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Vogelsberg Mountains

Vogelsberg Mountains

The best cycling routes in the Vogelsberg Mountains

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Cycling in the Vogelsberg Mountains is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Gießen District. So you can find your perfect Vogelsberg Mountains bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

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1. Pfordter Lake – Lüdermünd Watchtower loop from Pfordt

32.8km

01:58

210m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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754

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2. Rail Trail Laubach–Hungen – Old Town of Lich loop from Queckborn

39.8km

02:25

230m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(30)

169

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3. Lauterbach Old Town – The bridge in the forest loop from Oberwald

136km

08:18

1,170m

1,180m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(360)

1,175

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4. Lumda-Wieseck Cycling Route – Badenburg Castle on the Lahn loop from Grünberg (Oberhessen)

56.6km

03:21

290m

Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4.8

(466)

1,619

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5. Vorderburg Schlitz – Historic Old Town of Schlitz loop from Lauterbach Nord

63.3km

03:48

450m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4.7

(99)

312

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6. Village Square Willingshausen – Along the Schwalm River loop from Alsfeld

52.2km

03:09

340m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(155)

515

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7. Nidda Reservoir Dam – Nidda Reservoir loop from Bad Salzhausen

33.3km

02:04

280m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(74)

358

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8. Wooden Minion Sculpture – Vogelsberg Southern Railway Cycle Path loop from Hartmannshain

67.3km

04:06

600m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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411

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9. View of Schlitz Castles – Schlitz River loop from Müs

27.3km

01:38

180m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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403

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10. Historic Old Town of Schlitz – View of Schlitz Castles loop from Schlitz

18.6km

01:06

120m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in the Vogelsberg Mountains

1. Pfordter Lake – Lüdermünd Watchtower loop from Pfordt

2. Rail Trail Laubach–Hungen – Old Town of Lich loop from Queckborn

3. Lauterbach Old Town – The bridge in the forest loop from Oberwald

4. Lumda-Wieseck Cycling Route – Badenburg Castle on the Lahn loop from Grünberg (Oberhessen)

5. Vorderburg Schlitz – Historic Old Town of Schlitz loop from Lauterbach Nord

6. Village Square Willingshausen – Along the Schwalm River loop from Alsfeld

7. Nidda Reservoir Dam – Nidda Reservoir loop from Bad Salzhausen

8. Wooden Minion Sculpture – Vogelsberg Southern Railway Cycle Path loop from Hartmannshain

9. View of Schlitz Castles – Schlitz River loop from Müs

10. Historic Old Town of Schlitz – View of Schlitz Castles loop from Schlitz

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