Best rails trails in Hesse

Popular bike tour in the Hessische Rhoen Nature Park, Hesse. On the former Rhoenbahn route between Petersberg-Götzenhof via Hofbieber (Langenbieber) to Hilders, the completely paved cycle path extends over a length of 27 kilometers as part of the Hessian long-distance cycle path R3. The highlight of this route is the 1,172 meter long “Milseburg Tunnel”, which has an average temperature of 8–10 ° Celsius. Highlights of the bike tour: - Railway cycle path - Milseburg tunnel - Milseburg Bee...

Varied bike tour on the Eder, Hesse. This 45 km long route connects Fritzlar and Korbach. Both the starting point and the destination are a train station, which means that you can easily get there by public transport. On the way you cycle, among other things, on the route of the former Ederseebahn that has been converted into a cycle path. Highlights of the tour: - Gray Tower and Fritzlar Cathedral Museum - Ederseebahnradweg - Korbach

Wonderful cycle path in the Westerwald. This beautiful GeoRoute leads to the Lahn Cycle Path in Biskirchen and runs downhill most of the way along the former railway line of the Ulm Valley Railway. In the past, clay, iron ore and basalt were transported along this route, but today, the beautiful landscape here in the Geopark can be enjoyed. The start is high up on the "Knoten" mountain at a car park. It is also possible to take the bus to Mademühlen or Oberrod and to start from there. There...

Eventful long-distance cycle path from Altenstadt to Schlitz. The two-day volcano cycle path is a long-distance cycle path of superlatives: it not only leads over the largest volcanic massif in Central Europe, but is also one of the first railway cycle paths in Germany. The volcano mentioned here, Vogelsberg, is of course long extinct, but still offers wonderful views of the rolling hills of the region. The bike tour is characterized by lush green forests and meadows, pastures and fields,...

Popular loop trail in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus National Geopark, Hesse. From the Ulmbachtalsperre you hike to the Holzbach Gorge, which was named Geotope of the Year in 2016 by the National Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus. Several pretty towns such as Westerburg or Rennerod lie along the 74 km long route. Bicycles are not allowed in the nature reserve around the Holzbachschlucht. You can explore the NSG on foot and then drive around on country roads. Highlights of the hike: - Ulmbach dam -...

The signposted Felda Tour from Ulrichstein to Ehringshausen. To Schellenhausen on paved farm roads and from Schellenhausen to Ehringshausen on the road.

Varied bike tour in the Lahn Valley, Hesse. Many lakes characterize this bike tour along the Lahn near Giessen. You can swim in some of the lakes, others just invite you to relax and enjoy the views. During a stopover in Giessen, you can stop for a bite to eat or explore the historic armory, the city theater and the old and new castles while sightseeing. Highlights of the tour: - Launsbacher lakes - Lahn valley - Wissmar Lake - South Lake - Surf lake - Dutenhofer Lake - Giessen -...

2nd stage of the Rotkäppchenland railroad cycle path, Hesse The cycle path between the train station in Neustadt(Hessen) and Niederaula leads right through the fairytale-like Little Red Riding Hood Land in northern Hesse. The Brothers Grimm collected their fairy tales here and in other places in the region. Fairytale fans should plan a stop at the Fairytale House in the old town of Neukirchen or at the house of the Grimms' grandfather in Weißenborn. The second stage leads from...

Family-friendly long-distance cycle route in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Nature Park. This varied cycle path connects the Lahn, Ulmtal and Dill cycle paths and, as the name suggests, runs along former railway lines. Along the way, there are great views, charming little villages with historic town centres and plenty of cosy rest stops with great views. The start is in Wetzlar, at the car park right by the River Dill. The "Wetzlar" train station is very close by, making it easy to travel to...