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Fernwald

Welcome to the travel guide for Fernwald, Giessen - a beautiful destination in Germany. The town lies on the edge of the Vogelsberg mountains and is surrounded by picturesque countryside. There are many reasons why Fernwald is worth a visit.

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recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 34.4 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 210 m
Descent 210 m

Bike route from Gießen to Lich, past the small animal park Fernwald, through Lich to Arnsberg Monastery with its adjacent animal park and back ...

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from Katharina Müller,   Das Lahntal
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 39 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 294 m
Descent 294 m

Varied bike route with magnificent views and historic places.

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from Katharina Müller,   Das Lahntal
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 9.4 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 102 m
Descent 102 m

The circular route starts at the Europaviertel in Gießen, leads through the Hohe Warte, skirts Annerod, passes the Przewalski horses to a ...

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from Katharina Müller,   Das Lahntal
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.9 km
Duration 1:25 h
Ascent 104 m
Descent 104 m

Bike route from Gießen city center via the Wieseckaue city park and the Philosophenwald, along Butterweg to the small animal park Fernwald and back

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from Katharina Müller,   Das Lahntal
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 15.1 km
Duration 3:36 h
Ascent 104 m
Descent 104 m

Circular route to Schiffenberg Monastery with a wide view over the city of Gießen and the surrounding Gießen area.

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from Eric Wesenberg,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.6 km
Duration 2:07 h
Ascent 32 m
Descent 31 m

From the sports field in Albach to just before Burkhardsfelden and back through the forest.

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from Klaus Gröger,   Community
Hiking Trail · Giessen County
(Evening) walk in Fernwald
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 2.8 km
Duration 0:45 h
Ascent 15 m
Descent 15 m

A short walk in Steinbach, which is especially worthwhile in the evening hours with the low sun.

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from Katharina Müller,   Das Lahntal
Difficulty
Distance 35 km
Duration 2:17 h
Ascent 235 m
Descent 235 m

Kleinlinden - Giessen Mining Forest - Oberhof - Watzenborn-Steinberg - Pohlheim - Grüningen - Dorf-Güll - Peterseen - Wetter - Hofgut Kolnhausen - ...

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from Hans Lautze,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Lahntal
Lahn-Limes bike trail
Difficulty closed
Distance 38.5 km
Duration 2:42 h
Ascent 215 m
Descent 210 m

Lahn-Limes bike trail A small bike tour in the Gießen basin past Roman relics. Scenic and relaxing.

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from Klaus-Dieter Ruhs,   Community
Difficulty easy
Distance 31.2 km
Duration 1:41 h
Ascent 183 m
Descent 183 m

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Geographical location and special features: Fernwald is located in the centre of Germany, about 80 kilometres north of Frankfurt am Main. The town consists of several villages and has an area of around 22 square kilometres. A special attraction are the numerous lakes and forests in the surrounding area.

Touristically relevant sights: There are several interesting sights to discover in Fernwald. Steinberg Castle, for example, dates back to the 16th century and impresses with its architecture as well as the beautiful gardens. Arnsburg Monastery is also worth a visit: here you can not only admire the historic buildings, but also take part in guided tours or buy regional products in the monastery shop.

Cultural highlights and events: In addition to the historic buildings, Fernwald also offers cultural highlights such as concerts or theatre performances at various locations in the town. In addition, there are regular folk festivals where you can sample local specialities.

Culinary specialities: The region around Fernwald is known for its hearty dishes such as Handkäs' mit Musik (a type of cheese) or Grüne Soße (a herb sauce). You can try these specialities in the numerous inns and restaurants.

Outdoor activities: The surroundings of Fernwald are ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling or swimming. The lakes around the town are particularly recommended, where there are also opportunities for fishing. In winter, there is also the skiing area at Hoherodskopf.

Best seasons and places: In spring and summer, nature blossoms in the region and it is especially worthwhile to go on hikes or bicycle tours. In autumn, on the other hand, mushroom hunters can have their fun. Fernwald also has a lot to offer in winter: The skiing area at Hoherodskopf opens its slopes from December.

Conclusion: Fernwald is worth a visit - whether you are interested in culture, enjoy hiking or simply want to relax. The picturesque landscape as well as the culinary specialities make a stay unforgettable. With this travel guide you are well prepared for your next trip to Fernwald!

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  • November 30, 2019
    Sascha Toelle
    November 30, 2019
    Gemütliche Runde mit schönen Abschnitten um den Crosser mal zu treten.
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    Written November 30, 2019
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