Hikes in Nidda

Pure nature route. Over many forest paths, through silence and solitude. Contrasts through the visit of the typical Vogelsberg village of Eichelsdorf and a quarry with rare red tuff stone. SHORT HIKING ROUTE of 9 km (after 5.6 km turn to Eichelsdorf, then 3.4 km downhill) possible

Pure nature in Vogelsberg: forests, meadows, stream valleys and a mysterious tuff stone quarry – varied, peaceful and full of beautiful views.  

The valley of the Nidda is our start and the valley of the Nidder lies shortly before our destination. In between are the heights with wide views, e.g., of the Hoherodskopf and other lovely brook valleys. Culture to finish in the town of Gedern with its plain basalt church and the spacious castle complex with its good gastronomy. Day 06 Germany-Quer No. 4 - partial stage of the section Marburg - Spessart

The 1,200-year-old town of Laubach with its historic old town is a worthwhile starting point. Above it lies the 600-year-old castle built in the English style, right next to a large spa park. Our hike begins through many alleys left over from the Middle Ages. Built on a former volcanic vent is the half-timbered village of Stornfels. A detour (accommodation!) to Schotten with its Vulkaneum Museum is worthwhile. Day 5 Germany Cross Nr. 4 - Partial stage of the Marburg - Spessart section

Here you do not only follow the trail of the shepherds and sheep but immerse yourself deeply in a valuable cultural landscape and its volcanic history.

Vogelsberg Crossing: Forests, meadows, viewpoints, and historic sites such as Taufstein, Gackerstein, and Bismarck Tower offer nature, culture, and pure panoramic views.

The Upper German-Rhaetian Limes, which marked the border of the Roman Empire between the rivers Rhine and Danube over a length of 550 km.

​This tour explores the stunningly beautiful, meadow-rich landscape around the Eichköppel as well as the valleys of the Nidda, the Eichelbach, and the Nidder. Along the way, the beach at Lake Gedern invites you to take a dip.  From the Rathausstraße bus stop in Rainrod 1, we cross the Nidda Bridge, turn left immediately onto Uferstraße, and then follow the yellow-and-black R2 trail markers along the B455 and into the narrow Jagdhausstraße. Note: 130 m past the last houses, we turn left—unmarked—onto a field path that leads us to the edge of the forest. Here, a staircase leads steadily uphill to the scenic barbecue area on the Eierberg. At the cross path here, the trail keeps to the left and now follows the red-green double “V” of the Vulkanring. Our path soon descends through the forest, offering occasional beautiful views of Rainrod, idyllically situated in the Nidda Valley. 250 m before the state highway, the hike keeps to the right and soon winds its way along root-covered paths through the forest before finally crossing the B455 (caution!). Later, the route heads left toward the sports facilities in Eichelsdorf.The tour skirts the outskirts of the town and soon begins the ascent—lined with orchard meadows—up to the Eichköppel 2. The basalt ridge is designated a nature reserve due to its species-rich nutrient-poor grasslands and dense rows of field copses. Stunning panoramic views—back toward the Nidda Valley and ahead to the Hoherodskopf, rising 764 m with its striking tower—now accompany us along the Volcanic Ring. At Weiser Eichköppel, the hike follows the signs for “Ziegelhütte,” heads downhill, and crosses a small road here.A narrow path leads us to Concrete Bridge 3 over the Eichelbach. We follow the picturesque stream valley—often used for sheep grazing—upstream and can fully enjoy the floodplain landscape from a sensory bench 4. Soon we turn right onto a wide forest road and lookthe valley floor. After a long climb, the hike finally reaches a vantage point and now winds its way through the vast farmland—with the striking Hoherodskopf always in view.The route crosses a road and passes the Ziegelhütte 5 riding stable (self-service refrigerator). Wide forest trails now lead us to the tiny village of Streithain, where we cross the Hillersbach. At Weiser Glashütten, reached after a short climb, the tour heads toward the destination “Gederner See.” The Vulkanring trail markers guide us across the Nidder River and past Steinberg.We now hike along a narrow road at the edge of the Spießbach Valley (turn left at the fork by the information sign for the Eisenpfad/Spießweiher station) to Gederner See 6, where a swimming beach and a place to stop for refreshments invite us to take a break. The route runs on asphalt for only a short while before the double-V symbol leads us back into the fields.We finally cross a country road, veering diagonally to the right, and follow the paved path across the street for a longer stretch until we reach Burkhards 7—our destination for this stage. We ignore the Vulkanring, which branches off to the right onto a dirt road just before the village. At the Zum Niddertal inn across from the church (near the “Burkhards Gederner Weg” bus stop), we can then reflect on the tour.

Easy roundtrip around Bad Salzhausen (Nidda) through parts of the spa park, forest, and meadows. Beautiful view from Bismarkstein

An idyllic tour through 2 nature reserves, with beautiful forest edge paths and woodland trails.