Best partially-paved trails in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park

Accessible by train / bus

A varied hike in the Vogelsberg volcanic region, Hesse. Following the Lauter and the Eisenbach, you leave Lauterbach in a southerly direction. Although you cross some pretty wooded areas, the route mainly takes you through open landscapes. Highlights of the hike: - Schalksbachteiche nature reserve - Eisenbach Castle (short detour) - Lauterbach - Herbstein

Beautiful loop hiking trail in the Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park, Hesse. This loop hike starts at the village community center in Mauswinkel (those arriving by bus or train use the "Am Denkmal" stop). There are many benches along the way from which the magnificent views of the Bracht valley and the surrounding towns of Illnhausen, Mauswinkel, and Kirchbracht can be enjoyed. The forest passage near the Horstmühle is particularly beautiful. There are places to stop. Highlights of the...

Panoramic loop trail in the Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park, Hesse. The loop trail S3 of the Birsteiner hiking trails leads via Obersotzbach and Untersotzbach to the pond "Waschweiher" and then via the Birkenhoefe back to the starting point. The hiking sign is a black S3 in a white circle. Highlights of the hike: - extensive field landscapes - Waschweiher

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

The tour officially begins and ends at the village community center in Unterreichenbach. Optimally, you hike the route clockwise. After a short walk you will reach the "Vogelsberger Dom", a visit of which is highly recommended. We continue past the sports field and the Rombach pond, crossing the B 276, on beautiful paths to the Birstein district of Fischborn. You can take a break at the rest area and water trail "Weg des Wassers". The route of drinking water from Vogelsberg to Frankfurt can...