Best hard trails in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park

Vogelberg extra tour This route is a certified premium hiking trail. The circular route leads over the meadows of the Vogelsberg, past picturesque lakes and historical boundary stones. There are also some beautiful rock formations to discover along the route, but the pretty views and the Vogelsberg village of Lanzenhain are more likely to be remembered.

A varied section of the route in the Vogelsberg natural region, Hesse The first section of the Vulkanring Vogelsberg loop starts in historic Laubach (it is worthwhile to linger a while here and get to know the historic city a little better) and lead over springy beech forest paths and along picturesque stream valleys. The climb to the village of Stornfels is a little steeper, but when you get there you can relax in an inn. Highlights: - Half-timbered houses in Laubach - Laubach Castle -...

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A scenic section of the route in the Vogelsberg natural region, Hesse Stage 5 of the Vulkanring Vogelsberg hiking trail is the most demanding of the six sections and combines fascinating cultural sights with unforgettable natural moments. You get to the Totenköppel near Meiches, a former cult site of the Chatti and past the beautiful Schalksbach ponds from the 19th century, which are home to dragonflies, great crested grebes and rare aquatic plants. It goes over meadows and fields and you...

Natural section of the route in the Vogelsberg natural region, Hesse On the third stage of the Vulkanring Vogelsberg loop, you walk across idyllic meadows and pastures that alternate with shady forests. Since you don't wander through many villages, you should take enough provisions with you for a small picnic (in Herchenhain there are refreshments again). Every now and then there are climbs to conquer. Highlights: - Old castle - Völzberger head

A scenic section of the route in the Vogelsberg natural region, Hesse The second stage of the Vogelsberg volcano ring begins in Eichelsdorf. On the way you can enjoy the wonderful views of the Niddatal and up to the Hoherodskopf. You hike through picturesque heather, meadow and floodplain landscapes to Burkhards, where you can stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Gederner See - Gedener Castle and Park close to the route

Varied loop trail in the volcanic region Vogelsberg nature park, Hesse. You should plan around 6 hours for this hike. The hike can start in Hirzenhain or at the Gedern castle, for example. The Spiessweiher, which is part of a nature reserve, is particularly attractive in terms of landscape. Highlights of the hike: - Gedern Castle with the Alte Schmiede information center - Spießweiher - Iron art casting museum - Nidder

Long-distance hiking trail rich in nature and culture in the Vogelsberg natural region, Hesse This great circular hiking trail is entirely dedicated to Germany's only shield volcano - the Vogelsberg. Basalt is everywhere, so solidified lava from former eruptions. The route has a few more demanding climbs on the Stornfels, the "Old Castle" and on the Schlossberg in Ulrichstein. It goes over earthy forest and meadow paths; in the vicinity of the villages also on gravel forest roads. You should...