Quernstweg - hiking in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park

Nearest bus stop/s: Frankenau Kellerwald clock

Line/s: AST 584.14, AST 583.5, AST 583.7, AST 584.4

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

www.nationalpark-kellerwald-edersee.de/de/naturerleben/wandern/quernstweg

The Quernst-Bound trail starts and ends at the Kellerwald Clock. Learn fascinating facts about the life cycle of the European beech, historical forest use, and the connection between bark beetle infestations and climate change.

Duration: 2 to 2,5 hours

The Quernst Chapel, which is usually open, invites you to linger. In the open area you also have a gigantic view into the distance. The flyer, see links, gives some interesting insights into the history.

The Quernstweg is one of the barrier-free tours in the national park and is therefore also suitable for electric scooters, wheelchairs and families with strollers. Please note that you use the same path on the way there and back along the Zwitscherboxen, as the Quernstpfad on the east side is not barrier-free.

Opposite the Quernst Chapel there is a disabled-accessible toilet and below the chapel there is a tactile, scale model of the Quernst Chapel for the visually impaired. 

This disturbs nature

Our natural heritage is protected in the national park. People are guests here. Nature requires special consideration. Therefore, please observe the behavioral instructions.

Nature is severely disturbed by the following actions:

1. Don't scare animals
2. Do not deviate from the marked paths
3. Please be quiet so as not to scare animals
4. Do not carelessly dispose of empty cans, bottles and other rubbish in the landscape
5. Do not pick plants
6. Do not light fires in the national park
7. Keep your dog on a leash so that he doesn't startle any animals
8. Park in the designated areas
9. Camping is not permitted in the national park. Take advantage of the official offers.

Way markings

You can reach the special features of the national park via the marked hiking trails. Circular trails from the national park's hiking car parks are marked with animal or plant symbols. There are “sign trees” with place names at selected crossroads. They are landmarks for the hiker.

Rescue points

The official rescue points (e.g. KB-426) are entered/marked on the maps and signs on site in the national park. If you are injured, you can inform the emergency services (telephone: 112) of the relevant point. Unfortunately, the cell phone network is not comprehensive.

Liability

No liability is assumed for the accuracy of the information in the text and maps.

Erlebnisregion Edersee - ISBN 9783866969160 (2nd edition 2018) - mr-kartographie, engineering office and publisher (1:25.000)

Hiking and cycling map Edersee - ISBN 978-3-86973-192-6 (11th edition) - Cartographic Municipal Publishing Company mbH (1:25.000)

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