Best historic site trails in Borken

Short hike around Lake Borken. Surrounded by meadows and forests, the oligotrophic (nutrient-poor) body of water forms the centrepiece of one of the largest and most important nature reserves in Germany. The approximately 350-hectare landscape is a paradise for animals and plants.

Varied circular route in the Borkener Seenland in Hesse. A great cycle tour that leads to the Singliser lake, the Gombether lake, the Stockelache natural bathing lake and the Borkener lake. The route is well signposted with the appropriate symbol and can be cycled in both directions. There are bathing opportunities, beautiful views of the landscape and benches to take a break along the way. There are also refreshment stops at the start at the railway station. A little caution is advised on...

Varied mountain bike tour from Fritzlar, Hesse. This mountain bike tour from Fritzlar offers a lot of variety. The route runs through the valleys of the Eder and Schwalm, past idyllic lakes and through small towns. On the way back you also drive through the Fritzlaer Stadtwald. The tour runs on paved roads as well as on paved forest roads. Highlights of the tour: - Old town of Fritzlar - Lake Singlis - Gombether Lake - Eder - Fritzlaer city forest - Schwalm

Popular cycle route for day trips in Hesse. This youth hiking trail is ideal for an excursion by bike. There are numerous adventure stations that can be explored extensively. So it is best to allow a whole day for the tour. The tour starts directly at "Borken (Hess)" railway station. Nearby is the mining museum with visitor tunnels - the work of the miners can be experienced here, but this visit can be made also at the end of the tour. At the Borkener See lake, the birdlife here in the...

Borken - Stolzenbach - Welcherod - Frielendorf