Best long trails in Schotten
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Explore the most popular long trails near Schotten with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.3 (19)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular Vogelsberg extra tour, Hesse This route is a certified premium hiking trail. You climb several peaks across species-rich mountain meadows and through quiet forests. There is a spectacular panoramic view of the entire Vogelsberg from the summits of Billstein and Gackertstein. In good weather you can even see the Frankfurt skyline from here. There are refreshment stops and the trail can be reached by bus and train. Highlights of the hike: - species-rich mountain meadows - magnificent...
- 3.9 (9)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route is a certified premium hiking trail. A varied tour through woods and meadows with many beautiful views. This tour leads through beautiful forest sections with impressive sequoia trees, over a basalt knoll and past the Niddastausee, from which the route takes its name. There are places to stop for a break; you can arrive by bus and train.
- 5.0 (5)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrIdyllic circular hiking trail in Schotten, Hesse. The hike begins at the car park near the Alteburg and takes you a bit through the small town and then back to the starting point on dirt roads via Götzen, Rudingshain and Michelbach. Highlights of the route: - Alteburg Scots - Nidda - Lime tree on the deep path - Scottish eyes
- Hard·63.6 mi·Est. 24 hr+Demanding racing bike tour in the volcanic region Vogelsberg nature park, Hesse. Over a length of more than 100 km, this route leads around the Oberwald and then south to Wettges and Gedern. Since the route runs like a figure eight, you can simply return to the starting point after around 42 km. Highlights of the route: - Schotten with Alteburg and Eppsteiner Schloss - Oberwald - beautiful views