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Espenau

Welcome to Espenau, a charming destination in Kassel Land, Germany. This Travel Guide will help you get the most out of your visit.

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Attractions in Espenau


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recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 11
Distance 13.5 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 265 m
Descent 240 m

An easy route with beautiful views, only slight ascents. (Revision: 11.11.2020)

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from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 14
Distance 15.7 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 193 m
Descent 103 m

This stage passes through built-up areas of Kassel and Vellmar. It can also be easily completed by bike.

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Long Distance Hiking · Habichtswald
Kassel-Steig counterclockwise
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 157.2 km
Duration 45:00 h
Ascent 3,151 m
Descent 3,151 m

Twelve short to medium routes once around Kassel. (Revised: 11/8/2020)

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from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 10
Distance 12.1 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 195 m
Descent 200 m

A short hike, more a longer walk, with repeatedly beautiful views of Habichtswald, Dörnberg, and Söhre. (Revision: 14.11.2020)

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Long Distance Hiking · Hesse
Märchenlandweg (gUZS)
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 293.5 km
Duration 80:00 h
Ascent 4,804 m
Descent 4,824 m

A magnificent route that runs largely in the North Hesse uplands of the district of Kassel.

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from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 15
Distance 8.1 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 53 m
Descent 91 m

A short stage that unfortunately goes through a lot of built-up area.

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from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.3 km
Duration 1:25 h
Ascent 96 m
Descent 96 m

A beautiful and scenic circular hiking route between Espenau and Ahnatal around Staufen-Berg and Stahl-Berg. A hike through varied mixed forest ...

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Map / ADAC LiteRadTour H6: Kassel and Reinhardswald
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 114.3 km
Duration 9:02 h
Ascent 1,403 m
Descent 1,431 m

This demanding route through the northern Hessian uplands is only for trained cyclists but rewards with many places that already inspired the ...

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from Tanja Ahrens,   ADAC Wanderführer
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.7 km
Duration 1:34 h
Ascent 84 m
Descent 84 m

A beautiful and scenic circular hiking route between Espenau and Ahnatal around Staufen-Berg, Stahl-Berg, and Mittel-Berg. A hike through lush ...

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Hiking Trail · Kassel Land
Staufen-Berg round on Christmas Day 2019
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.4 km
Duration 0:41 h
Ascent 77 m
Descent 77 m

Short afternoon forest walk between Espenau and Ahnatal, around the 361 meter high Staufen-Berg with climbing the "summit". Start / finish: ...

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Geographical location and special features: Espenau is a municipality with about 7,000 inhabitants and is located on the eastern edge of the Habichtswald Nature Park. The landscape consists of rolling hills, forests and rivers - a paradise for outdoor activities such as hiking or cycling.

Touristically relevant sights: Wilhelmshöhe Castle is one of Kassel Land's most famous landmarks and offers a breathtaking view of the city. In Espenau itself there are also some interesting places to visit: the 13th century St. John's Church or Espenau Castle with its beautiful park are just two examples.

Cultural highlights and events: The annual wine festival in August attracts many visitors and offers the opportunity to taste local wines and take part in musical performances and other activities. In September, the popular apple festival takes place, where you can learn all about apples.

Culinary specialities: In Espenau you can enjoy traditional German cuisine - from schnitzel to regionally produced products such as Ahle Wurscht (smoked mettwurst). Local wines are also a must!

Outdoor activities: Hiking through the Habichtswald Nature Park is an absolute must! There are many well-marked hiking trails that lead through forests and along rivers. Cycling is also a popular activity - the Fulda cycle path runs through Espenau.

Best seasons: The best times for outdoor activities in Espenau are spring and summer, when the weather is mild. In autumn you can enjoy the bright colours of the foliage.

What to do if it rains? When it rains, there is still plenty to see and do! For example, visit one of the many museums in Kassel Land or relax in the Aqualux thermal baths.

Where is the most beautiful? A walk along the river Diemel offers breathtaking views of the landscape. The Habichtswald Nature Park also offers many beautiful places to relax and enjoy nature.

In summary, Espenau is a destination with many sights and activities for every taste. Whether hiking or cycling, cultural highlights or culinary experiences - there is something for everyone here!

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