Guided tours & hiking events in the region Edersee

Hiking & nature experiences in the region Edersee

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Guided tours & hiking events

In the region Edersee you can not only see nature, but also experience it. Whether on a guided tour of the dam, a guided hike or a nature adventure in the Kellerwald-Edersee: Here, knowledge is combined with movement and real experience of nature.

Over 500 guided hikes, themed tours, and events take place throughout the year in the region. Many of them are also suitable for children and families. From treasure hunts to bat nights to children's science days, there's something for all ages. Educational and adventure trails make nature accessible through play.

For hiking enthusiasts, the 24-hour hiking adventure is a real highlight: On certified trails such as the Urwaldsteig, the Kellerwaldsteig and the Lichtenfelser Panoramaweg, you will cross deep forests, narrow gorges and experience fascinating views over the fjord-like Edersee.

All information about tours and dates can be found in the information centers in the region Edersee. Just drop by, get some advice, and start hiking.

Dam tour 24-hour hiking adventure Nature park tours

Public dam tour

During the leisurely tour of the 400 m long dam, our guides will provide you with exciting and interesting background information about the construction of the Eder Dam, the creation of the Edersees, the bombing in World War II and the national park with UNESCO World Heritage Site.

For holders of the MeineCard guest card Edersee+ Participation is free of charge, prior registration by telephone is mandatory.

When: June to September every Wednesday and Saturday

Time: Wednesdays 16:00 p.m. / Saturdays 11:30 a.m
Duration: 15 minutes.
Treffpunkt: In front of the visitor center Edersee
Cost: 4,00 € per person (children up to 7 years free)

Tip: Combined ticket - Dam tour + Myth Edersee
Duration: approx. 60 minutes + approx. 30 minutes of myth Edersee
Combined ticket: 8,50 € per person / 7,00 € per child (7-17), children up to 7 years free

Please note:
Unfortunately, a guide internally the dam not possible.
Prior online booking is mandatory.

For Group Visits we plan a individual dam wall routing.

24-hour hiking adventure Edersee

Set yourself the challenge: approx. 42 km hiking marathon or approx. 84 km extreme hike!

On the certified quality hiking trails Urwaldsteig EderseeOn the Kellerwaldsteig, Kellerwaldsteig, and Lichtenfelser Panoramaweg trails, you'll experience nature in its most pristine form—whether on the approximately 42 km hiking marathon or the 84 km extreme hike. It's not about speed or athletic performance, but rather about consciously exploring one of the most impressive low mountain landscapes north of the Alps.

You hike at your own pace, enjoy the small natural wonders along the way, take breaks at viewpoints, or connect with others at the refreshment and activity stations. Community is the focus. You motivate each other, strike up conversations, and, along the way, grow beyond yourself. Whether 42 or 84 kilometers: the choice is yours. The experience remains. Intense, tranquil, and inspiring.

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At this event, we offer you a traveling stage that is second to none. Experience the unique nature of the Kellerwald-Echterdingen Nature and National Park.Edersee at every step in Hesse's hiking adventure land.

by Karuna Eckel, Edersee Marketing GmbH

"The interaction of forest and water at Edersee is unique and breathtakingly beautiful."

by Graziella Lindner, Edersee Marketing GmbH

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Experience, understand and enjoy UNESCO World Heritage in the Kellerwald Nature Park and National Park-Edersee.

is the Kellerwald Nature Park-Edersee large and encloses the national park of the same name.

is the Kellerwald National Park-Edersee large and protects one of the last large and near-natural red beech forests in Central Europe.

UNESCO has protected parts of the Kellerwald-Edersee declared a World Heritage Site!

Pure springs and streams, rocky meadows and scree slopes form valuable habitats alongside ancient beech forest remnants, dry oak forests and scree and ravine forests.

Guided tours in the Kellerwald Nature Park-Edersee

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Well over 500 guided hikes and events

take place every year in the Kellerwald Nature and National Park.Edersee and make every nature lover's heart beat faster. Whether it's flora, fauna, World Heritage sites, or geology – with the nature park guides or rangers of the national park, you'll learn about the local flora and fauna and learn interesting facts about the geological features of the region and its protected areas. Many of these tours and excursions can also be booked individually for groups.