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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful routes in Hesse
Hiking Trail
· Hochsauerlandkreis
Briloner Kammweg
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Difficulty
T2
moderate
47.9 km
14:00 h
1,350 m
1,350 m
About 50 kilometers of scenic high ground, vast forests, and varied trails between Brilon and Willingen—the Briloner Kammweg showcases the Sauerland’s tranquil side.
Hiking Trail
· Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Premium Trail P22 Sankt Ottilien
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.2 km
3:00 h
219 m
219 m
This 12-kilometer-long hiking trail, which winds around the idyllic little village of St. Ottilien, takes hikers through both the beautiful natural scenery of the Söhre and historic sites.
Hiking Trail
· Lahn-Dill-Bergland
Dietzhölztal and Eschenburg Silver Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
8.6 km
2:00 h
224 m
227 m
Starting at the beautiful Hammerweiher, follow a circular trail in the footsteps of silver and discover historically and culturally significant landmarks such as the Old Border Oak or the Steinbrück Hauberg.
Hiking Trail
· Frankfurt am Main and surroundings
Vilbelsteig
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Difficulty
moderate
12.4 km
3:05 h
126 m
126 m
The Vilbelsteig premium urban hiking trail connects Nidda, Murals, and Wasserburg with the city forest and orchard meadows. It also offers sweeping views across the Rhine-Main region all the way to the Taunus Mountains.
Bicycle Rides
· Edersee Region
Edersee-Atlantis Bike Tour - In Search of Sunken Villages
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
36.7 km
3:45 h
334 m
334 m
Discover Edersee-Atlantis on the Edersee Cycling Loop! The route starts in Nieder-Werbe and takes you past old village sites, the dam, and the Asel Bridge. Ideal for e-bikes (there’s an uphill section near Asel/Basdorf).
Mountain Bike
· Waldeck-Frankenberg County
Usseler Huts & Trails Loop: The Best of Hiking and Refreshments
recommended route
Difficulty
▲S3
difficult
67.3 km
16:30 h
1,507 m
1,476 m
A blend of fun and trail riding: A varied mountain bike tour through the most beautiful mountain ranges and heathlands in the Willingen MTB region—including four fantastic places to stop for a break.
Hiking Trail
· Kurpfalz
From Neckargemünd via the Lammerskopf and Greiner Eck to Hirschhorn
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
24.2 km
7:10 h
832 m
818 m
A varied hike starting in Neckargmünd, through the Schwalbennest Nature Reserve, over the Lammerskopf, through Schönau, and over the Greiner Eck to Hirschhorn. We’ll be walking mainly on forest trails and sometimes on narrow paths, which can be quite overgrown at times.
Long Distance Hiking
· Hochsauerlandkreis
Hiking in the Sauerland: 4 Days from Winterberg to Olsberg
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Difficulty
difficult
56.1 km
15:35 h
1,278 m
1,607 m
Four days of varied hiking through the Rothaar Mountains: Scenic high-altitude trails, high-altitude heathlands, forests, and places of spiritual reflection lead from Winterberg through Willingen and Brilon to Olsberg.
Gravel Bike
· WIESBADEN RHEINGAU
Bike Like a Local—Eltville to Rüdesheim
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
55.7 km
5:13 h
657 m
657 m
Bike Like a Local – It combines cycling, history, and stories into an interactive experience.
This way, you can explore the beauty of our region at your own pace whenever you want.
Hiking Trail
"On Easy Paths": From Grabenhöfchen to Fuldaer Haus, circling the Maulkuppe – Rhön
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.3 km
1:35 h
59 m
59 m
A panoramic hike with views of the Rhön peaks. The Poppenhausen Art Mile combines nature and art to create a delightful and popular excursion destination in the Rhön region.


