Hirschborn Ponds loop from Bad Soden-Salmünster

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Hirschborn Ponds loop from Bad Soden-Salmünster

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Hirschborn Ponds loop from Bad Soden-Salmünster

03:57

14.2km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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95 m

Start of the Spessartweg 3 at Bad Soden-Salmünster station

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Two recognized spas, several nature reserves, one of the most beautiful valleys in the entire Spessart, lake landscapes, a moor, wildlife parks and the vast forests of the Spessart Nature …

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1.13 km

View of Bad Soden and Kinzigtal

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From this hill the view extends over the Kinzig valley to the Bad Soden district with the towers of the church and the castle ruins

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3.90 km

Jägers-Heiligen Memorial and Rest Area

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Wayside shrine at this many-way intersection with a cozy rest area

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8.96 km

Shelter at the Hirschborn Ponds

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The deer borne ponds are a nice place to relax not far from Salmünster or a stopover on Spessartweg 3 from or to Bad Orb. If the weather doesn't play along, there is also a refuge here.

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9.04 km

Hirschborn Ponds

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In the wildly romantic Klingbachtal, three small ponds are hidden right behind the Waldweiher nature reserve, which are wonderful for a short breather. Here you can park your bike for …

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10.8 km

Waldweiher Nature Reserve near Bad Soden-Salmünster

Highlight • Lake

Amazing nature beauty and very peaceful place. Excellent fotospot.

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12.1 km

Pond and Rest Area in Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

Highlight • Lake

The pond is right on the road.

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13.3 km

Sculptures of the Brave Women of Salmünster at the Untertor

Highlight • Monument

At the "Untertor" in Salmünster, this great sculpture group was erected in memory of the "Brave Women of Salmünster".

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14.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

3.78 km

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.98 km

4.68 km

1.44 km

1.15 km

927 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Wednesday 28 October

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1°C

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Comments

January 19, 2025,Zwei Gesichter einer Stadt - Bad Soden-Salmünster

After the promising start to my hiking weekend in Bad Soden-Salmünster yesterday, today I made use of the rich collection of @FAZ hiking tips and enjoyed another dream hike, not demanding, but varied with highlights such as the pilgrimage church of the Holy Cross in Alsberg or the idyllic Hirschborn ponds.

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