View of the Nidda Reservoir – Schotten Old Town loop from Rainrod

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View of the Nidda Reservoir – Schotten Old Town loop from Rainrod

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4.5

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View of the Nidda Reservoir – Schotten Old Town loop from Rainrod

02:25

33.1km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

In der Breungeshainer Heide

Oberes Niddatal / Forellenteiche

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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755 m

Lounge Chair with a View of the Niddastausee

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice spot for a break.

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1.14 km

View of the Nidda Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great view over the lake

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13.7 km

Breungeshainer Heide Raised Bog

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful path around the moor… relaxation for mind and soul in my opinion… and stay on the path

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14.2 km

Nidda Spring

Highlight • River

If you want to know where the Nidda originates before it eventually flows into the Main, this is the place to go. It's also a great place to take a break.

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15.5 km

Flößerteich

Lake

17.7 km

The "Zur schönen Aussicht" kiosk on the Hoherodskopf mountain stands at the very top of the Breungeshainer slope and lives up to its name in all seasons.

From the sun terrace, you have a sweeping view of the countryside.

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29.3 km

Schotten Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

@Kristof: Schotten is the first larger town on the Nidda cycle path ... but that does not apply if you come from the RheinMain area 😎

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29.5 km

Schotten Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic old town is characterized by many impressive half-timbered buildings, all built between the 14th and 18th centuries, and the town church with its worth seeing altarpiece. Quaint pubs, …

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32.2 km

Nidda Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Just a great reservoir.

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33.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

10.2 km

5.43 km

3.46 km

2.18 km

327 m

135 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

9.91 km

2.87 km

1.85 km

693 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

11°C

4°C

63 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

May 12, 2024,zur Nidda Quelle und Hoheroldskopf

Today I completed my tour series along the Nidda in the best weather. It was a bit more challenging due to the elevation gain but the scenery was very beautiful.😻

As the tour had some room for improvement in terms of length, I made a detour over the Hoheroldskopf ⛰️ on the way back.
The beautiful view towards the Taunus …

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