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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: December 7, 2025

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1. Pfordt Lake – Fulda River Valley loop from Pfordt

32.8km

01:58

210m

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

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4.7

(356)

771

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

39.4km

02:23

220m

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

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4.9

(32)

165

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

136km

08:17

1,160m

Hard 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

Hard 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

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

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4.8

(100)

436

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6. Nidda Railway Bridge, Assenheim – Nidda River loop from Nidda

66.2km

03:47

190m

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

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4.7

(107)

321

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7. Schwalm River at Zella – Along the Schwalm River loop from Alsfeld

52.2km

03:09

340m

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

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4.9

(126)

460

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8. Nidda Reservoir – Nidda Reservoir loop from Gettenau-Bingenheim

59.7km

03:38

430m

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

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4.7

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393

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

67.3km

04:05

600m

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

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4.8

(155)

515

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

33.3km

02:04

280m

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

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The best cycling routes in the Vogelsberg Mountains

1. Pfordt Lake – Fulda River Valley loop from Pfordt

2. Rail Trail Laubach–Hungen – Lich Old Town 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. Nidda Railway Bridge, Assenheim – Nidda River loop from Nidda

7. Schwalm River at Zella – Along the Schwalm River loop from Alsfeld

8. Nidda Reservoir – Nidda Reservoir loop from Gettenau-Bingenheim

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

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

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