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The Top 10 Gorges in the Vogelsberg Mountains

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 10

to choose from in the Vogelsberg Mountains. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Vogelsberg Mountains.

Last updated: November 27, 2025

Gilgbachtal Geotope

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The Gilgbachtal is the result of erosion processes that began 15 million years ago when volcanism in the Vogelsberg was already drawing to a close. While large chunks and blocks …

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Hardt Gorge Trail

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Very contemplative place. On the circular route you will experience pure nature.

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Teufelskanzel (Vogelsberg Mountains)

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From here you can see a large part of the gorge in all its glory. Linger, gaze around and let your soul dangle...

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Entrance to Hardtschlucht Gorge

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A wonderful piece of earth that you can visit again and again without getting bored. One of my absolute favorite places. This is the entrance if you want to walk to the gorge from Homberg.

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Heißbachtal Gorge and Basalt Cliffs

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A small "canyon" on the edge of the Wetterau!

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Kälberbach Valley

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The area is great - also for school classes etc. It is a rest, grill and event space, the "Leohütte" available. Named after the former Forstrat. Also the whirlpool is …

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Exposed tree roots in Hardtschlucht

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Impressions of the Hardtschlucht. Large and old trees that have exposed roots.

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Washed-Out Path by the Stream

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The rain washed out all the way

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Moosberg Forest Ravine

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Nice place in the forest

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Bench with a View of the Erosional Gully (Erosionsrinne)

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A nice place. In front of you the meadow and behind you the beginning of the Hartdtschlucht. The erosion channel, created by water that has made its way over millions of years.

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The Top 10 Gorges in the Vogelsberg Mountains

Gilgbachtal Geotope

Hardt Gorge Trail

Teufelskanzel (Vogelsberg Mountains)

Entrance to Hardtschlucht Gorge

Heißbachtal Gorge and Basalt Cliffs

Kälberbach Valley

Exposed tree roots in Hardtschlucht

Washed-Out Path by the Stream

Moosberg Forest Ravine

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