experience The long-distance path leads to Meinerzhagen and Altena in the Sauerland through four nature reserves and half a dozen mountains that are 800 m highOn exciting theme paths gold can be found in Eisen-berg ndash Germanyrsquos richest gold deposit The GeoPfad Korbach leads you into the his-tory of the earth Hiking becomes so exciting

For more information Tourist-Information Korbach Phone 0049 (0)5631 53-232wwwkorbachde

Simply magical∙ Korbachrsquos Goldmarie∙ Golden Goat∙ Eisenberg castle ruins∙ Feast and sleep fantastically

(Hotel Goldflair)

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Diemelsee∙ Korbacher Spalte∙ Geo Park ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo∙ Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM

KORBACH

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Tel +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-Mail infobelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - das BIO HOTEL am EderseeWenn du in Harmonie bist mit der Natur mit allen Lebewesen um

dich herum dann bist du in Harmonie mit allen menschlichen Wesen (Jid du Krishnamuvti)

Natur - Wandern - GesundheitNaturkuumlche im BiohotelGenieszligen und rund um wohlfuumlhlen mit 100iger Biogarantie

Ferien agrave la carte Sie haben die Wahl zwischen dem BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE mit seinen gemuumltlich eingerichteten Ferienzimmern den lichtdurchfluteten komfortablen Appartements im Haus CHALET oder den sonnigen Ferienwohnungen im BELVEDERE APPART Naturbadeteich Whirlpool Sauna InfrarotkabineWellness-Angebote siehe unter wwwbelvedere-ederseede

inseratindd 1 23102009 122201

including Twistesee ndash Edersee ndash DiemelseeDiscover the woods and water-rich landscape of the Waldecker Land in Northern Hesse on 5 stages Starting and finishing point is Bad Arolsen

Our offer7 BampB Luggage transport per person DR only euro 298 We look forward to seeing you

Informationen and reservationGaumlste- und GesundheitszentrumRauchstraszlige 2 34454 Bad ArolsenPhone 0049 (0)5691 801-240ggzbad-arolsendewwwbad-arolsende

Three Lakes HikeForget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Throughout the year our nature offers you evocative images and nature experiences2 overnight stays from 129 ndash euro up pp ndash4 overnight stays from 248 ndash euro up pp ndash7 overnight stays from 419 ndash euro up pp ndash

Hiking guides from 90 ndash euro up per dayAll in hikerrsquos taxi 20 ndash euro ppAll in hikerrsquos taxi 30 ndash euro pp

Ask for our discounts for groups

Nature - Hiking - HealthBio cuisine in the Bio hotelEnjoy and feel good with 100 guaranteed bio quality

Holiday agrave la carte You have the choice between the BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE with its comfortably furnished holiday rooms the bright and comfortable apartments in the house CHALET or the sunny apartments in the BELVEDERE APPARTNatural swimming pool whirlpool sauna infrared cabin hellipWellness-Spa wellness packages at wwwbelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - the BIO HOTEL at the EderseeIf you are in harmony with nature with all living things around you

then you are in harmony with all human beings(Jid du Krishnamuvti)

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Phone +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-mail infobelvedere-ederseede

Ask for our discounts for groups

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Korbach

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

effe

kt-w

aumlsch

erei

Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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44

44

44

49

497

7

7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

480

5

5

45

45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

wwwnordhessende hiking 2120

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

44

44

44

44

49

497

7

7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

480

5

5

45

45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 16: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Tel +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-Mail infobelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - das BIO HOTEL am EderseeWenn du in Harmonie bist mit der Natur mit allen Lebewesen um

dich herum dann bist du in Harmonie mit allen menschlichen Wesen (Jid du Krishnamuvti)

Natur - Wandern - GesundheitNaturkuumlche im BiohotelGenieszligen und rund um wohlfuumlhlen mit 100iger Biogarantie

Ferien agrave la carte Sie haben die Wahl zwischen dem BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE mit seinen gemuumltlich eingerichteten Ferienzimmern den lichtdurchfluteten komfortablen Appartements im Haus CHALET oder den sonnigen Ferienwohnungen im BELVEDERE APPART Naturbadeteich Whirlpool Sauna InfrarotkabineWellness-Angebote siehe unter wwwbelvedere-ederseede

inseratindd 1 23102009 122201

including Twistesee ndash Edersee ndash DiemelseeDiscover the woods and water-rich landscape of the Waldecker Land in Northern Hesse on 5 stages Starting and finishing point is Bad Arolsen

Our offer7 BampB Luggage transport per person DR only euro 298 We look forward to seeing you

Informationen and reservationGaumlste- und GesundheitszentrumRauchstraszlige 2 34454 Bad ArolsenPhone 0049 (0)5691 801-240ggzbad-arolsendewwwbad-arolsende

Three Lakes HikeForget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Throughout the year our nature offers you evocative images and nature experiences2 overnight stays from 129 ndash euro up pp ndash4 overnight stays from 248 ndash euro up pp ndash7 overnight stays from 419 ndash euro up pp ndash

Hiking guides from 90 ndash euro up per dayAll in hikerrsquos taxi 20 ndash euro ppAll in hikerrsquos taxi 30 ndash euro pp

Ask for our discounts for groups

Nature - Hiking - HealthBio cuisine in the Bio hotelEnjoy and feel good with 100 guaranteed bio quality

Holiday agrave la carte You have the choice between the BIO HOTEL BELVEDERE with its comfortably furnished holiday rooms the bright and comfortable apartments in the house CHALET or the sunny apartments in the BELVEDERE APPARTNatural swimming pool whirlpool sauna infrared cabin hellipWellness-Spa wellness packages at wwwbelvedere-ederseede

BELVEDERE - the BIO HOTEL at the EderseeIf you are in harmony with nature with all living things around you

then you are in harmony with all human beings(Jid du Krishnamuvti)

D-34513 Waldeck am Edersee | Ziegenberg 1 Phone +49 (0) 5623 9990 | wwwbelvedere-ederseedeE-mail infobelvedere-ederseede

Ask for our discounts for groups

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life during the

Korbach

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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aumlsch

erei

Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

44

44

44

44

49

497

7

7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

480

5

5

45

45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

wwwnordhessende hiking 2120

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

44

44

44

44

49

497

7

7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

480

5

5

45

45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 17: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Werra Valley

euro 225p p in DR

18 19wwwnordhessende hiking

Hiking dreams for border crossers Fabulous places and beautiful views are the highlights of this hilly wooded scenery in the former German-German border region The contrast bet-ween the lovely Werra Valley and the surrounding mountains always offer new insights and lookouts Marvel at rare orchids discover defiant castle

ruins or climb imposing observation towers

The Hohe Meiszligner offers dreamlike views of the Northern Hesse and Thuringia landscapes With 754 metres it is the highest mountain in Northern Hesse and since primitive

times the legendary homeland of Mother Hulda The almost mystical Mother Hulda Pond is characterized by the larger than life wooden statue of Mother Hulda

It is surrounded by sprawling paths to suit every wish

A special hiking pleasure is provided by a total of ten premium hiking paths of the Werra

Valley ndash attractive quality certified half-day and whole day tours with a total length of seven up to 22 km These loop roads provide good access thanks to the parking and bus connections they

are perfectly marked offer spectacular lookouts and over and over typical regional cuisine for a break

Simply magical∙ Mother Hulda Pond∙ Fairy tale week in

Bad Sooden-Allendorf∙ Jugendburg Ludwigstein∙ Kitzkammer and

Stinksteinwand

Enjoying nature∙ Nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger

Wald∙ Schwalbenthal-View ∙ The green ribbon of the German-

German border∙ Basalt block lake

Premium hiking days in the Werra Valley and in the Nature Park Meiszligner∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

at the hotel or guest house∙ 3 hiking days∙ available from March to October

Tourist-InformationEschwege bull Meinhard bull WanfriedPhone 0049 (0)5651 331985tourist-infowerratal-tourismusde

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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5

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45

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NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

wwwnordhessende hiking 2120

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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44

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GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 18: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Werra Valley

37216 Witzenhausen - Dohrenbach bull Warteweg 1Tel 0 55 42 - 30 90 bull infohotelzurwartede

wwwhotelzurwartede

bull Hotel - S -bull Restaurantbull Biergartenbull Hallenbad Saunabull Maumlrchen-

Themenzimmer

H H H

bull Unser HeuhotelldquoMaumlrchenscheunerdquo

bull DeutschesFroschmuseum

ldquoFroschkoumlnigrdquo

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

KuumlssrsquoDeinenFroschKoumlnig

Unsere Wander- Wochenendenbull Anreise ab 14 Uhr ndash Sauna undHallenbad stehen zur freien Verfuuml-gung Vielleicht noch Zeit fuumlr einenersten Spaziergangbull Am Abend erwarten Sie nordhessi-sche Spezialitaumltenbull Nach dem reichhaltigen Fruumlh-stuumlcksbuffet treffen wir uns mit un-serem Wanderfuumlhrer fuumlr eine 12 bis17 km lange Tourbull Unterwegs uumlberraschen wir Sie miteinem Picknickbull Der Rest des Tages steht zur freienVerfuumlgung Abends treffen wir uns zueinem Maumlrchenmenue mit ldquokoumlnig-licher Hoheitrdquobull Noch einmal ausschlafen und

gemuumltlich fruumlh-stuumlcken Wer Lust undZeit hat bekommtWandervorschlaumlgeund die Chance aufein ldquolate check-outrdquo

Preis p Pers 110- euro

Buchbar am

23 - 25 April 201028 - 30 Mai 201018 - 20 Juni 20102 - 4 Juli 20101 - 3 Oktober 2010

22 - 24 Oktober 2010

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Exciting frontier pathsThe former border between East Germany and West Germany is today a treasure trove for nature lovers Three spectacular quality hiking paths open up the region for unique nature experiences

P4 ndash The premium path ldquoHessische Schweizrdquooffers spectacular views and rare botanical treasures (155 km 5 hours)Start parking site for hikers in Hitzelrode

P5 ndash The premium path ldquoVom Elfengrund zum Plesseturmrdquo runs from Wanfried through lonely wood-lands up to the waterfall Elfengrund and then winds its way up to the lookout of the Plesseturm(8 km 2 ndash 3 hours)Start Parking site at the barbecue hut east of Wanfried

P6 ndash The premium path ldquoHeldrasteinrdquo leads to the Turm der Einheit with a view to the border region between Hesse and Thuringia (128 km 4 hours) It attracts with its magical views from the Heldrastein as well as natural history phenomenaStart Parking site in Heldra

For more information Werratal Tourismus Marketing GmbHPhone 0049 (0)5651 99233-0 wwwurlaub-werratalde

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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7

7

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4

4

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5

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5

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45

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NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

wwwnordhessende hiking 2120

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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44

44

44

49

497

7

7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

480

5

5

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45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 19: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

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44

44

44

49

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7

7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

480

5

5

45

45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Town

Motorway

Road

Railway station

Waters

Kellerwaldsteig

Urwaldsteig

Diemelsteig

Uplandsteig

Fairy Tale Route

Ars Natura

Extra tours in the Vogelsberg

Eisenbergsiegelweg

Lochbachpfad

Hutewaldweg

Premium path P1 ndash P8

Burgwaldpfad

Extra tour Christenberg

Extra tour Eibenhardtpfad

Extra tour Franzosenwiesen

Extra tour Galgenberg

Extra tour Himmelsberg

Extra tour Junkernpfad

Extra tour Knebelsrod

Extra tour Panoramaweg

Extra tour Rotes Wasser

Extra tour Stirnhelle

Extra tour Butzmuumlhlenweg

Extra tour Drachenflug

Extra tour Klippenpfad

Extra tour Lindenhardt

Extra tour Nuhnehoumlhenweg

Extra tour Oberlinspher Weg

Extra tour Panoramapfad

Eco path archaeology Helmarshausen

Eco path archaeology Sieburg

Eco path Diemel

Eco path cultural history Knickhagen ndash Wilhelmshausen

Eco path pilgrim trails to the place of pilgrimage Gottsbuumlren

Eco path intellectual history intellectual paths I ndash III Grebenstein

Eco path cultural history Ahlberg ndash Mariendorf

Eco path archaeology Calden

Eco path archaeology Doumlrnberg

Eco path cultural history Lohfelden

Eco path archaeology Sensenstein

Eco path archaeology Glaumlsnertal

wwwnordhessende hiking 2120

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

44

44

44

44

49

497

7

7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

480

5

5

45

45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 20: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Legende mit den ein-

gezeichneten Pfaden

Weitwanderwege NordHessen gtgt Kellerwaldsteig

Overview map

44

44

44

44

49

497

7

7

7

7

7

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

480

5

5

45

45

667

NaturTour

GipfelTour

WeitblickTourFelsenTour

BachTour

Kassel

HannoverschMuumlnden

BadKarlshafen

HofgeismarWarburg

Bad Arolsen

Korbach

Waldeck

Frankenberg(Eder)

BadWildungen

Bad Sooden Allendorf

Eschwege

Marburg

Schotten

Lauterbach

Kirchheim

BadHersfeld

Alsfeld

Ulrichstein

Muumlcke

Gruumlnberg

Laubach

NiddaGedern

Herbstein

Homberg(Ohm)

Romrod

Stadtallendorf

Neukirchen

Schwalmstadt

Gilserberg

Haina(Kloster)

Bad Zwesten Borken Homberg(Efze)

Knuumlllwald

Rotenburgan der Fulda

Bebra

Waldkappel

Spangenberg

Melsungen

HessischLichtenau

Wehretal

Witzenhausen

Niedenstein

Naumburg

Wolfhagen

Zierenberg

Calden

Trendelburg

Diemelsee

Willingen

Frankenau

Buumldingen

Fritzlar

Antrifttal

Voumlhl

Diemelstadt

Bad Emstal

Ortenberg

Gemuumlnden(Wohra)

Baunatal

Schlitz

Gudensberg

NaturparkHoher Vogelsberg

NaturparkKellerwald-Edersee

NationalparkparkKellerwald-Edersee

NaturparkHabichtswald

NaturparkHann Muumlnden

Rein

hard

swal

d

Kaufunger Wald

Habichtswald

NaturparkHoher Meiucirc er

NaturparkDiemelsee

Itter

Eder

Eder

Lahn

Eder

Eder

Edersee

Twistesee

TwisteDiemel

Schwalm

Schwalm

Efze Fulda

Fulda

Fulda

Ems

Werra

Werra

WerraFulda

Fulda

Weser

Weser

Lahn

Nidda

Nidda

Schwalm

Diemelsee

Diemel

Diemel

Ohm

Ohm

Hiking guide of Northern Hesse ndash Homeland of the Brothers Grimm

rsaquo Topographic leisure map of the Waldecker Land 150000 Hess Landesamt fuumlr Bodenmanagement ISBN 978-3-89446-320-5 euro 950

Urwaldsteig Edersee rsaquo Hiking guide Urwaldsteig Edersee cognitio-Verlag

ISBN 3-932583-14-0 euro 890rsaquo Bike and hiking map Edersee 150000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-315-8 euro 395 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Uplandsteigrsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

Conrad Stein Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-219-7 euro 990 rsaquo Hiking map 125000 Publicpress

ISBN 978-3-89920-418-6 euro 395 with leaflet euro 550

Diemelsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Uplandsteig-Diemelsteig

see Uplandsteigrsaquo Hiking guide Diemelsee Diemelsteig 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-291-5 euro 395Kellerwaldsteig rsaquo Outdoor guide Hesse Kellerwaldsteig

Conrad-Stein-Verlag ISBN 978-3-86686-202-9 euro 995 rsaquo Bike and hiking map Kellerwald-Edersee 135000

KK-Verlag ISBN 978-3-937929-63-7 euro 500Sauerland-Houmlhenflug rsaquo Hiking Map Sauerland Houmlhenflug Leporello 125000

Publicpress ISBN 978-3-89920-517-6 euro 895

All listed maps and guides are available in bookstores

Hiking advice and hiking trail marker by the Hessisch- Waldeckischer Gebirgs- und Heimatverein Kassel

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 21: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Region Kassel-Land

euro 283p p BampB

22wwwnordhessende hiking 23

An impressive landscape

Extensive beech forests idyllic river and stream valleys rolling hills and romantic medieval villages invite you

to a vacation or trip to the impressive region around the cultural city of Kassel In the nature parks Habichts-wald and Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald you can hike while enjoying nature The primeval forest the Reinhards-wald with its ancient imposing oak-trees offers insights

into the life long ago Directly adjacent at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg there is the zoo of the

same name which holds a varied programme for young and old all-the-year

Unique in Germany is the hiking school located in Nieste a small idyllic town amidst the nature park Meiszligner-Kaufunger Wald Here hiking beginners and re-starters can learn interesting facts and useful information about hiking and test their knowledge in the context of daily or weekly seminars As a conclusion we recommend a visit to the Koumlnigs-Alm a quaint inn in the rustic style of an alpine farm on the outskirts of Nieste

The rivers Fulda Weser and Diemel provide for special recreational and leisure experiences for cyclists anglers and canoeists Or enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Weser Valley and the Reinhardswald on board

of the passenger liner Hessen that moors in Bad Karlshafen The rich cultural history ndash from prehistoric settlements the immigration and settle-

ment of the Huguenots to more recent history ndash can be discovered in numerous lovingly decorated local and regional museums or during a hike tour on one of the eco paths Castles and palaces city walls and defensive towers in many places still bear witness to a turbulent history The health resorts Bad Karlshafen Bad Emstal and the Kneipp spa of Naumburg offer

health services in addition to a varied relaxing wellness programme Epicures also get their moneylsquos worth cosy inns will be happy to enter-

tain you with specialties from the region Enjoy Northern Hessian specialties such as Ahle Wurscht our infamous Weckewerk or

a delicious hot Schmandkuchen

Simply magical∙ Sleeping Beauty Sababurg castle∙ Rapunzellsquos tower Trendelburg∙ Wilhelmsthal castle∙ Maumlrchenwache Schauenburg∙ Niester Giants∙ Brewery Knallhuumltte

Enjoying nature∙ Primeval forest and zoo

ldquoSababurgrdquo∙ Bike pool Weser Diemel∙ Canoeing on Diemel and Weser∙ Gliding on the Hohe Doumlrnberg∙ Nature park-centre Habichtswald

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo in the nature park Habichtswald∙ 5 overnight stays with breakfast

in comfortable lodgings∙ Luggage transfer visit of the

Schauenburger Maumlrchenwache Dinner and beer tasting

For bookings and informationLand-gut-Hotel Weinrich 34311 NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 223E-mail infohotel-weinrichde

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 22: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Region Kassel-Land

Fairy Tale Route

Eco paths

For more information Region Kassel-Land e VRaiffeisenweg 234466 WolfhagenPhone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260Fax 0049 (0)5692 987-3261inforegion-kassel-landdewwwkassel-landde

Fairy Tale RouteAnyone who hikes on the approx 400 km long Fairy Tale Route walks on a trail of fairy tales and legends From Bad Karlshafen to Kaufungen and from Wolfhagen to Hann Muumlnden the trail winds through dense magic forests crossing bizarre rock formations and enchanted castle ruins Old legends tell of giants and dwarves and Sleeping Beauty would have certainly enjoyed her 100-year sleep in Sababurg Castle The fairy tale route is divided into 31 stages suitable for half-day and full-day tours Maps and route descriptions are a good help when planning your individual hiking tour on the fairy tale route you can find them at wwwmaerchenlandwegde Start Starting points in all areas of the district of Kassel

Eco pathsTake a journey into the cultural history and the particularities of the region A network of 12 eco paths presents archaeological monuments historic pilgrimage trails and castle ruins on well-marked hiking paths The eco path archaeology at the clearly visible basalt massif of the Hohe Doumlrnberg or the ancient pilgrimage routes in Gottsbuumlren are particularly impressive All eco paths are excellent-marked loop roads that can easily be hiked as half-day tours (detailed flyer withmaps and route descriptions are available) Of course all cosy inns will be happy to welcome you with delicious regional specialties

For more information wwwkassel-landdewwwmaerchenlandwegde wwweco-pfadede Phone 0049 (0)5692 987-3260

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 23: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

24 25

Fairyland Reinhardswald One of the most pristine and secluded forest areas in Germany shaped the gentle upland scenery of the Reinhardswald In the enchanted ldquoprimeval forestrdquo of Sababurg the gnarled almost 1000-year old beech veterans are the remains of an ancient pastoral forest Within a short time the magical landscape attracts the visitors just like it impressed the Brothers Grimm a long time ago The zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo founded in 1571 is the oldest zoo-logical facility in Europe The half-timbered town Hofgeismar the Huguenot town of Bad Karlshafen and many small picturesque villages invite to stop and rest

For more information Tourist-Info Maumlrchenland ReinhardswaldPhone 0049 (0)5671 5070400 wwwreinhardswaldde

Natur-Fluss hiking in Trendelburg Hiking in the most beautiful river and pasture landscapes ndash the first-class

marked loop trail Natur-Fluss N starts in Trendelburg ndash the right route for a really nice hiking experience

Adventure tours for example with Bike amp Boat the cultural programme with exhibitions and

action days in Wuumllmersen gastronomy for different needs as well as fairy tales and legends provide for distraction

For more information Touristik TrendelburgPhone 0049 (0)5675 749918wwwtrendelburgde

On foot in the fairy tale world

∙ 2 x overnight stay HB∙ Welcome drink maps∙ 1 x guided tour with Knight

Dietrich at the Nasser Wolkenbruch

Gasthaus ldquoZum LoumlwenrdquoEssestraszlige 1034369 Hofgeismar-Huumlmmewwwgasthaus-gaidede

Hiking weekend in the Country Hotel Textor

∙ 2 overnight stays∙ Breakfast∙ 3-course dinner∙ Information on

walking tours

Landhotel TextorKarin Villmer Friedrichsfelder Straszlige 134388 Trendelburgwwwlandhotel-textorde

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 24: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Reinhardswald Trendelburg

Breuna Naumburg

from euro 96 upp p in DR

from euro 129 upp p in DR

euro 90per person

euro 130per person

Itlsquos raining star money hellip The nature park Habichtswald is the backdrop for fabulous hiking tours around the convivial half-timbered village of Breuna Discover the historical path or the fruit trail with more than 1000 fruit trees marvel at the star-money tale in the culture barn and relax in the fairyland thermal bath after a hiking day full of events

For more information Heimat- und Verkehrsverein BreunaPhone 0049 (0)5693 9898-14 wwwbreunade

Pleasure hiking in the valley of the Frog King The historic town of Naumburg is characterized by the old city walls narrow streets and the market square with its picturesque half-timbered buildings The fairy tale route surrounds Naumburg and it will be completed by the quality certified Habichtswaldsteig as to fall 2010 which offers fantastic views of the nature park Habichtswald on remote pathsThe mysterious Weidelsburg one of the most important castle ruins of Hesse is well visible on a steep basalt coneHiking hosts cordially invite hikers under the motto ldquofrom the tour to the parlourrdquo

For more information TourismusfoumlrderungCity of NaumburgPhone 0049 (0)5625 7909-73wwwnaumburgeu

Hiking in the footsteps of the Knights

∙ 3 overnight stays with HB∙ Welcome drink∙ Overnight stay in the inn or hotel∙ Maps

Information and reservationHeimat- und VerkehrsvereinVolkmarser Straszlige 334479 BreunawwwBreunade

ldquoHiking with the Brothers Grimmrdquo

∙ 5 days in holiday apartment∙ Welcome drink∙ Hiking map∙ Frog King Plate∙ Hummelzoo∙ Sauna or warmth-cabin∙ Nature-discovery room∙ Reservation from 2 persons up

InformationTourismusfoumlrderungHattenhaumluser Weg 10 ndash 1234311 Naumburgwwwnaumburgeu

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 25: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Simply magical∙ Castle Riede∙ castle ruin Falkenstein∙ Chattish ring walls of the

Altenburg

Enjoying nature∙ Natural forests near Falkenstein

and Altenburg∙ Ems Valley

Habichtswald

from euro 1350 upper person

26wwwnordhessende hiking 27

Wellness and hiking enjoyment in the HabichtswaldClear pure air mineral springs and unspoilt nature characterize Bad Emstal and Niedenstein in the nature park Habichtswald A network of hiking paths and an excellent Nordic Walking fitness park promise sportive leisure enjoyment And there is much to discover along the way In Niedenstein the paths lead to the Altenburg and Burgruine Falkenstein which are popular venues for theatrical performances during summer The Hessenturm and the Geschichts- und Heimatmuseum are evidence of the unsettled past of Niedenstein In the landscape park of the Rieder Castle fabulous trails and paths wind through enchanted and idyllic places A quaint treasure is the church in Balhorn while the Klostermuseum of Merxhausen is particularly interesting After a long hiking tour the indoor swimming pool of Niedenstein and the mineral thermal bath of Bad Emstal provide relaxation for body mind and soul Enjoy savoury delights of regional cuisine in the numerous inns and restaurants The Parkhotel Emstaler Houmlhe offers a convivial fairy tale world

For more information Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswald

Phone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 wwwbad-emstalde

ldquoWalking water and saunardquo

This offer is for body mind and soul

∙ Rental of Nordic Walking poles including heart rate monitor

∙ Combi-ticket for the bath and sauna area of the Bad Emstal mineral thermal bath

∙ Available all year∙ If needed comfortable accommo-

dation in Bad Emstal or Niedenstein

Touristische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Habichtswaldco Mineral-Thermalbad Bad Emstal Karlsbader Straszlige 434308 Bad EmstalPhone 0049 (0)5624 9218972 kurverwaltungbad-emstalde

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 26: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Exploration of art and nature ARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-bility of this art project in open space is particularly noticeable on a second hiking tour Each visit is different Note ARS NATURA is also one of the ldquo365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010rdquo

For more information ARS NATURA Stiftung

wwwars-natura-stiftungde

Exploration of art and natureARS NATURA an art project that is unique in Germany guarantees fabulous hiking and enjoyment of art On more than 200 kilometres 240 artworks situated along the hiking paths X8 and X3 form a gallery in the wild The works produced from organic materials are related to nature and places Major places and traces of the history of human life are revived Nature is put in the limelightMany sections of ARS NATURA deal with a specific topic such as Mother Hulda and the enchanted forest of the Werra Valley Discover the charm of this art trail alone or on a guided art tour And the interaction and varia-

Habichtswald

ARS NATURA

from euro 1350 upper person

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 27: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Simply magical∙ ldquoThe White Womanrdquo

ndash a mysterious story∙ Wolfrsquos Day in Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Knightrsquos Plays in the castle

Wallenstein∙ Little Red Riding Hoodrsquos Week

Enjoying nature∙ Nature Centre Wildlife Park Knuumlll∙ Animated Bee Museum Knuumlllwald∙ EfzeVital ndash Discovery tour along

the Efze∙ Beisetal-Muumlhlen cycle path

Knuumlll Mountains

28wwwnordhessende hiking 29

The wolf is waiting in the thicket hellip No there are no wolfs in the Knuumlll Mountains However in the Wildlife Park Knuumlll it lives in exciting companionship with a bear and many other animals which attract both children and adults Anyone who wants to explore the Knuumlll region in the Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country should hike on the pre-mium paths It opens up the wooded hilly landscape on narrow paths with often unexpected spectacular views

Lochbachpfad (85 km)Start WallensteinThe wild and romantic Lochbach Flume with its hole falls is the highlight of this round trip It is crossed by wooden bridges and footbridges and surrounded by a jungle of ferns What a great experience

Hutewaldweg (114 km)An ancient pastoral forest with bizarre giant trees put you in times when the pigs were driven to the mast through the woods The

weird experience is at the Studentensteine on the way where three students were killed on their way to Marburg more than 500 years ago

For more information Knuumlll Touristik e VPhone 0049 (0)5681 930808 wwwknuelltouristikde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 28: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

Hiking in Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Our group offer for hikable days for groups of 10 persons and more Welcome cocktail 2 overnight stays buffet breakfast 2 x 3-course meal 1 x packed lunch 1 hiking map coordination of the trails

with a hiking guide Indoor pool and sauna

Flair Hotel zum Stern OberaulaPhone 0049 (0)6628 9202-35

hellip Mind your manners and give her my greetings Behave yourself on the way and do not leave the path or you might fall down and break the glass and then there will be nothing for your sick grandmotherrdquo

Little Red Riding Hood promised to obey her mother The grandmother lived out in the woods half an hour from the village When Little Red Riding Hood entered the woods a wolf came up to her ldquoWhere are you going so early Little Red Riding Hoodrdquo ndash ldquoTo grandmotherrsquosrdquo ldquoAnd what are you carrying under your apronrdquo

ldquoGrandmother is sick and weak and I am taking her some cake and wine we baked yesterday and they should

give her strengthrdquo

ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood just where does your grand-

mother liverdquo

Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf

Knuumlll Mountains

Little Red Riding Hoodlsquos Country

Oh Grandmother what big hellip This is how the tale of Little Red Riding Hood goes In the Schwaumll mer Land the costume the women wear is evo-cative of the girl with the red cap The wide landscape of the Schwaumllmer Land and the forested Knuumlll Moun-tains reflect the unique atmosphere of this taleIn the medieval half-timbered towns the artist colony Willingshausen or the fairy houses in Neukirchen and Alsfeld the epoch of Little Red Riding Hood is omni-present Numerous hiking paths open up the natural region both for ambitious hiking tours and leisurely tours No matter how far you hike at the end ndash and often on the road ndash a quaint country inn awaits you with regional specialties That is why we love hiking

For more information Tourismus-Service RotkaumlppchenlandPhone 0049 (0)6625 919597wwwrotkaeppchenlandde

infohotelzumsternde wwwhotelzumsternde

1 hiking map coordination of the trails

euro 122p p in DR

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 29: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Vogelsberg

30wwwnordhessende hiking 31

Hiking on the volcano The Vogelsberg is a huge extinguished volcanic field ndash the largest basaltic massif in Central Europe In the era of the late Tertiary it was very hot here The wild-looking landscape has always inspired many people The numerous rock formations have particularly inspired many myths and legends Thus legend has it that the blocks of stones at the Taufstein were created by giants who pelted with stones It is said that the Germanic Gods Odin Thor and Tyr guard a precious treasure under the Geiselstein and that the witch Else walks abroad at the BilsteinThe Hoher Vogelsbeg is a water-rich region Booming rivers have their source here and wind through the land of a thousand hedges with colourful mountain meadows orchards and pastures Unforgettable clear views open up along the sides and from the individual hilltops the remains of small volcanoes on which half-timbered villages or towns are located Castles mills and ponds medieval towns and archaeological finds such as the Celtic princely graves at Glauberg bear witness of an eventful history

Taking the bus to the hiking trailYou can spend a wonderful hiking week on the 125-km long premium loop trail in the in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park the Vulkanring-Vogelsberg If you have a free day you can experience the Vogelsberg on a total of eight extra tours (five of them are described here) They have a length from 9 to 19 kilometres and are perfect for a trip The volcano can be crossed in the

footsteps of St Boniface whose path leading to its burial site is made accessible from Mainz to Fulda as St Boniface RouteDuring the summer months on weekends and public holidays the Vulkan-Express buses increase their service times and connect the Nature Protection Information Cen-tre with leisure areas and the three adventure paths at the Hoherodskopf (764 m) with the surrounding areas Just stop by and enjoy the experience

For more information Region Vogelsberg Touristik GmbH

Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwvogelsberg-touristikde

wwwvulkanring-vogelsbergde

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 30: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Vogelsberg

ldquoHiking without luggagerdquo

Hike the Vulkanring Vogelsberg in six stages 7 Overnight stays

Breakfast Luggage transfer Map

Extra tours

Nature Tour Nidda (14 km)Start Eichelsdorf

Natural calm that is what the hiker finds here Far away from the streets and towns the path leads through the light beech forest along meadow valleys and always offers spectacular views After starting in Eichelsdorf in the Nidda valley the path further leads to the nature reserve Eichkoumlppel with orchards and magnificent views The Eichelbachtal is crossed before the path of the nature reserve Haiszligbachgrund passes a pond hidden in the reeds Tip the 6-km long loop trail to the stone quarry Michelnau (rare red tuff) is worth the distanceAccommodation and refreshments after the tourLandgasthof Kupferschmiede Schotten-Rainrod (see page 34 of this brochure)

Summit Tour Schotten (14 km)Start Hoherodskopf

Hiking on the volcano the second highest peak in the park the Hoherods-kopf past the trout ponds and the lush meadows in spring and summer months and past the Gackerstein to finally reach the Eichelbachtal Halfway a cosy inn invites you to rest All peaks are superb vantage points High-lights include the magnificent view from the Schottenblick to the west over the Valley of Nidda and the nearly 360-degree views from the plate (before the descent to Busenborn) The path leads back to the Hoherodskopf via the chiselled Bilstein hilltop with fantastic views of the Taunus and the skyline of FrankfurtAccommodation and refreshments after the tourHotel Haus Sonnenberg Schotten (see page 33 of this brochure)

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48 wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Luggage transfer

euro 319p p in DR

Castle Laubach

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 31: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Extra tours

32wwwnordhessende hiking 33

Brook Tour Lauterbach (16 km)Start Lauterbach

Southwest of Lauterbach and northeast to the nature park Vogelsberg the Brook Tour most leads to natural paths crossing a varied landscape Streams sometimes quietly flowing sometimes wild booming over rocks and small rapids are constant companions In between there are valleys with fields pastures and orchards as well as imposing solitary trees and protecting hedgerows with blocks of field stones The Lauter is crossed on step stones at the end of a long meadow valley The clear views and the tree avenues with old giant trees that you can enjoy from the rolling hills are a real delight Before you return to Lauterbach the restaurant Burgpost invites you to rest on the grounds of the Eisenbach castle

Clear View Tour Ulrichstein (12 km)Start Ulrichstein

The Clear View Tour Ulrichstein lives up to its name as certified extra tour In addition to the aforementioned clear views ndash exactly six look-outs in different directions can be enjoyed along the way ndash varied landscapes the nature monument ldquoDicke Steinerdquo and the Schlossberg Ulrichstein with ruins and lookout particularly provide for hiking pleasure You should plan

extra time for the Vogelsberggarten an exhibition facility which is integrated into the landscape in the vicinity of the castle ruins

The exhibition on forestry hunting and agriculture at the Museum im Vorwerk is also worth seeing

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48

wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

Tip for the Brook Tour The city centre of Lauterbach with its beautiful half-timbered buil-dings the Regionalmuseum in the rococo castle and the imposing city church invite to stroll and rest after the hiking tour

Tip for the ClearViewTour For anyone who is still looking for more hiking pleasure there is a well-marked six-kilometre loop leading through the Vulkanring Vogelsberg with more beautiful views Accommodation and refreshments after the tour Landgasthof Groh Ulrichstein (see page 33 of this brochure)

Tip for the Rock Tour At a short junction the path can be divided into two smaller trails for beginners and can thus be hiked in two stages (128 km and 76 km)

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 32: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Hauptstraszlige 1 35327 UlrichsteinPhone 0049 (0) 66 45 310 Fax 0049 (0) 66 45 80 02wwwlandgasthof-grohdeinfolandgasthof-grohdeDEHOGA classification 2 stars superior

Hiking on extra tours (3 days 2 overnight stays) ldquoHikingrdquo in the highest town in Hesse and the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg on selected routes of Ulrichsteinrsquos ldquoClear View Tourrdquo and the ldquoSummit Tourrdquo

2 x Overnight stays in DR with shower WC sat TV

2 x Breakfast + packed lunch2 x Tasty dinnerHiking advice tour descriptionPricePer person in DR euro 9600SR supplement euro 1200OptionalAdditional day (HB + packed lunch)Per person in DR euro 3750

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg

The family-run 3-star hotel is located in the nature park Hoher Vogelsberg 46 bright and comfortable rooms some with balcony and fridge invite visitors to relax Kitchen and cellar will ensure your well-being The leisure area includes a large indoor pool a sauna two solariums and two bowling alleys

ldquoSchottenrsquos Hiking Weekendrdquo2 overnight stays in double room with buffet breakfast sauna and indoor poolFriday welcome drink 3-course dinnerSaturday 4-course dinner or buffetSunday Rich breakfastIncluding a hiking map of Vogelsberg

Price per person euro 12300

Hotel Haus Sonnenberg Laubacher Straszlige 25 63679 SchottenPhone 0049 (0)6044 9621-0 Fax 9621-88infohotel-haus-sonnenbergdewwwhotel-haus-sonnenbergde

Extra tours

Rock Tour Herbstein (19 km)Start Herbstein Kolping holiday village

Boulders of all sizes lava solidified to basalt are the main themes of this tour The trail opens up three major basalt eruptions From the Diebstein (individual rocks) the path leads forward to the Burgfrieden (block field) and finally to the Felsenruhe a basalt eruption which looks like a big rock face In between there are lovely meadow landscapes lakes and beautiful views as well as historic landmarks along the path The Lanzenhain trail allows you to cross a typical Vogelsberg village after 12 kilometres You can rest here at noon in the inn ldquoZum Oberwaldldquo The city of Herbstein (Spa) itself is located on one of the rocks which overcame a former vent of the weathering In the volcano spa with sauna tired limbs become fit again

For more information Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 96 48 48wwwextratouren-vogelsbergde

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 33: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

ldquoHikingrdquo without stress5 x quiet sleep5 x tasty buffet breakfast1 x hiking map per room1 x backpack filling from the buffet breakfast1 x coffee tea with homemade cake1 x tasty ldquovesperrdquo meal with ldquoSchlitzer Kornrdquo 4 x Gourmet Buffet during this period free use

of our health area ldquoAm Olivenbaumrdquo

Package price per person in double room depending on room category

In double room euro 27900 ndash euro 34800In single room euro 37800

Hotel Sonneck thinspthinspthinspthinspS

Zu den einzelnen Baumlumen 1334593 Knuumlllwald-RengshausenPhone 0049 (0)5685 99957E-mail infohotel-sonneckcomwwwhotel-sonneckcom

Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park Hoher Vogelsbergrdquo The loop trails ldquoExtra Toursrdquo and the stages of the Vulkanring hiking trail can be easily reached from here even with public buses You can relax in our garden talk with other visitors about the experience or visit our bar parlour after your hike to round off the day We offer hiking advice organisation of transfers and will gladly give you tips re-garding excursions

Package p p in double room euro 15900SR supplement euro 1200Additional day from euro 3200 Participants 1 ndash 30 persons

Services includedbull Coffee and cake on arrivalbull 3 overnight stays with buffet

breakfastbull 3 x 3-course meals with choices

from the menu bull 2 packed lunches maps

Landgasthof ldquoKupferschmiederdquo G Schotten-Rainrod Phone 0049 (0) 60 44 98 00 00infoLandgasthof-Kupferschmiededewwwlandgasthof-kupferschmiedede

ldquoHiking Weekrdquobull Welcome drinkbull 6 x overnight stays

in double roombull 6 x buffet breakfastbull 6 x dinner (3-course meal)bull 1 x sauna and solariumbull 1 hiking map with tour

suggestions

20900 euro per person(Single room supplement 4800 euro)

Our country hotel which was awarded with numerous distinc-tions offers 24 guest beds in modern rooms with shower toilet balcony TV large parking space sunbathing area terrace table tennis rooms with fireplace lounge Finnish sauna house with solarium and infrared cabin bowling castle ruins and natural swimming pool Nordic Walking trail summer biathlon more than 50 km hiking paths and invites you to spend some relaxing days here

Information and reservationCountry Hotel Zinn Wallenstein Burgstr 6 34593 KnuumlllwaldPhone 0049 (0)5686 395E-mail landhoPhonezinnt-onlinedewwwlandhotel-zinnde

Holiday home Foumlrster F

Comfortable attic apartment (up to 3 pers) in quiet location ndash near the national park Kellerwald-Eder-see at the Kellerwaldsteig with accessibility to the Urwald steig Washing machine 3 bicycles large terrace

Package includesbull Welcome drinkbull 1x afternoon coffee breakbull Hiking map and tour suggestionsbull Visitorrsquos tax

Elmsbergstraszlige 834549 Edertal-KleinernPhone 0049 (0)5623 1571wwwursula-foersterdeursulafoerstert-onlinede

7 overnight stays for 2 persons euro 24500(111 ndash 3103 euro 21700)

Holiday home Hiking ndash Extra Tours in VogelsbergOur cosy inn is located in the ldquoNature Park

Hiking Hosts

34wwwnordhessende hiking 35

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 34: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

ldquoLe petit Hotelrdquo

Haus Hilgenfeldndash Look forward for relaxing days We know how to make your stay an absolute pleasure

Hiking OfferGasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtrdquo G

bull 2 overnight stays in rooms with shower WC hairdryer TVbull Welcome drink at our barbull Rich breakfast and packed lunch for the daybull Transfer to the desired starting points of the day tourbull Free admission to the zoo ldquoSababurgrdquo and the miniature

mill place Gieselwerderbull Maps and hiking tips because the Reinhardswald the

Bramwald and Solling offer many hiking opportunitiesbull Enjoy the culinary evening with a 3-course meal

euro 10900 per person in double room

Gasthaus ldquoZum Lindenwirtldquo Fam HenneWeiszligehuumltte 14 bull 34399 OberweserPhone 0049 (0)5574 402E-mail infogasthauszumlindenwirtdewwwgasthauszumlindenwirtde

FORUM AHLBERG Am Ahlberg 2334376 Immenhausen-Mariendorf Phone 0049 (0)5673 3330 bull Fax 0049 (0)5673 6472 E-mail officeFORUM-AHLBERGde wwwFORUM-AHLBERGde

bull Comfortable single double rooms with shower toiletbull Comfortable lounges tavern as dining room lounge with

fireplace and winter gardenbull Sauna and relaxation roombull Surrounding seating and sun spotsbull Lavish gardenbull Parking spacesbull Free Internet access television with satellite connectionPackage for groupsExample Weekend trip with 10 personsFriday from 1400 ndash Sunday till 1100 euro 150000 Including overnight stay SR DR 2 x breakfast 2 x dinner1 x packed lunch soft drinksOr self-catering with shopping service euro 80000

What we offerbull 10 rooms (4 SR 6 DR) holiday apartment 42 m2

bull Balcony terrace sunbathing area bike rental bike standbull Pets allowedbull Rich buffetbull Organic products

ldquoFascination Werra Valleyrdquo5-day hiking package including overnight stay in a double roombreakfast packed lunch dinner and hiking programmeArrival Sunday Departure Fridayeuro 19800 per person ndash SR supplement euro 2000

Hotel-Pension Haus HilgenfeldFreiherr-vom-Stein-Straszlige 2337242 Bad Sooden-AllendorfPhone 0049 (0)5652 2324 bull Fax 0049 (0)5652 917516E-mail hanneschnaart-onlinedewwwhotel-hilgenfeldde

Maumlrchenhotel Ferienpark SauerSengelsberger Weg 12 bull 34305 NiedensteinPhone 0049 (0)5624 9984-0 bull Fax 9984-37E-mail infomaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerdewwwmaerchenhotel-ferienpark-sauerde

Hiking weekends for clubs associations and groupsIn the climatic spa Niedenstein located in the fabulous nature park Habichtswald

bull Welcome drinkbull 2x overnight stays with breakfastbull 1x barbecue or Hessian buffet dinnerbull 1x lunch 1x dinnerbull 2x guided hiking tour in the footsteps

of the Brothers Grimmbull Hiking mapbull Free admission to the indoor exercise poolbull Special Arrangement ldquoKurhessenthermerdquo

on request

euro 10200 per person ndash SR supplement euro 1100

Hiking Hosts

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 35: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Wasserschloss WuumllmersenThe moated castle is a court estate from the 12th century which was used for agriculture until the middle of the 20th century After years of vacancy and decay it was renovated as a historical monument Today it houses the LandMuseum Wuumllmersen an independent house with summer camp and educational workshops

Opening times LandMuseum and museum kioskMay ndash OctoberTue ndash Fri 10 ndash 1800 Sat 14 ndash 1700 Sun 11 ndash 1800

Museum passAdults euro 200 Children up to 18 years free

Info and RegistrationYouth and Leisure Facilities Owned and operated by the District of KasselMs Dorothea FellingerPhone 0049 (0)5675 7210348wwwwasserschloss-wuelmersende

Hiking Hosts

36wwwnordhessende hiking 37

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 36: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Hiking Hosts

Goumlbelacutes Schlosshotel 36289 Friedewald b Bad HersfeldTel 066749224-0

Goumlbelacutes Landhotel 34508 WillingenTel 05632987-0

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Quellenhof 34537 Bad WildungenTel 05621807-0

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

Briloner Straszlige 48 34508 Willingen Tel 05632-92211 Fax 9221-99 wwwgoebel-hotelsde

Diemelsee

Hamburg

Berlin

KasselWillingen

Koumlln

Frankfurt

Muumlnchen

Bad WildungenRotenburgFulda

Friedewald

Eisenach

Muumlhlhausen

Hannover

Dortmund

Stuttgart

Frankfurt

Durchatmen und entspannen faumllltIhnen bei uns in den Goumlbel Hotelsleicht Erleben Sie Inseln der Ruheoder der Geselligkeit gepflegteGastlichkeit in einem attraktivenund stilvollen Ambiente

Es erwarten Sie alle Annehmlich-keiten die Ihnen unsere 4- und 5-Sterne Hotels zu bieten haben - liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer eine erstklassige Kuumlche attraktiveWellness- und Spa-Oasen sowie unsere Mitarbeiter die Ihnen dashoumlchste Maszlig an Freundlichkeit und Gastlichkeit entgegenbringenund fuumlr eine besondere Wohlfuumlhl-atmosphaumlre sorgen Und immer miteinem Laumlcheln fuumlr Sie persoumlnlich

Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotelsin der GrimmHeimat NordHessen

Erleben Sie Gastlichkeit

von ihrer schoumlnsten Seite

Goumlbel Anz 170 x 250 HessenLayout 1 220110 0823 Seite 1

Hotel Diemelsee34519 Diemelsee-HeringhausenTel 056339931-0

Goumlbelacutes Hotel Rodenberg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 0662388-1100

Posthotel Rotenburg36199 Rotenburg a d FuldaTel 06623931-0

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 37: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

In the places where the Brothers Grimm once collected their world-famous fairy tales you now enjoy fabulous sights and leisure activities

Ask for our informative brochures now or check our website wwwnordhessende

raquo Cities brochure ndash ldquoFabulous sceneryrdquoraquo Camper brochure ndash ldquoDestinations for Mobiles

in the homeland of the Brothers Grimmrdquoraquo Canoeing brochure ndash ldquoMaumlrchenhafte Kanushy

touren in der Heimat der Bruumlder Grimmrdquoraquo Leisure map ndash ldquoDie schoumlnsten Zielerdquoraquo Garden brochure ndash ldquoEGHN-Route Parks und

Gaumlrten der GrimmHeimat NordHessenrdquoraquo Bike brochure ndash Cycle experiences in the land

of the Brothers Grimm

InformationenGrimmHeimat NordhessenE-mail infonordhessendePhone 0049 (0)561 97062-12

wwwnordhessende

38wwwnordhessende 39

Cycle experiences in the land

Homeland of the

beautiful pages of

Northern Hesse

Brothers Grimm

The most

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 38: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

Gemeinsam mehr bewegen

Wandern mit BusampBahn von A nach BFuumlr alle Wanderfreunde in Nordhessen gibt es hellip hellip 24 Touren mit genauen Kartenskizzen Viele Wege sind fuumlr Familien mit Kindern geeignet Wer die Region zu Fuszlig kennen-lernen will bekommt die Freizeitbroschuumlre Stock amp Stein in allen NVV-InfoPoints und -Kundenzentren in vielen Freizeiteinrich-tungen rund 200 Gaststaumltten sowie Touristinformationen und Rathaumlusern in ganz NordhessenInformationen im Internet unter wwwnvvde (Rubrik Freizeit) oder am ServiceTelefon unter 0180-234-0180

Der Anruf kostet im Festnetz der Deutschen Telekom nur eine Gebuumlhreneinheit (6 Cent) Mobilfunkpreise anbieterabhaumlngig

raquo

Hiking in the Waldecker Land

Touristik Service Waldeck-Ederbergland GmbHSuumldring 234497 KorbachPhone 0049 (0)5631 954359 Fax 0049 (0)5631 954378wwwwaldecker-landdeinfowaldecker-landde

More leisure offers from Northern Hesse can be found in the Waldecker Land national park 2 quality Nature Parks the Geopark ldquoGrenzWeltenrdquo 5 quality paths 17 special tours more than 90 quality hosts

We will gladly send you our hiking brochure

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo

Page 39: Hiking and enjoying nature in a magical way

wandelingen ndash Indrukwekkende natuur

Sprookjesachtige

wwwnordhessende

Onderweg in hartje Duitsland

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg

Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg Das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm im Reinhardswald The raquoSleeping Beautylaquo castle of Brothers Grimm fame in the heart of Germany

Hotel Restaurant Cafeacute SabaBurgTheater Konzerte Veranstaltungen Standesamt Besichtigung Burggarten Maumlrchenrundgang Fuumlhrungen Boutique Rose Familie Koseck Im Reinhardswald D-34369 Hofgeismar (Sababurg) Germany Tel +49(0)5671808-0 dornroeschenschlosssababurgde wwwsababurgde

Wer den Maumlrchenwald der Bruumlder Grimm sucht wird in der Mitte Deutschlands am ehesten fuumlndig der maumlchtige uumlber 20000 ha groszlige Reinhardswald im Weserbergland mit seinen imposanten Eichenalleen verwunschenen Buchenlich-tungen und bis zu 1000 Jahre alten Baumrecken gilt zu recht als das raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer Waumllderlaquo und ist eine verwunschene Waldlandschaft gleich den Schauplaumltzen in den weltberuumlhmten Grimmrsquoschen Maumlrchen oder ihren Deutschen Sagen

Das Herz dieser einzigartigen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft ist der kleine Ort Sababurg wo sich gleich drei Attraktionen entdecken lassen Das uumlber 675 Jahre alte Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg das Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm der Tierpark

Sababurg Europas aumllteste zoologische Anlage von 1571 und das Naturschutzgebiet Urwald Sababurg Deutschlands erstes Waldnaturschutzgebiet von 1907

Das Dornroumlschenschloss Sababurg wird heute von Familie Koseck als weltoffener Ort gehobener Gastlichkeit betrieben und beherbergt ein kleines romantisches Hotel ein Restaurant mit Cafeacute ein Standesamt und das SabaBurgTheater Der historische Burggarten mit Bruumlder-Grimm-Denkmal oder der Maumlrchenrundgang laden zur Besichtigung ein

Urlaub nehmen Ferien machen Erholung finden Willkommen im Maumlrchenschloss der Bruumlder Grimm

Wandern im

raquoSchatzhaus europaumlischer

Waumllderlaquo