The best running trails in the Vogelsberg Mountains

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Running in the Vogelsberg Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Vogelsberg Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Bench with a view of the lake – View of Nidda Reservoir loop from Betzenrod	Expert 00:49 7.69km
Hoherodskopf Observation Tower loop from Michelbach	Expert 02:13 18.1km
View of Nidda Reservoir – Bench with a view of the lake loop from Rainrod	Intermediate 00:33 5.33km
Flößerteiche – Nidda Spring loop from Breungeshain	Intermediate 00:49 7.41km
Hoherodskopf Observation Tower – Flößerteiche loop from Schotten	Expert 06:02 52.0km
Rombachsweiher – Vogelsberg Southern Railway loop from Birstein	Expert 02:17 21.5km
Rombachsweiher loop from Unterreichenbach	Intermediate 01:00 9.41km
Scenic Forest Path – Old Railway Bridge loop from Angersbach	Intermediate 00:59 9.34km
Erlenteich Pond loop from Alsfeld	Intermediate 00:40 6.37km

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Bench with a view of the lake – View of Nidda Reservoir loop from Betzenrod
00:49
7.69km
6:19/km
60m
60m
Expert
4.7
(27)
321
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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2
Hoherodskopf Observation Tower loop from Michelbach
02:13
18.1km
7:20/km
520m
520m
Expert
4.8
(6)
124
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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View of Nidda Reservoir – Bench with a view of the lake loop from Rainrod
00:33
5.33km
6:17/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
4.8
(30)
302
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Flößerteiche – Nidda Spring loop from Breungeshain
00:49
7.41km
6:36/km
100m
100m
Intermediate
4.8
(4)
88
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Hoherodskopf Observation Tower – Flößerteiche loop from Schotten
06:02
52.0km
6:59/km
1,070m
1,070m
Expert
81
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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6
Rombachsweiher – Vogelsberg Southern Railway loop from Birstein
02:17
21.5km
6:21/km
230m
230m
Expert
4.0
(2)
61
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Rombachsweiher loop from Unterreichenbach
01:00
9.41km
6:23/km
110m
110m
Intermediate
4.2
(13)
59
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
Scenic Forest Path – Old Railway Bridge loop from Angersbach
00:59
9.34km
6:17/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
5.0
(3)
70
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Erlenteich Pond loop from Alsfeld
00:40
6.37km
6:15/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
5.0
(2)
63
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.