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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Bad Wildungen

Helenen Gorge – Valley Spring loop from Bad Wildungen

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Bad Wildungen

Helenen Gorge – Valley Spring loop from Bad Wildungen

Moderate

4.8

(162)

406

hikers

Helenen Gorge – Valley Spring loop from Bad Wildungen

03:18

11.9km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

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Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee

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2.29 km

Helenen Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful here in the Helenenschlucht with the waterfalls.

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6.22 km

Talgraben Trail in Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice path along a small stream. All around you come across wild forest and small rock formations. A hiking trail to enjoy.

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6.89 km

Valley Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

We found the valley spring quite tasty.

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10.1 km

Bat Cave

Highlight • Cave

Bats spend the winter in old mine tunnels.

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10.2 km

Sonderbach Stream

Highlight • River

Beautiful path rich hiking trail

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10.3 km

Forest Path Along the Stream, Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee

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Great and captivating nature

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10.6 km

Sondersee

Highlight • Lake

Easily accessible on foot from the city center.

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.23 km

3.36 km

1.93 km

340 m

Surfaces

7.15 km

1.66 km

1.39 km

692 m

533 m

414 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

28°C

10°C

30 %

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Comments

April 15, 2022,Wasserfall – Sonderbach Runde von Bad Wildungen

A very nice tour but definitely not to be underestimated and not suitable for everyone. As soon as you want to go into the forest, you should leave children and prams at home. Massive storm damage can be assessed in the forest, which usually makes it very difficult to pass the path. Some sections of the route are also closed. …

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August 14, 2022,(Ohne)Wasserfall – Sonderbach Runde von Bad Wildungen

A super nice round with water, shade, wind and beautiful varied paths. There wasn't much waterfall today..
4-5 paws 🐾 from Archie for the tour. He thought it was great that he had a lot to read along the way.

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July 14, 2024,Sonderbachtal im Sonntags-Schein ☀️

And the last belated publication
The Sonderbachtal/Helenental offers many opportunities to immerse yourself in almost magical worlds. The route and length of the route are variable, but above all there is a lot of water and, for me, a lot of path involved, to the delight of the animals.
Short vacation on your doorstep 🤩

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August 5, 2023,Kellerwald: Verwunschenes Helenental & Dr.-Marc-Turm 🌊

Every time we are in Helenental, we ask ourselves why we haven't been there for so long? It's like a short hiking break and very close by! 🤩
The valley offers everything your heart desires. Streams bubbling through the rain, narrow paths and even more paths, rock structures, waterfalls and at higher altitudes with the Dr. Marc Tower a great …

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August 9, 2025,Samstag, Sonne, Sonderbach 🐾

After work, the soul needs some relaxation and recuperation. You can't go wrong with the Sonderbach Valley, with its narrow paths, shimmering streams, and the coolness that comes with it. This makes the heat bearable. 🌊

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April 25, 2023,Wild- romantisches Helenental in Bad Wildungen

From the Bad Wildungen sports field, it was a short walk through a residential area and you were already above the Helenental. You can hike through the entire valley, with a wonderful gorge, on easily accessible paths. In parts it is currently still a bit muddy. There are 3 healing springs within 5 km, I like the Helenenquelle best. If …

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May 19, 2024,Helenental bei Bad Wildungen 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🤩🦎

After inspiration from @SanDrina, we hiked through the Helenental today. We walked along beautiful paths along the Sonderbach, and we saw a number of fire salamanders on the way 🤩unfortunately we had to cancel the planned tour to Homberg because a strong thunderstorm was approaching. To console ourselves, we had a burger in Café Schwarz / Bad Wildungen😋
We will …

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August 3, 2024,Beide Seiten der Helene 🌊🌳

The day was hot and humid, so water for the dog and shade for me were a must. 🌳
Fly spent about 2/3 of the route in the stream, with plenty of play sessions - plan worked... 😍
The other experiment was "Same route - 2 perspectives". Started at the Stahlquelle WP and this time only valley. Little gravel (maybe …

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Helenen Gorge – Valley Spring loop from Bad Wildungen

View of Bad Wildungen

Helenen Gorge

Talgraben Trail in Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park

Valley Spring

Bat Cave

Sonderbach Stream

Forest Path Along the Stream, Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee

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