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Hesse
Wetteraukreis
Nidda

Trais-Horloff Bird Sanctuary – Trais-Horloffer Lake loop from Ober-Schmitten

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Germany
Hesse
Wetteraukreis
Nidda

Trais-Horloff Bird Sanctuary – Trais-Horloffer Lake loop from Ober-Schmitten

Moderate

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Trais-Horloff Bird Sanctuary – Trais-Horloffer Lake loop from Ober-Schmitten

02:09

38.3km

370m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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13.3 km

Wetland Pond near Vogelsberg Mountains

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

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13.6 km

Trais-Horloff Bird Sanctuary

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Unfortunately, the area becomes more and more swampy and starts to “smell” a lot on warm to hot days...🥴🥴
but nonetheless the further route towards Echzell is a wonderful cycle …

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13.7 km

Wetterau Lake District

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Storks, geese and swans are always breeding here, and the young are then seen either in the nest or during their flight tests in the pond area.

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14.6 km

Inheiden Beach Bar at Inheidener Lake

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Beautiful (partly covered) beer garden with a view of the lake and a view of the wheels😉🤣
The kiosk is also open on weekends and during the holiday season

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14.6 km

Inheiden Lake (Trais-Horloffer Lake)

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The Inheidener See or Trais-Horloffer See, whatever it is called, is a relic of the former lignite mining in the Wetterau and has been a popular bathing lake for decades, …

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14.8 km

Trais-Horloffer Lake

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Due to the large car park, the snack bar and the restaurant, there is always a high number of visitors on the Inheiden side of the lake, which is why …

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27.2 km

View of Stornfels

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From the European long-distance hiking trail, or Jakobsweg or Niddaer Grenzweg, you have a great view of the Stornfels. Because of its exposed location, the village is reminiscent of Tuscany.

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30.2 km

Scenic Road to Stornfels

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If you don't know your way around, coming from Schotten you can go full throttle straight away. Immediately afterwards, however, there is a fantastic ascent to Stornfels. Thick legs guaranteed!

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38.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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28.4 km

7.53 km

1.29 km

530 m

371 m

138 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

14.2 km

5.68 km

1.94 km

154 m

136 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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11°C

67 %

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