Bergfreier circular hiking trail - hiking in the fairytale forest
- 2: 10 pm
- 7,39 km
- 179 m
- 179 m
- 317 m
- 496 m
- 179 m
- Start: Bergfreiheit town center
- Destination: Bergfreiheit town center
This beautiful circular route leads from the traditional mining village of Bergfreiheit in the Urff Valley into the forest, where it runs most of the way. The climb takes you through an oak-hornbeam forest, and then old beech stands dominate the picture, so that here - in winter and summer - you can experience the typical and special vegetation of the Kellerwald in its original form.
In some places along the Finstertal the forest offers a view of the surrounding mountains. Towards the end of the hike you are rewarded with one of the most beautiful views: The path enters a meadow far above the town, from which you have a wonderful, wide view of the eastern Urfftal and the surrounding mountains as well as south to the desert garden highest elevation in the Kellerwald.
Despite dangerous-sounding field names such as “knee-breaker”, the small but very beautiful tour does not contain any significant difficulties and is therefore also recommended for families with children who love hiking, also in combination with the sights described below.
Good to know
Path surfaces
- Street (5%)Asphalt (13%)gravel (70%)Way (12%)
Best Season
- suitabledepending on the weather
Tour features
Accessibility
Family Friendly
Culturally interesting
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
- How to find us
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
ParkingThere are plenty of parking spaces on Kellerwaldstrasse (main street) through the town. The Kellerwaldstrasse car park branch off to Hardtbergstrasse is ideal. Free parking spaces.Public transportationNearest bus stop/s: Bad Wildungen-Bergfreiheit Mitte
Line(s): 544, AST 583.4
NVV-ServcieTelephone: 0800-939-0800
All connections, including AST taxi services, can be viewed in detail via the NVV timetable information system - www.nvv.de/fahrplanauskunft
Tip for smartphone users - download the "NVV Mobil" app from the respective app store before your tour!
Generally, the "AST taxi" (on-demand shared taxi) should also be included in your planning. With the on-demand shared taxis (AST), the NVV (North Hesse Transport Association) ensures mobility on routes with lower demand. Instead of a bus, you travel in regular taxis or rental cars. AST services also have fixed timetables – you simply need to book your ride (usually) by phone up to 30 minutes before departure. Please also note that AST services only run when no regular bus lines are operating.
Call-a-taxi service center: +49 (0) 5631-5062088
More information / links
Our tip
A number of attractive sights address the town's past as a mining location in a clearly tangible way: the museum in “Historic Mining Authority”, the Gemstone cutting workshop Lange As well as the Visitor mine.
Refreshment options:
- Hardtmühle with a picturesque terrace by the pond and a wide range of cakes and dishes.
- The inn “To the Urfftal”, run by the Brockmeyer family, impresses with regional products and excellent home-style cuisine.
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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