Best partially-paved trails in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park

Accessible by train/bus

Varied hike in the Vogelsberg volcanic region, Hesse. Following the Lauter and Eisenbach rivers, you leave Lauterbach in a southerly direction. Although you pass through some pretty woodland, the route mainly runs through open landscapes. Highlights of the hike: - Schalksbachteiche nature reserve - Eisenbach Castle (short detour) - Lauterbach - Herbstein

Beautiful circular hiking trail in the Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park, Hesse. This circular hike starts at the village community center in Mauswinkel (those arriving by bus or train use the "Am Denkmal" stop). There are many benches along the way from which the magnificent views of the Bracht valley and the surrounding towns of Illnhausen, Mauswinkel and Kirchbracht can be enjoyed. The forest passage near the Horstmühle is particularly beautiful. There are places to stop. Highlights...

Panoramic circular hiking trail in the Vogelsberg Volcano Region Nature Park, Hesse. The circular hiking trail S3 of the Birstein hiking trails leads via Obersotzbach and Untersotzbach to the Waschweiher pond and then back to the starting point via the Birkenhöfe farms. The hiking sign is a black S3 in a white circle. Highlights of the hike: - Extensive field landscapes - Washing pond

Varied circular hike in the Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park, Hesse. You should plan around 6 hours for this circular hike. The hike can be started in Hirzenhain or at Gedern Castle, for example. The Spießweiher pond, which is part of a nature reserve, is particularly scenic. Highlights of the hike: - Gedern Castle with the Alte Schmiede information centre - Spießweiher pond - Iron casting museum - Nidder

The tour officially begins and ends at the village community centre in Unterreichenbach. Ideally, you should walk the route in a clockwise direction. After a short walk, you will reach the "Vogelsberg Cathedral", a visit to which is highly recommended. The route continues past the sports field and Rombachsweiher pond, crossing the B 276, on beautiful paths to the Birstein district of Fischborn. You can take a break at the "Weg des Wassers" rest area and water nature trail. The path of...