Best paved trails in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park
Explore the most popular paved trails in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.2 (20)·Easy·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hike in the Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park, Hesse. At just under 6 kilometres and with only moderate differences in altitude, this route is perfect for jogging and walking. Also suitable for families with children. There is a lovely campsite right by the Nidda reservoir. Highlights of the hike: - family-friendly - Nidda reservoir
- 3.2 (3)·Moderate·41.2 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrStage 2 of the volcano cycle path. The second section of the Volcano Cycle Path leads from the climatic health resort of Herbstein through Lauterbach to the romantic castle town of Schlitz, where the long-distance cycle path ends. The paths on this section are pleasant to cycle with many sections that are flat or downhill. Highlights: - Herbstein climatic health resort: thermal springs, Herbstein vaults, "Herbstein rock tour" - Lauterbach: Anchor tower with anchor steps, Hohhaus Castle,...
- Hard·102.4 km·Est. 24 hr+Challenging road bike tour in the Vogelsberg Volcano Region Nature Park, Hesse. Over a distance of more than 100 kilometres, this route leads around the Oberwald and then south to Wettges and Gedern. As the route runs like a figure of eight, you can simply cycle back to the starting point after around 42 kilometres. Highlights of the route: - Schotten with Alteburg and Eppstein Castle - Oberwald forest - Beautiful views
- Hard·219.5 km·Est. 24 hr+Official route of the RTF RSC Grünberg cycle marathon. This route follows the 220-kilometre cycle marathon route of the RSC Grünberg RTF (cycle touring event), a traditional organised cycling event. Designed exclusively for racing bikes, this is an extreme endurance challenge. The route is almost entirely tarmac and follows public roads on a huge loop through the hilly landscape of Hesse, which probably includes parts of the Vogelsberg. Success on this route depends entirely on excellent...
- Hard·157.9 km·Est. 24 hr+Official route of the RTF. This challenging road bike tour is the long-distance option of the annual Grünberg Cycling Tour (RTF), which is organised by RSC Grünberg. The route is classified as a difficult tour, which is characterised by the combination of a high number of kilometres and the constantly hilly terrain of Central Hessen. The route typically starts in the historic half-timbered town of Grünberg and leads through the picturesque landscape of the Vogelsberg - the largest extinct...
- Moderate·79 km·Est. 20–22 hrOfficial route of the permanent RTF of the RSC Grünberg. Further details can be found directly from the organiser: https://www.rsc-gruenberg.de/ This is a scenic, challenging route that leads along lonely side roads with constant ups and downs and some steep climbs up to the highest point of the Vogelsberg, the Hoherodskopf.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best paved trail to hike in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best paved trail to hike in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park is Niddastausee Loop, which has a 4.2 star rating from 20 reviews. This trail is 5.5 km long with an elevation gain of 148 m.
What is the longest paved trail in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest paved trail in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park is RTF RSC Grünberg – Marathon Route 220 km. This trail is estimated to be 219.5 km long.
How many paved trails are in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park?
There are 10 paved trails in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park.These paved trails have an average 3.7-star ratingfrom 23 AllTrails community reviews.
Which paved trail has the most elevation gain in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park?
RTF RSC Grünberg – Marathon Route 220 km has the most elevation gain for paved trails with 4,058 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is RTF RSC Grünberg – 155km route, which has 2,890 m of elevation gain.
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