Best historic site trails in Altenstadt

Stage 1 of the volcano cycle path. The volcano cycle path starts in Altenstadt-Höchst and initially follows the Nidder in a north-easterly direction via Ortenberg to Lißberg. It continues to the volcanic town of Gedern, where you can either visit the historic castle and castle park or enjoy a refreshing dip in Lake Gedern. On the last section from Gedern to Grebenhain, you will have to conquer a few metres in altitude, but you will be rewarded with a fantastic view of the...

Adventurous long-distance cycle route from Altenstadt to Schlitz. The two-day Volcano Cycle Route is a long-distance cycle route of superlatives: it not only leads over the largest volcanic massif in Central Europe, but is also one of the first railway line cycle routes in Germany. The volcano mentioned here, Vogelsberg, is of course long extinct, but still offers marvellous views of the region's rolling hills. The cycle tour is characterised by lush green forests and meadows, pastures and...

Relaxed circular hiking trail in the Heldenbergener Wetterau, Hesse. This circular walk or jogging loop leads from Altenstadt via Engelthal and Höchst an der Nidder to Oberau. The route runs almost continuously through fields, but you also cross a small section of forest. Highlights of the hike: - Nidder valley - Altenstadt - Extensive open landscapes - Thick stones near Engelthal