Best lake trails in Gießen
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Explore the most popular lake 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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- 4.0 (15)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in Giessen, Hesse. The Wieseckaue city park is a popular area for walkers and joggers. Running events are also held here. At 5 kilometres, this route is suitable for both relaxed strolls and training runs. Highlights of the route: - New pond - Path along the Wieseck
- 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
- 4.6 (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...
- 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...
- 3.2 (8)·Easy·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis relaxed route leads through the Central Hessian Lahn Valley west of Gießen. The path explores the popular local recreation area around the Silbersee (Silver Lake), following a combination of level field paths, reinforced lakeside trails, and asphalted cycle paths. A central highlight is the wide expanse of the lake, which glints with a silvery sheen particularly when the sun is low, giving the route its name. In the adjacent reed beds and on the water's surface, great crested grebes,...
- 2.5 (2)·Moderate·27 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular cycle route near Giessen, Hesse. This official cycle tour starts at Giessen railway station, from where it goes to Lich and back again. In both towns, you should take some time to admire the incredible wealth of historical monuments, cultural institutions and architecturally interesting buildings. These include the half-timbered houses and the castle park in Lich as well as the city museum and the Liebig Museum in Giessen. Highlights of the route: - Residential town of Lich - Side...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Gießen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Gießen is Traumstern-Route. This trail is estimated to be 27.0 km long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Gießen?
Gießen: With an ascent of 507 m, Jahn oak and Duensberg from Frankenbach has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Traumstern-Route with 369 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