Nature and Culture
At the Kellerwald National Park Centre in Vöhl-Herzhausen, the facilities include an interactive exhibition, a 4D film, hands-on activities, visitor services and on-site catering. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Herzhausen can then continue searching for accommodation.
The exhibition explains the Kellerwald wilderness, the history and background of the national park, its native species and habitats, and its significance as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. A multilingual 15-minute 4D film is also shown.
The catering at the National Park Centre in Herzhausen focuses on seasonal ingredients and regional cuisine. Visitor facilities also include free parking, a family-oriented outdoor area and free electric scooters for visitors with limited mobility. The nearby Hagenstein route can be explored independently by scooter.
Hiking and Cycling
Herzhausen is the starting point for 8 km and 12 km circular hikes on the Urwaldsteig trail via the Hoch Stein viewpoint. There is also a 19 km Urwaldsteig loop leading through the National Park Centre, to Hagenstein, through the national park and to the Asel-Süd ferry connection.
The Edersee Circular Route, the Eder Cycle Route, the Hessian long-distance trails R5 and R6, the Ruhr-Eder GeoRadroute and the Orange Cycle Route pass directly through Herzhausen. The ER 2 leads from Herzhausen towards the forests of the national park.
Water
At Lake Edersee near Herzhausen, fishing is possible from the shore and from a boat. Local facilities also offer rowing boats, paddle boats and pedal boats for hire.
Surroundings
Reckenberg, Waldeck and Aulesburg are located in the vicinity of Herzhausen. The wider regional surroundings of Herzhausen include Gershausen, Geizienberg, Widdehagen and Osternberg. Himmelsbreite is located near Herzhausen.
Other places in the same area: Marienhagen, Oberorke, Harbshausen, Buchenberg, Obernburg.
