Best long trails in Herbstein

Vogelberg extra tour This route is a certified premium hiking trail. The circular route leads across the meadows of the Vogelsberg, past picturesque lakes and historical boundary stones. There are also some beautiful rock formations to discover along the route, but the pretty views and the Vogelsberg village of Lanzenhain are more memorable.

Scenic route section in the Vogelsberg nature region, Hesse Stage 5 of the Vulkanring Vogelsberg hiking trail is the most challenging of the six sections and combines fascinating cultural sights with unforgettable natural moments. You reach the Totenköppel near Meiches, a former cult site of the Chatti, and pass the beautiful 19th century Schalksbach ponds, home to dragonflies, great crested grebes and rare aquatic plants. The route crosses meadows and fields and offers wonderful views of...