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Hungen

Welcome to Hungen, a charming destination in the heart of Germany. This Travel Guide gives you an insight into the geographical location and special features of Hungen as well as tips on tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events, culinary specialities and the best outdoor activities.

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Attractions in Hungen


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Hiking Trail · Lahntal
Residenzenring Part 3: Lich-Hungen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.1 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 86 m
Descent 108 m

The Residenzenring connects four small towns with remarkable medieval town centers, city fortifications, castles, and half-timbered houses, as well ...

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from Wolfgang Schulz,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Hiking · Lahntal
The Residenzenring
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 70 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 659 m
Descent 659 m

The Residenzenring connects four small towns with sights including partly late medieval town centers, castles, fortresses, former monasteries, town ...

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Hiking Trail · Vogelsberg
Residenzenring part 4: Hungen-Laubach
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.3 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 331 m
Descent 278 m

The Residenzenring connects four small towns with remarkable medieval town centers, city fortifications, castles, and half-timbered houses, as well ...

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from Wolfgang Schulz,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.5 km
Duration 5:40 h
Ascent 245 m
Descent 192 m

At the start, following the course of the Horloff, you hike over the ridge of Eichberg and see the day's goal Laubach lying at the foot of the ...

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from Susanne Appel,   Wandermagazin
Long Distance Hiking · Middle Rhine
Eastern Limes hiking trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 736 km
Duration 194:10 h
Ascent 9,553 m
Descent 9,262 m

The Limes hiking trail begins in Rheinbrohl (Rhine) and ends at the Danube near Eining. It passes through the federal states of Rhineland ...

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Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald
Mountain Bike · Frankfurt am Main and surroundings
E3: Wetterau and High Vogelsberg from Münzenberg to Fulda
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 88.7 km
Duration 8:30 h
Ascent 1,451 m
Descent 1,390 m

Part of a bike trip from Perl (Mosel) to Eastern Europe on the European long-distance hiking trail E 3.

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from Dirk Neubauer,   Community
Hiking Trail · Lahntal
Residenzring (2nd stage)
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.4 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 62 m
Descent 84 m

This stage breathes the breath of history from different eras, the park of Lich Castle from the first third of the 19th century, the former ...

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from Reiner Penther,   Wandermagazin
Long Distance Hiking · Frankfurt am Main and surroundings
Taunus-Rhön-Route (Vogelsberg)
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 96.7 km
Duration 25:30 h
Ascent 1,445 m
Descent 1,371 m

The high route at the Vogelsberg massif, the largest extinct volcano in Europe, is undoubtedly the highlight of this route from the Taunus to the ...

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from Matthias Stiel,   Outdooractive Premium
Bicycle Rides · Vogelsberg
From the spa town to the bathing lake
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 26.8 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 148 m
Descent 148 m

Here is the soothing peace, the village atmosphere of a spa town where everything happens quieter, slower, and more subdued. There is Nidda with ...

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Hiking Trail · Lahntal
Circular route Hungen
Map / Circular route Hungen
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 25.5 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 132 m
Descent 132 m

An varied route awaits us. Through magnificent deciduous forests, past quiet waters, through wide meadows and fields, with magnificent distant ...

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from Susanne Appel,   Wandermagazin
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Hungen is located in the federal state of Hesse between Frankfurt am Main and Gießen. The town is surrounded by picturesque landscapes - rolling hills, green forests and riverbanks along the Lahn provide an idyllic backdrop for hiking or cycling tours. Nearby is also Laubach Castle with its magnificent baroque gardens.

A highlight for those interested in culture is certainly the "Alte Burg" museum, which houses historical exhibits from the Middle Ages to modern times. The town church with its late Gothic tower is also worth a visit.

If you like to try regional specialities, you should definitely enjoy the traditional Hessian cuisine - for example Handkäs' mit Musik (a spicy cheese) or Frankfurter Grüne Soße (herb sauce). Another delicacy is apple wine specialities such as Bembel or Geripptes.

For outdoor fans, Hungen offers many possibilities: Hiking on the volcano cycle path through the Vogelsberg or canoeing on the Lahn are among the most popular activities. In winter you can even go skiing on the Hoherodskopf!

Even when the weather is bad, there is plenty to do in Hungen. For example, visit the indoor swimming pool or the bowling alley in the sports centre.

Overall, Hungen is definitely worth a trip, especially for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts. The town offers many opportunities for outdoor activities as well as culinary experiences - a perfect destination for a relaxing holiday!

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  • July 01, 2026
    Raphael Bürgel 
    Sauber und sehr freundlich und auch die Toilette sauber wie zuhause und der Kaffee lecker wie zuhause.
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    Written July 01, 2026
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  • September 10, 2021
    Simone M
    Schöne und leichte Tour. Gut ausgeschildert.
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    Written September 10, 2021
  • July 23, 2020
    Andreas Meier 
    July 23, 2020
    Die Nordroute der Wetterauer Seenplatte ist eine schöne Runde, die an insgesamt fünf Seen vorbeiführt, die durch Rekultivierung des Braunkohletagebaus entstanden sind. Höhepunkt ist der Trais-Horloffer See, in dem das Baden erlaubt ist.
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    Written July 23, 2020

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