Hiking 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

The Limes hiking trail begins in Rheinbrohl (Rhine) and ends at the Danube near Eining. It passes through the federal states of Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, and Bavaria. It can also be hiked in the reverse direction.

In six daily stages, the route goes all the way around the Vogelsberg, Europe's largest extinct volcano. The entire trail takes us through the diverse Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park and can be started at any point.

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.

In the Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park, it was hot during the early Tertiary. At that time, Europe’s largest volcano was active. Today, about seven million years later, it has left behind a relatively small but first-class hiking area. Instead of a large volcanic cone with the characteristic vent, basalt mountains rise with heights from 300 to 750 meters. Rock ribs and block fields, mixed forest, dry grassland, and scattered orchards are framed by rows of trees and hedges. The cultural landscape of the Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park is crisscrossed by numerous long-distance hiking trails. At the most beautiful spots, award-winning extra tours have been laid out as circular day hikes, so that the hiking guest staying in the region can explore a different exciting corner of the Vogelsberg landscape every day. All this is also offered by the Vulkanring as a 125 km long long-distance hiking trail. It runs in a large circle in the Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park and connects natural beauties, evidence of volcanic activity, and hospitable little towns. Wonderful views alternate with quiet forests, rustic wild streams with tranquil ponds.

Third section of my pilgrimage route to St. Florian