Best river trails in Gießen
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Explore the most popular river 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
- 3.6 (6)·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...
- Hard·30.7 km·Est. 9–9.5 hrPopular quality hiking trail in the Lahn Valley, Hesse. On the Celtic-Roman trail in Gleiberger Land, hikers have the opportunity to explore two important Roman and Celtic settlement sites. There are also two castle ruins and great views over the Lahntal valley. The almost 31 km long Celtic-Roman Trail has been recognised as a quality trail by the German Hiking Association and can be hiked in one go or in two stages. Highlights of the hike: - Observation tower on the Dünsberg - Information...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Gießen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Gießen is Celts-Romans path. This trail is estimated to be 30.7 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Gießen?
Gießen: With an ascent of 888 m, Celts-Romans path has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Lollarer Kopf - Badenburg Cicrular Route with 275 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Gießen?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Gießen is Celts-Romans path with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.
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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