Bad Wildung circular hiking trail W4 - around the Homberg

7,06 km long
Flatly
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very light
Hike
  • 2: 17 pm
  • 7,06 km
  • 192 m
  • 192 m
  • 297 m
  • 409 m
  • 112 m
  • Start: Hiking car park "Reinhardshöhe" Reinhardshausen
  • Destination: Hiking car park "Reinhardshöhe" Reinhardshausen
This short circular hiking trail leads around the Homberg, which with its hill Bad Wildungen and Reinhardshausen.

In the newly designated Hiking Germany quality region, the Bad Wildung circular hiking trail W4 "Around the Homberg" offers a wonderful introduction to the region.

Beautiful views can be enjoyed especially at the start of the hike at the Reinhardshöhe car park, as well as on the west side towards Bad Wildungen/ Friedrichstein Castle. In the colder months, the path to the north repeatedly offers views of the Bilstein.

The path is not difficult and is easy to manage even for inexperienced hikers; the path is also suitable for wheelchair users in good shape.

Good to know

Path surfaces

Asphalt
gravel

Best Season

suitable
depending on the weather

Tour features

  • Accessibility

  • refreshment possibility

  • Family Friendly

  • Flatly

Equipment

Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in a multi-layer principle, telescopic poles if necessary, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, cell phone, maps

Arrival & Parking

In terms of traffic, Bad Wildungen and its districts are quite well connected thanks to its central location in the middle of Germany and its connection to inter-municipal transport routes.

Generously planned bypass roads within towns keep through traffic away. The journey takes you via the motorways

  • A 44 (exit no. 64, Diemelstadt)
  • A 5/A 7 (exit no. 84, Homberg/Efze)
  • A 49 (exit no. 15, Wabern)
  • and the federal highways B 253 and B 485
“Reinhardshöhe” hiking car park in Reinhardshausen. Free parking spaces.

Nearest bus stop/s: Bad Wildungen-Reinhardshausen Quellenstraße

Line/s: 1, 512, AST 583.5, AST 583.6

NVV service phone:0800-939-0800

All connections including AST taxi connections can be clearly seen via the NVV timetable information -www.nvv.de/fahrplanauskunft

Tip for the smartphone - Download the “NVV Mobil” app in the respective app store before the tour!

In general it should "AST-Taxi" (call shared taxi) be included in the planning. With the call-to-collect taxis (AST), the NVV ensures mobility on routes that are not in such high demand. Instead of taking the bus, you can travel here in normal taxis or rental cars. AST also have fixed timetables - all you have to do is (usually) call in to request a trip up to 30 minutes before the trip. Also consider that AST only operate if no normal buses are running parallel.

Call shared taxi center:+49 (0) 5631-5062088

More information / links

Our tip

A detour to the top of the mountain with a viewing tower is worthwhile! Additionally about 3 km. – Europe's largest spa park beckons downwards.

Refreshment tip: The “Reinhardshöhe” café (directly at the start/finish) offers coffee and cake and – in the warm months – a terrace under lime trees with a beautiful view of Reinhardshausen and Kellerwald.

safety instructions

The circular hiking trail leads through shady forests and open terrain. Occasionally trees may have toppled over and branches may have fallen onto the path. Use of the hiking trail is at your own risk. You should not attempt this hiking trail in strong winds, heavy rain or snowfall.

The official rescue points (e.g. KB-617) are entered/marked on the maps and signs on site. If you are injured, you can inform the emergency services (telephone: 112) of the relevant point.

Unfortunately, the cell phone network is not comprehensive for internet reception.

Map

Hiking & cycling map Bad Wildungen - Publisher: Spa & Tourist Association Bad Wildungen eV - GEO-VERLAG Kaufungen (1:33.000)

author

Gereon Schoplick (City Marketing Bad Wildungen)

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