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Kalefeld

Welcome to Kalefeld, a charming destination in the heart of Germany. This travel guide provides you with all the important information and tips for your stay.

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Attractions in Kalefeld


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 105.2 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 720 m
Descent 720 m

This route in the southwestern Harz combines old railway track cycle paths, with switchback climbs and descents and beautiful village passages.

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
Bicycle Rides · Harz
Southwest Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 30.3 km
Duration 2:12 h
Ascent 254 m
Descent 256 m

The route takes you through the southwest villages of Bad Gandersheim and some neighboring towns. The path runs almost exclusively on bike paths ...

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from Stadt Bad Gandersheim, Touristinformation,   Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.5 km
Duration 2:39 h
Ascent 197 m
Descent 197 m

A historic "treat" in a varied landscape.

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from Heinz Schrader,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 68.6 km
Duration 5:05 h
Ascent 687 m
Descent 691 m

A beautiful cycling round route for the whole family on designated bike paths through nature with beautiful views, old villages, natural monuments ...

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from Förderverein Landesgartenschau 2023 Bad Gandersheim,   Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 35.8 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 228 m
Descent 228 m

A beautiful family-friendly circular cycling route on designated bike paths through nature with lovely views, old villages, historical monuments, ...

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from Förderverein Landesgartenschau 2023 Bad Gandersheim,   Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 85.8 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 1,199 m
Descent 1,356 m

By bike following the tracks of Jacob pilgrims and along old hiking trails from Berlin to Meckenheim.

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from Dirk Neubauer,   Community
Mountain Bike · Weserbergland
Hube-Hegering Kreiensen Tour
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 40 km
Duration 3:19 h
Ascent 817 m
Descent 820 m

You can expect a 40 km long tour through the Einbecker Stadtwald and many other small villages in Einbeck;

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from Tourist-Information Einbeck,   Weserbergland Tourismus e.V.
Hiking Trail · Harz
Franzosenstein near Kalefeld.
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.8 km
Duration 1:23 h
Ascent 251 m
Descent 266 m

The route leads to the Kahlberg to the Franzosenstein.

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from Dirk Steinmann,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.7 km
Duration 3:44 h
Ascent 303 m
Descent 305 m

Circular tour Staufenburg ruin.

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from Dirk Steinmann,   Community
Map / Once through the municipality of Bad Grund - a bike tour that connects all districts.
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 28.8 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 500 m
Descent 500 m

This tour through the municipality of Bad Grund connects the districts of Badenhausen, Bad Grund, Eisdorf, Gittelde, Teichhütte, Windhausen, and ...

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from Andreas Lehmberg,   Community
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Geographically, Kalefeld is located on the southern edge of the Harz Mountains, surrounded by picturesque hills and forests. The region is known for its impressive nature with numerous hiking and cycling trails as well as lakes for swimming and fishing.

There are many tourist attractions: visit Berlepsch Castle from the 12th century or the historic half-timbered town of Einbeck with its well-preserved town houses. Walkenried Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also worth a visit.

Cultural highlights can be experienced on a guided tour of one of the many museums or enjoyed during a concert at Hanstein Castle. In summer there are also regular festivals such as the Rockharz Open Air Festival.

For culinary delights, local specialities such as the famous Einbeck brewery art or hearty dishes made from regional products such as venison or trout from the nearby waters.

You can be active outdoors here at any time of year: hike through flowering meadows in spring or take a snowshoe hike through snow-covered landscapes in winter. The Solling Climbing Park offers adventure-seekers thrills at lofty heights and there are also plenty of mountain bike trails.

Even when the weather is bad, there is plenty to do in Kalefeld: Visit the Einbeck adventure pool, for example, or take a guided tour of the town's historic beer cellars.

So Kalefeld is definitely worth a trip, whether for nature and culture enthusiasts or outdoor fans. Where is it most beautiful? It's hard to say, because every place has its own charm - see for yourself! This travel guide will help you do that.

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Reviews

  • May 15, 2023
    Denny H
    May 14, 2023
    Nette kleine Runde, Friedhof zwischendurch mit tollem, neu gestalteten Rastplatz. Schotterweg und Franzosenstein bisschen unspektakulär. Hintour geht stetig berghoch.
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    Photo: Denny H, Community
    Photo: Denny H, Community
    Photo: Denny H, Community
    Written May 15, 2023
  • September 11, 2018
    Harald Hoffmann
    Wie schon im Detail beschrieben ist diese Tour gut zu laufen. Es sind hauptsächlich Schotterwege( am oder im Wald) , was aber nicht wirklich stört ( festes Schuhwerk ).Für Geschichts-Interessierte (Römisch + Germanische) ist die ehrenamtliche Führung zu empfehlen (extra Kosten).
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    Written September 11, 2018

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