Vöhl planetary nature trail - a journey through our solar system
- 1: 40 pm
- 6,40 km
- 127 m
- 149 m
- 301 m
- 407 m
- 106 m
- Start: Schöne Aussicht 4, 34516 Vöhl-Marienhagen
- Destination: Trappenhardt hiking car park or Basdorf sports field, 34516 Vöhl-Basdorf
Hike from the sun to our last dwarf planet, Pluto, and experience the vastness of space in an emotional way. Be an astronomical researcher yourself and rediscover the planets, like our researching ancestors.
Uranus was not discovered until 1781, when binoculars were invented. After the orbits of the planets could be calculated, it became apparent that Uranus had deviations from the pre-calculated orbit. That led to the conclusion that there must still be a planet. So a targeted search was made for it and Neptune was found in 1846. But its orbit also had deviations and so Pluto was found in 1930.
You too can search for Uranus. Take a pair of binoculars and look east on the horizon and spot the planets. Embark on a journey through our solar system.
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Path surfaces
- Street (1%)Asphalt (19%)gravel (71%)Way (9%)
Best Season
- suitabledepending on the weather
Directions
Starting from the starting point in Marienhagen, the trail goes directly to Vöhl. In Vöhl, the trail crosses the 3084 country road, past the Brunkelteich pond and the old cemetery, over the Hüttenberg. 100 meters beyond the ridge, the trail turns left to a height where a shelter is located, inviting you to linger. From there, you have a wonderful view to the southeast of the national park and, on the other side, to the Sauerland/Upland and Rothaargebirge mountains. From there, the trail continues towards Basdorf. Through the village, past the church, towards the sports field, with a large parking lot and starting point for further hikes in the Kellerwald National Park.EderseeOnce there, you'll find the last planet, Pluto. From there, you'll have a beautiful view back to the starting point in Marienhagen.
Tour features
Family Friendly
Suitable for prams
Culturally interesting
Equipment
Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 litres) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate and hard-wearing clothing in the multi-layer principle, telescopic poles if necessary, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone
Arrival & Parking
- Parking
The best parking option is at the village community center/sports field in Marienhagen. (Am Sportplatz 8, 34516 Vöhl-Marienhagen)
More information / links
author
Karuna Eckel
Organization
Edersee | Your region: wild, colorful, healthy.
Our tip
At the last planet Pluto near Basdorf you have a nice view back to the starting point in Marienhagen.
safety instructions
- The themed trail leads, among other things, through forests and open terrain. There may occasionally be trees and branches on the path.
- Use of the planetary nature trail is at your own risk.
- You should not take this route in strong winds, heavy rain or snowfall.
- Your cell phone may not have reception everywhere.
