Best beach trails in Gießen
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Explore the most popular beach trails near Gießen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 3.7 (6)·Moderate·18.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful circular route between Giessen and Lollar, Hesse You start at Gießen-Oswaldsgarten railway station, cross the Lahn on the Sachsenhäauser bridge and then follow the path along the bank. The route continues northwards to the Launsbacher Seen lakes and past the eastern edge of Wißmar to the Wißmarer See lake. There are restaurants to take a break on both banks and at Wißmarer See. Highlights: - Wißmarer See lido - Hessian Wood and Technology Museum
- 3.9 (5)·Moderate·13.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike near Giessen, Hesse. This circular walk starts at the Giessen-Hardtallee bus stop. You walk along the Lahn to the Südsee lake and the Dutenhofener See lake. During the summer months, you should definitely pack your swimming gear and treat yourself to a refreshing break at the Dutenhofener See lido. You return to the starting point via the Surfsee and Südsee lakes. Highlights of the hike: - Lake Dutenhofen - Silver Lake - South Lake - Lahn
- 4.4 (3)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried circular route from Lollar, Hesse. This varied route leads from the urban centre of Lollar into the natural and cultural landscape of the Lahn Valley. After an ascent to the Lollarer Kopf, a marvellous view opens up. A highlight of the hike is the historic Badenburg castle, which once secured the Lahn crossing and is now a popular photo motif. The trail leads along the banks of the river through the floodplain landscape of the Lahn back to Lollar. As the route is not continuously...
- 4.6 (5)·Easy·11.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular cycle route in Heuchelheim near Giessen, Hesse. An easy loop through the Lahn floodplains, where there are many protected plants and rare birds to observe. You also pass several popular lakes in the region, including Dutenhofer See. If you wish, you can also take a detour to the Heuchelheim local history museum, which is located directly along the route. Highlights of the tour: - Heuchelheim local history museum - Silver Lake - Surfing lake - Lake Dutenhof with lido - Lahn...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest beach trail in Gießen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Gießen is Gießen - Launsbacher Seen - Wißmarer See. This trail is estimated to be 18.2 km long.
Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Gießen?
Gießen: With an ascent of 275 m, Lollarer Kopf - Badenburg Cicrular Route has the most elevation gain of all of the beach trails in the area. The next highest ascent for beach trails is Gießen - Launsbacher Seen - Wißmarer See with 215 m of elevation gain.
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Points of interest
- Schwanenteich
- Lahnfenster
- Kloster Schiffenberg
- Schiffenberg
- Gaststätte Badenburg Ritterkeller
- Badenburg
- Bootsrutsche
- Kletterwald
- Bismarckturm Gießen
- Wasserspielplatz
- Wissenschaftsgärten
- INGE - Initiative für nachhaltigen Gartenbau und Ernährungssouveranität
- Mühlberg
- Männerbadeverein Gießen
- Bund der Natur- und Sonnenfreunde Giessen