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Nidda

Welcome to charming Nidda, a destination in the Wetteraukreis region of Germany. This travel guide will help you discover the best travel tips and sights.

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Attractions in Nidda


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Hiking Trail · Vogelsberg
NaturTour Nidda
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 13.6 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 286 m
Descent 287 m

Pure nature in Vogelsberg: forests, meadows, stream valleys and a mysterious tuff stone quarry – varied, peaceful and full of beautiful views.  

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from Reiner Penther,   Wandermagazin
Bicycle Rides · Vogelsberg
Volcano route to the Nidda reservoir
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 34.4 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 428 m
Descent 428 m

A whim of nature caused brine to spring from the earth at the junction of the Vogelsberg and Wetterau in Bad Salzhausen. Confusingly, the salt ...

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Wandermagazin
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.7 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 375 m
Descent 380 m

Pure nature route. Over many forest paths, through silence and solitude. Contrasts through the visit of the typical Vogelsberg village of ...

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from Rüdiger Schneider,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.9 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 360 m
Descent 190 m

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, ...

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from Rüdiger Schneider,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 310 m
Descent 360 m

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 ...

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from Rüdiger Schneider,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Vogelsberg
High route over Nidda and Nidder valley
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 34.4 km
Duration 3:25 h
Ascent 481 m
Descent 483 m

Orchard meadows are old. A rural fruit tree planting culture dating back many centuries. They are biotopes, refuges for bats, songbirds, insects, ...

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Wandermagazin
Bicycle Rides · Vogelsberg
Gateway to Vogelsberg
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 18.2 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 159 m
Descent 160 m

Orchard meadows are old. A rural, centuries-old fruit tree planting culture. They are biotopes. Refuge for bats, songbirds, insects, and cavity ...

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Wandermagazin
Long Distance Hiking · Lahntal
Vulkanring Vogelsberg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 121.3 km
Duration 31:35 h
Ascent 2,260 m
Descent 2,257 m

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 ...

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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
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Geographically, Nidda lies on the edge of the Vogelsberg mountains and is surrounded by picturesque countryside. There are numerous hiking and cycling trails through the forests and fields, as well as many historic buildings in the old town.

The town has a rich history with many cultural highlights such as Nidda Castle from the 14th century or the town church of St. Laurentius from the 12th century. Another highlight is the museum in the Torhaus with interesting exhibitions on the town's history.

In addition to the historical sights, Nidda also offers culinary specialities such as regional specialities of wild boar or fresh fish from the nearby rivers.

For outdoor activities, spring and summer are particularly suitable, when you can go on bike tours or enjoy canoeing on the Nidder. In autumn, walks through the colourful forests are particularly beautiful and in winter, the Hoherodskopf skiing area is only a short drive away.

If the weather is bad, we recommend a visit to the indoor swimming pool "Aquariohm", where you can swim or use a gym.

The best time to visit Nidda is during the annual wine festival in August, where local winegrowers present their wines and there is a colourful programme for young and old.

Nidda is definitely worth a trip, with its historical sights, culinary specialities and outdoor activities in the picturesque countryside. We hope this guide will help you with your planning!

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Reviews

  • May 09, 2024
    Jens Krombach
    May 05, 2024
    Sehr schöner und gut ausgeschilderter Weg. Leider war er aufgrund der Regenfälle sehr matschig.
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    Written May 09, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Nature Tour Nidda
  • November 14, 2023
    Rüdiger Schneider 
    September 24, 2023
    Durch viele Naturräume und über naturbelassene Weg geht es auf dieser Wanderung. Hier ist man überwiegend alleine unterwegs.
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    Urige Wegabschnitte am laufenden Band
    Photo: Rüdiger Schneider, Community
    Weite Blicke -hier zum Hoherodskopf -
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    An einer "Tränke" zum selber bedienen!
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    Parkähnliche Landschaft kurz vor Gedern
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    Die Weite eröffnet neue Horizonte
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    Written November 14, 2023
  • November 14, 2023
    Rüdiger Schneider 
    September 15, 2023
    Die Wanderung bietet viel Abwechslung, sowohl in der Natur, als auch mit den schönen Orten zum Start und am Ziel.
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    Auf der Höhe hinter Laubach
    Photo: Rüdiger Schneider, Community
    Der Vulkanring Vogelsberg ist gut markiert
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    Prämiumverdächtige Hinweisschilder
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    Rast auf der Liegebank bei Stornfels
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    Ein Pfadabschnitt verläuft über Stock und Stein
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    Written November 14, 2023
  • 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
  • November 02, 2023
    Rüdiger Schneider 
    September 22, 2023
    Eine der schönsten Touren mit naturbelassenen Wegen und Pfaden im Vogelsberggebiet
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    Steinbruch Michelnau
    Photo: Rüdiger Schneider, Community
    Aussichten bis zum Taunus
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    Waldpfade und Naturschutzgebiete
    Photo: Rüdiger Schneider, Community
    Urige naturbelassene Bereiche direkt am Wanderweg
    Photo: Rüdiger Schneider, Community
    Gut markierte Weg - hier, nahe bei Eichelsdorf
    Photo: Rüdiger Schneider, Community
    Written November 02, 2023
  • May 01, 2023
    Kim Sen-Gupta
    May 01, 2023
    Sehr schöner Weg. Gut ausgeschildert, so dass man die auch hier oft falsche Streckenführung der Navi ignorieren kann.
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    Written May 01, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Nature Tour Nidda
  • June 01, 2021
    Klaus Gröger
    June 01, 2021
    Wer die Einsamkeit sucht, ist hier genau richtig. Bin auf der ganzen Strecke niemandem begegnet! Sehr schöne und abwechslungsreiche Tour, viele Pfade und Wiesenwege, sehr geringe Anteile Forstweg und Straße. Ein paar nette Blicke am Anfang und am Ende, oft durch dichten Wald - vor allem vor und nach dem sehenswerten Heißbachgrund. Insgesamt empfehlenswert.
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    Photo: Klaus Gröger, Community
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    Written June 01, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Naturtour Eichelsdorf
  • March 26, 2021
    Martin Braun
    Sehr anspruchsvolle Tour mit langen Anstiegen und schwungvollen Abfahrten durch die schöne mittelhessische Landschaft.
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    Allee beim Hofgut Haubenmühle
    Photo: Martin Braun, Community
    Hinter Ulfa
    Photo: Martin Braun, Community
    Hessische Streuobstwiese
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    Dorf auf dem Berg: Stornfels
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    Stornfels
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    Written March 26, 2021
  • November 07, 2020
    Beatrix Fraese 
    Klare fünf Sterne - tolle Tour! Wald, Feld, Ausblicke, kleiner See zum Rasten. Was will man mehr?
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    Written November 07, 2020
  • August 08, 2015
    Uli Fischlein
    Wirklich schöne und abwechslungsreiche Route bei der es immer was zu gucken gibt. Und eine prima Alternative als Weg zum Stausee mit vielen Extra-Höhenmetern. Werde ich bestimmt wieder mal fahren.
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    Written August 08, 2015
  • August 24, 2014
    Oliver Schmidt
    August 24, 2014
    Meine Lieblingstour in Hessen. Die Landschaft ist sehr idyllisch. Der Steinbruch ist die Tourverlängerung wert.
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    Written August 24, 2014
    Hiking Trail
    NaturTour Nidda
  • April 29, 2014
    Bernd Rühl
    April 24, 2014
    Eine wunderschöne Tour welche durch abwechslungsreiche Landschaften führt. Die Verlängerung hst sich schon wegen dem Tuffsteinbruch gelohnt.
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    Tourstart
    Photo: Bernd Rühl, Community
    Tuffsteinbruch Michelnau
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    Leads at Eichelbach
    Photo: Bernd Rühl, Community
    Written April 29, 2014
    Hiking Trail
    NaturTour Nidda

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