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Beautiful fish pond, great landscape, easy H circular route

Once a reservoir for floating wood, then a trout farm and now a nature reserve. An idyllic spot on earth.

The leisure lake is a popular meeting place for athletes, weekend trippers, anglers, walkers and those seeking relaxation. Boat rental, surfing and sailing school, a large children's playground and sunny meadows provide variety. The 5 kilometer long asphalted circular path around the reservoir is ideal for inline skaters, cyclists and skaters as well as for a relaxing walk. Benches and sensory loungers invite you to rest along the way.

The Nidda rises at Hoherodskopf, flows through Schotten in a small stream and is stopped by the Niddatalsperre directly at the southern end of the town. The result is the 65 hectare Niddastausee and a wonderful local recreation area. Surrounded by meadows and forests, the reservoir is one of the largest lakes in Hesse. The recreational lake is a popular meeting place for athletes, weekend trippers, anglers, walkers and those looking for relaxation. Boat rentals, surfing and sailing schools, a large children's playground and sunny meadows provide variety. https://www.tourist-schotten.de/schotten/niddastausee.html

The Nidda Reservoir (Niddatalsperre) covers an area of approximately 65 hectares and is located between Schotten and Rainrod in the Nidda Valley. The reservoir is surrounded by meadows and forests and is a wonderful local recreation area. The swimming and leisure lake is a popular meeting place for athletes, weekenders, walkers, and those seeking relaxation, offering a wide range of leisure activities. Sailors and surfers enjoy their hobby here just as much as anglers and campers. The beautifully situated, year-round campsite has won several awards. A paved circular hiking trail around the lake is five kilometers long and ideal for inline skaters, cyclists, and skaters, as well as for a relaxing stroll. Benches and sensory loungers invite you to rest along the way. https://www.freizeit-mittelhessen.de/content/niddastausee.html

The Nidda rises at Hoherodskopf, flows through Schotten in a small stream, and is held back by the Niddatalsperre (Nidda Dam) just south of the town. The result is the 65-hectare Nidda Reservoir, a wonderful local recreation area. Surrounded by meadows and forests, the reservoir is one of the largest lakes in Hesse. The recreational lake is a popular meeting place for athletes, weekenders, anglers, walkers, and those seeking relaxation. Boat rentals, a surfing and sailing school, a large children's playground, and sunbathing lawns provide a variety of activities. https://www.tourist-schotten.de/schotten/niddastausee.html

Approx. 15-20 minutes' walk from the free Heide parking lot. Beautifully situated and a great experience in every season. Simply along the pond or over to the hut.

It's not trout, but it's fun to watch the fish. The upper trout pond is inhabited by numerous of these slippery fellows. 😁