Best historic site trails in Laubach

Varied route section in the Vogelsberg nature region, Hesse The first section of the Vogelsberg Volcano Ring circular hiking trail starts in historic Laubach (it's worth lingering here and getting to know the historic town a little better) and leads along springy beech forest paths and along picturesque stream valleys. The ascent to the village of Stornfels is a little steeper, but once there you can take a rest in an inn. Highlights: - Half-timbered houses in Laubach - Laubach Castle -...

Popular circular hike in the Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park, Hesse. This almost 9 km long route is one of the official Laubach Nordic walking routes. It passes through forests and idyllic meadow valleys where pretty wildflowers bloom in spring and summer. Highlights of the hike: - Tiergärtner pond - Ruins of Engelsburg Castle - Quiet forest paths

Long-distance hiking trail rich in nature and culture in the Vogelsberg nature region, Hesse This magnificent circular hiking trail is entirely dedicated to Germany's only shield volcano - the Vogelsberg. Basalt, solidified lava from former eruptions, can be found everywhere. The route has a few more challenging climbs at Stornfels, the "Old Castle" and up the Schlossberg in Ulrichstein. The route follows earthy forest, woodland and meadow paths; near the villages it also follows gravelled...

Varied route section in the Vogelsberg nature region, Hesse The fourth and final stage of the Residenzenring leads from Laubach back to Grünberg. It takes you through rustling beech forests, past a 400-year-old lime tree and up mountain paths (a bit of fitness is required here and there!) - after all, Grünberg is a little further up. Once there, you can round off the day in one of the cafés and restaurants. Highlights: - Laubach Castle - 400-year-old lime tree - Thieves' Tower

Varied mountain bike tour near Laubach, Hesse. This 30-kilometre MTB tour leads from Nonneroth via Ettingshausen, Lich and Langsdorf. Forests, open field landscapes and pretty villages such as Lich make for a varied biking experience. Highlights of the tour: - Lich Castle - Valley of the Wetter - Nonnenroth - Seifenwiesen nature reserve and Luchsee lake

Freienseen - Engelsburg - Heinrichsgrund - Wetterfeld/Heilgrund - Wetterhorst - Galgenberg/Altes Gericht - Ruppertsburg - Silbachtal - Gonterskirchen - Jägerhaus - Höresmühle - Freienseen