Tip 1: Heimbach Route
When temperatures rise, the ancient beech forests of the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park offerEdersee A welcome respite from the heat. Shady hiking trails and the babbling Heimbach stream create a pleasantly cool forest atmosphere. A varied summer day can be ideally combined with a hike on the Heimbach Route. The approximately 9-kilometer-long tour starts at the Trifthütte entrance to the National Park near Kleinern and leads along the Heimbach stream through shady beech forests. The route is marked with a fire salamander, which, with a bit of luck, can also be spotted along the way. 

Tip 2: Kellerwald National Park Centre
Those seeking a welcome respite from the heat will find it in the air-conditioned Kellerwald National Park Centre. The modern and diverse exhibition, with its artistic displays and interactive exhibits, offers fascinating insights into the wilderness of the Kellerwald forest as well as the history and background of the national park. A special surprise awaits in the 4D sensory cinema, providing a refreshing conclusion to the visit.

Tip 3: Wildlife Park Edersee
Especially on hot summer days, the wildlife park Edersee With its shady forest paths, it's a pleasant destination for an outing. Along the circular trails, native wildlife such as bison, red deer, wild boar, wolves, and many other species can be observed in natural enclosures. A major attraction of the wildlife park is the falconry center with its birds of prey flight demonstrations. On the viewing platform, visitors can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the park during the summer months. Ederseenot only can you enjoy the view of the opposite steep slopes with Waldeck Castle, but you can also observe falcons, kites, owls, eagle owls and vultures in free flight – with a bit of luck, even just above your heads.