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Herbstein

Welcome to Herbstein in the beautiful Vogelsberg district! This charming little town lies in the heart of Germany and is a popular destination for nature lovers, culture enthusiasts and gourmets.

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Attractions in Herbstein


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recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 90.3 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 1,624 m
Descent 1,896 m

Part of a cycling trip on the Jakobsweg from Berlin to Santiago de Compostela.

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from Dirk Neubauer,   Community
Hiking Trail · Vogelsberg
Hoherodskopf circular route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8 km
Duration 2:02 h
Ascent 72 m
Descent 80 m

Hike with wide views, heathland, springs, basalt domes, and deciduous and coniferous forests interspersed with mosses and ferns.

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from Wolfgang Schulz,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.2 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 180 m
Descent 180 m

Basalt-hardened lava and huge rock blocks repeatedly meet us on this premium route. Lovely meadow paths and small pond landscapes with beautiful ...

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from Rüdiger Schneider,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Vogelsberg
Route to spa and sauna
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 46.6 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 476 m
Descent 476 m

Roll along the volcano bike path to the spa town of Herbstein, with cow pastures, streams, and villages as a backdrop and another spa, this time ...

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Wandermagazin
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.7 km
Duration 4:55 h
Ascent 224 m
Descent 224 m

The varied circular hike covers about 19 km through the beautiful nature of the Vogelsberg. Wide meadows, dense forests, and of course the namesake ...

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from Thorsten Günthert (www.best-mountain-artists.de),   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 10.6 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 154 m
Descent 136 m

The oldest and most popular hiking trail in Oberwald is the high-altitude circular route at Hoherodskopf, the core area of the Vogelberg.

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from Ulli's Wandertouren,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.3 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 260 m
Descent 260 m

High-altitude circular route with wide views, close to nature (many trails) and varied. Deciduous and coniferous forests and heathlands as well as ...

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from Rüdiger Schneider,   Community
Map / Rail cycle path 2: Volcano cycle path Glauburg - Schlitz
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 84.4 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 492 m
Descent 398 m

The stage appears long at first glance. But don't worry! Cheerful gliding is promised.

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Wandermagazin
Hiking Trail · Vogelsberg
Around Herbstein
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 96 m
Descent 95 m

The best way to get to know Herbstein - a route around it.Note: GPS-guided hiking!

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from Bauernhof- und Landurlaub in Hessen e.V.,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking Trail · Vogelsberg
Schalksbach Route - Herbstein
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.9 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 56 m
Descent 55 m

The route leads into the nearby nature reserve.Note: GPS-guided hiking!

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from Bauernhof- und Landurlaub in Hessen e.V.,   Outdooractive Editors
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Geographically, Herbstein is located at the foot of the Vogelsberg, the highest low mountain range in Hesse. The landscape around the town is characterised by rolling hills, dense forests and picturesque rivers. The basalt rocks, which are typical of this region, are particularly impressive.

Most relevant to tourism are the town's numerous sights. These include Eisenbach Castle from the 14th century and the historic town hall in the centre of the old town. Art and culture fans also get their money's worth here: the Alte Mühle museum shows changing exhibitions of contemporary art.

For culinary delights, restaurants such as the Gasthaus zum Löwen or the Zur Krone restaurant offer regional specialities such as "Grüne Soße" or "Handkäs' mit Musik". If you prefer a rustic meal, you can stop off at one of the many rustic forest restaurants.

The outdoor activities around Herbstein are also highly recommended. In summer, hikes through the Hoher Vogelsberg Nature Park or bicycle tours along the Volcano Cycle Path are tempting. In winter, skiing or cross-country skiing are ideal - the Hoherodskopf is particularly beautiful.

Even when the weather is bad, there is plenty to discover in Herbstein. A visit to the indoor swimming pool "Aquariohm" or the sauna area "Vulkantherme" provides relaxation and recreation.

All in all, Herbstein is definitely worth a trip! With this travel guide, you now have all the important information you need to get the most out of your stay. We hope you enjoy discovering this idyllic town at the foot of the Vogelsberg.

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  • November 03, 2023
    Rüdiger Schneider 
    September 20, 2023
    Tour in Teilen gewandert - immer in Kombination mit anderen Tagestouren (Hoherodskopf, Herbstein, Ulrichstein). Von Laubach bis Gedern bin ich komplett alles gewandert Sehr schön, jedoch kann man immer mal wieder auf schönere Wege ausweichen - das heißt, den Weg noch optimieren.
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    Written November 03, 2023
    Long Distance Hiking
    Vulkanring Vogelsberg
  • October 28, 2023
    Rüdiger Schneider 
    September 18, 2023
    Sehr schöne abwechslungreiche Tour
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    Written October 28, 2023
  • September 14, 2023
    Klaus Gröger
    September 14, 2023
    Unschwerer Rundweg ohne viele Höhenmeter. Teils auf Pfaden, aber auch viel auf breiten Schotterwegen. Interessante Natur, ein See, Moor und zwei Basaltkegel. Leider nur am Hoherodskopf mit Aussicht, ansonsten Wald. Bismarckturm leider geschlossen und Geiselstein zugewachsen.
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    Written September 14, 2023
  • June 11, 2023
    Marius. R.
    June 10, 2023
    Netter kleiner familientauglicher Rundweg auf Feld- und Forstwegen. Der Bismarckturm auf dem Taufstein ist leider bis auf Weiteres geschlossen, auch vom Geiselstein gibt es keine Aussicht zu erhaschen . Am Hoherodskopf gibt es dann viele Einkehrmöglichkeiten und viel Trubel...
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    Written June 11, 2023
  • April 20, 2023
    Oliver Jordan 
    Eine sehr schöne Tour, nur der Name ist irreführend. Man läuft etwa 10 km, bis man zum ersten mal ein paar Steine rumliegen sieht. Später durchquert man nochmal einen Wald, in dem ein paar Steine rumliegen. Von Felsentour kann keine Rede sein, eher Wassertour, weil fast immer Bäche, Seen oder Sumpf in der Nähe sind.
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    Written April 20, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Rock Tour Herbstein
  • September 02, 2022
    Jörg Lang
    September 02, 2022
    HERBSTEIN Felsen-Tour 2022... eine super schöne, abwechslungsreiche Route. Die Tour führt über Trail, offene Weg und durch schöne Wälder mit tollen Ausblicken in die weite Landschaft.
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    Written September 02, 2022
  • September 08, 2021
    Björn Diebel 
    September 08, 2021
    Wunder schöne kleine Tour mit vielen Sachen zum erleben vor allem am Hoherodskopf. Kann jeden denn Baumkronenpfad empfehlen
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    Written September 08, 2021
  • April 18, 2021
    Andy S 
    April 18, 2021
    Eine tolle Tour, die alles beinhaltet. Wald, Wiesen, Seen, Bäche und die verschiedenen Felsformationen des Vulkanringes. Sehr schöne Wegführung mit gut ausgebauten Wegen sowie einigen Trails inklusive guter Beschilderung und Bernds Rastplatz mit Lauterbacher Köstlichkeiten sogar bei winterlichen Verhältnissen Anfang April. Unbedingt wieder!
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    Written April 18, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Rock Tour Herbstein
  • September 21, 2020
    Yvonne Jenisch
    September 21, 2020
    Tolle Runde. Leider teilweise auf der Strasse.
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    Written September 21, 2020
    Bicycle Rides
    Route to spa and sauna
  • July 23, 2020
    Yvonne Jenisch
    July 23, 2020
    Super tolle Strecke, gut ausgeschildert. Bei trockener Witterung sehr zu empfehlen.
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    Written July 23, 2020
  • May 04, 2020
    Wolfgang Theis 
    May 03, 2020
    Ein schöner Rundweg für eine Tageswanderung (19 km). Weitgehend gut ausgeschildert, aber an zwei Stellen fehlen Hinweise: beim Hexenstein (Abzweig Vulkanweg Vogelsberg) und beim Aufstieg zum Diebstein (von Lanzenhain her). Sehr nett auch der Rastplatz mit bereitstehenden Getränken ;)
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    Written May 04, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Rock Tour Herbstein
  • April 12, 2020
    Simone M
    April 11, 2020
    Schöne, abwechslungsreiche Tour.
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    Photo: M Simone, Community
    Photo: M Simone, Community
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    Photo: M Simone, Community
    Photo: M Simone, Community
    Written April 12, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Rock Tour Herbstein

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