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Families in nature
Most route planners are built for speed, distance and sport. We think a day in the forest with kids deserves just as much: the right trails, knowledge about what grows and lives along the way, and ideas for every season – from mushrooms in autumn to tracks in the snow.
Three tools, tuned for families
Hiking map
Length, elevation gain, walking time and difficulty for every marked trail right when you tap it – plus a countdown to dusk and the slope aspect layer for sunny, ice-free trails in winter.
Waldschatz planner
A dedicated "kids" activity: suggests only easy paths, with huts, viewpoints and bathing spots as waypoints, plus a direct link to forest games.
Nature and fitness
More than mushrooms: hiking, mountaineering, the turnaround recorder for your loop, and everything on preserving once the basket is full after the tour.
Exciting all year, not just in summer
Summer
Bathing spots along the way, berries to pick, long days for bigger loops.
Autumn
Spotting mushrooms and chestnuts, collecting colourful leaves, the forecast shows when it is worth it.
Winter
Reading tracks in the snow, birds at the feeder, discovering frost – and finding a sledding hill that fits your family.
Find a nearby sledding hill
Real sledding runs and slopes mapped on OpenStreetMap – no more guesswork like last winter.
Safety, games and an age guide
The full content on safety, nine forest games, an age guide and frequently asked questions lives on its own page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Waldschatzfinder suitable for families with young children?
Yes. The Waldschatz planner has its own "kids" activity that only suggests easy paths, with goals like huts, viewpoints and bathing spots. In community tours, a dedicated filter shows only tours other families have marked as kid-friendly.
How do I find a hike that works for little legs?
The hiking map shows length, elevation gain, walking time and difficulty for every marked trail right when you tap it – so you know in advance whether the loop fits your day, including a countdown to dusk for the way back.
Is the forest even worth visiting with kids in winter?
Yes, often even more so: without leaves, bird nests and tree shapes are easier to spot, fresh snow shows every animal track, and the slope aspect layer on the hiking map shows which trails are sunniest and clearest of ice right now. More winter ideas and safety tips are on /kinder-im-wald.
Where do I find safety tips, game ideas and an age guide for kids in the forest?
On /kinder-im-wald: safety first, nine forest games, an age guide from toddler to school child, and answers to common questions – this page just connects the three tools you need for it.