Best wildlife trails in Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park

4.2(84 reviews)

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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·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Family-friendly hike in the Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park, Hesse. With almost 6 km and only moderate differences in altitude, this route is made for jogging and walking. Also suitable for families with children. There is a beautiful campsite right on the Niddastausee. Highlights of the hike: - familyfriendly - Niddastausee
#2 - Drei-Seen-Tour Freiensteinau
4.4 (31)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Popular premium hiking trail in the Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park, Hesse. The three lakes tour is not only part of the Vogelsberg extra tours, but is also a certified premium hiking trail. You hike along three idyllic lakes and through forests and fields. After the hike, you can stop 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·5.7 mi·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 Hessian Vogelsberg. There are eight information points with QR codes where you can find out all sorts of interesting things about the region and the mountain meadows. You walk across an open landscape with hedges and short forest sections, small rock formations and streams. In addition, you have beautiful views in all...
#4 - Hochwaldhausen - Lanzenhain - Schwarzer Fluss
4.5 (2)·Hard·12.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
#5 - Friedrichsberg and Baerensteine from Michelnau quarry
4.0 (2)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Beautiful loop in Hesse, Germany. By car you can park near the old quarry. Right at the beginning you have a beautiful view of the former Michelnau quarry. It goes through the forest and slightly uphill to the summit stone. Continue to the Schmittenblick and then downhill and along fields. From time to time there are benches to rest, but you should bring your own food and drink. Highlights: - Old Michelnau quarry
#6 - Waldsiedlung - Hoherodskopf - Willi Appel Linde
3.1 (9)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
The Hoherodskopf is an adventure mountain on which there is a lot to discover. There is a climbing forest, a summer toboggan run and also a treetop path. It is the only treetop path with suspension bridges in Europe and is suitable for the whole family (including small children). At a height of up to 15 meters you walk from tree top to tree top and get to know the forest from a completely different perspective.
#7 - Waschweiher way
5.0 (2)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
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
#8 - Nidda - Nidder - Weg
Hard·8.3 mi·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 3.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 485 ft.

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 12.1 mi 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 1,709 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Nidda - Nidder - Weg, which has 1,312 ft of elevation gain.