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Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Schotten

Kiosk "Zur schönen Aussicht" – Gackerstein Summit Cross loop from Naturdenkmal Gluckensteine

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Schotten

Kiosk "Zur schönen Aussicht" – Gackerstein Summit Cross loop from Naturdenkmal Gluckensteine

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3

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Kiosk "Zur schönen Aussicht" – Gackerstein Summit Cross loop from Naturdenkmal Gluckensteine

02:16

27.0km

560m

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: May 17, 2026

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Oberes Niddatal / Forellenteiche

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1

2.22 km

Cycle Path Parallel to Schottener Airfield

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A little away from the large Schottenring, these smaller paths are a good way to master the “climb” to Hohenrodskopf safely and comfortably without having to use the country road. …

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12.5 km

Nicely located, easy to walk and very decelerating

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3

12.6 km

The young Nidda is stowed for the first time at the upper rafts pond. This was originally done for the Nidda raftsmen. By deliberately draining the pond water, wood transport …

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4

14.3 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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15.1 km

Wine Barrel Village Taufstein Hut

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Without a doubt, really very romantic accommodations!
I had some barrels shown to me...
Conclusion: The two of you have to love each other very much 🤣

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17.1 km

Gackerstein Summit Cross

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It doesn't look like a peak at all, more like a hill. The climb coming from the Hoherodskopf is hardly noticeable. A very beautiful place with a great view of the Hoherodskopf with seating and an information board.

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19.4 km

View from Gießen to Frankfurt

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Fantastic view over the vastness. Whether to Gießen, the beautiful Wetterau, or down to Frankfurt. In good weather you can see far across the country.

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21.6 km

View of the Vogelsberg Mountains

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27.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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20.3 km

3.98 km

1.08 km

576 m

576 m

362 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.79 km

9.71 km

4.68 km

2.48 km

211 m

106 m

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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