Best wildlife trails in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park

4.2(84 reviews)

Hesse
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Explore the most popular wildlife 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

#1 - Niddastausee Loop
4.2 (20)·Easy·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Family-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
#2 - Drei-Seen-Tour Freiensteinau
4.4 (31)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Popular premium hiking trail in the Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park, Hesse. The Three Lakes Tour is not only one of the Vogelsberg extra tours, but is also a certified premium hiking trail. It runs along three idyllic lakes and through landscapes characterised by forests and fields. After the hike, you can stop off at the Seeblick restaurant near the car park. Highlights of the hike: - Nieder-Mooser pond - Ober-Mooser pond - Rothenbach pond
#3 - Bergmähwiesenpfad
4.4 (18)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Popular premium hike in the Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park, Hesse. This entertaining and family-friendly route is a certified premium hiking trail in the Vogelsberg region of Hesse. There are eight information points with QR codes where you can find out all kinds of interesting facts about the region and the mountain meadows. You walk through open countryside with hedgerows and short sections of forest, small rock formations and streams. In addition, there are always beautiful views...
#4 - Hochwaldhausen - Lanzenhain - Schwarzer Fluss
4.5 (2)·Hard·19.5 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
#5 - Friedrichsberg and Baerensteine from Michelnau quarry
4.0 (2)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Beautiful circular hike in Hesse, Germany. You can park your car near the old quarry. Right at the start, you have a beautiful view of the former Michelnau quarry. The trail leads through the forest and slightly uphill to the summit stone. Continue to Schmittenblick and then downhill and along fields. There are benches to rest on from time to time, but you should bring your own food and drink. Highlights: - Old Michelnau quarry
#6 - Waldsiedlung - Hoherodskopf - Willi Appel Linde
3.1 (9)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
The Hoherodskopf is an adventure mountain with lots to discover. There is a climbing forest, a summer toboggan run and a treetop walk. It is the only treetop walk with suspension bridges in Europe and is suitable for the whole family (including small children). You can walk from treetop to treetop at a height of up to 15 metres and get to know the forest from a completely different perspective.
#7 - Waschweiher way
5.0 (2)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
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
#8 - Nidda - Nidder - Weg
Hard·13.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best wildlife trail to hike in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife 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 wildlife trail in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park is Hochwaldhausen - Lanzenhain - Schwarzer Fluss. This trail is estimated to be 19.5 km long.

How many wildlife trails are in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park?

There are 8 wildlife trails in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park.These wildlife trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 84 AllTrails community reviews.

Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park?

Hochwaldhausen - Lanzenhain - Schwarzer Fluss has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 521 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Nidda - Nidder - Weg, which has 400 m of elevation gain.