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Hesse
Landkreis Gießen
Pohlheim

Upper Knappensee – Nidda Reservoir loop from Watzenborn-Steinberg

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Germany
Hesse
Landkreis Gießen
Pohlheim

Upper Knappensee – Nidda Reservoir loop from Watzenborn-Steinberg

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Upper Knappensee – Nidda Reservoir loop from Watzenborn-Steinberg

04:34

78.8km

750m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.9 km for 110 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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9.33 km

Peterseen

Lake

2

22.5 km

Upper Knappensee

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The Oberer Knappensee is also part of the Wetterau Lake District.

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24.0 km

At the Kühweide near Steinheim

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...a truly mystical place. You could even shoot a movie here...

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41.6 km

Nidda Reservoir

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The Nidda Reservoir - in the summer a dream for hikers, skaters and cyclists. The great snack bar on the banks of the reservoir invites you to take a break. …

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41.9 km

Nidda Reservoir (Niddastausee)

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The Niddastausee is beautifully located, the circular hike is easy to walk and there is a nice bistro at the campsite for a break.

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43.0 km

Northwest Shore of Niddastausee

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The approximately 65 hectare reservoir near Schotten, surrounded by meadows and forest areas, is a popular local recreation and leisure area!
tourist-schotten.de/schotten/niddastausee.html

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43.0 km

Nidda Reservoir

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Just a great reservoir.

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62.2 km

The Drei Teiche Ponds

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Even the cycle path to the ponds is “worth driving”. The path around the ponds and all the paths around it are paved and are both pleasant hiking trails and cycle paths and always in the forest.

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78.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.0 km

11.0 km

3.93 km

3.68 km

2.80 km

328 m

180 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

20.1 km

16.2 km

8.14 km

471 m

< 100 m

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