- 2: 05 pm
- 7,27 km
- 168 m
- 168 m
- 314 m
- 482 m
- 168 m
- Start: National Park entrance and parking lot “Koppe” Vöhl-Altenlotheim
- Destination: National Park entrance and parking lot “Koppe” Vöhl-Altenlotheim
The circular route connects different types of heath and dry grassland in the historical cultural landscape with the wilderness of the national park.
The trail begins on a narrow path across a siliceous grassland with heath carnations near the Koppe hill, heading towards Fahrentriesch. There, in the open area that originally resulted from the clearing of the settlement of Eschebruch, abandoned in the late Middle Ages, one finds matgrass meadows with wood lousewort, arnica, and cat's-foot.
While the sand lizard basks in the sun, waiting for prey, the chirping of grasshoppers fills the air. The hiker reaches another open area at Heiligenstockdriesch before descending via the Seligenpfad, the path once used to transport the dead of Altenlotheim to the Quernstkirche for burial. The trail then leads back towards the starting point along the heathland at Hainchen.
Path surfaces
- Unknown (23%)Street (4%)Asphalt (13%)gravel (43%)Way (16%)Path (1%)
Best Season
- suitabledepending on the weather
Tour features
Accessibility
refreshment possibility
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
- ParkingNational park entrance and “Koppe” car park in Vöhl-Altenlotheim. Free parking spaces.Public transportation
Nearest bus stop/s: Frankenau-Altenlotheim
Line/s: 501, 521, AST 584.4
NVV service phone: 0800-939-0800
All connections, including AST taxi connections, can be viewed in detail using 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
More information / links
author
Karuna Eckel
Organization
Edersee | Your region: wild, colorful, healthy.
License (master data)
Karuna Eckel
Our tip
- An extension to the Fahrentriesch or to the Route (Towards Schmittlotheim) it's worth it, here you'll find more information about heathland, wood pastures & Co.!
safety instructions
The forests in the national park are not used for forestry purposes. Old trees and those at risk of breakage will not be removed. Trees can tip over and branches fall onto the paths. Visiting the national park and using all paths is therefore at your own risk! Please do not go into the forest in strong winds, heavy rain or snowfall.
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:
- Don't scare animals
- Do not deviate from the marked paths
- Please be quiet so as not to scare animals
- Do not carelessly dispose of empty cans, bottles and other rubbish in the landscape
- Do not pick plants
- Do not light fires in the national park
- Keep your dog on a leash so that he doesn't startle any animals
- Park in the designated areas
- 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.
Map
- Adventure region 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)
Hiking and cycling map Kellerwald-Edersee - ISBN 978-3-86973-189-6 - Cartographic Municipal Publishing Company mbH (1:33.000)
