Alteburg Rock Formation – View of the Vogelsberg Valley loop from Burkhards

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Alteburg Rock Formation – View of the Vogelsberg Valley loop from Burkhards

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Alteburg Rock Formation – View of the Vogelsberg Valley loop from Burkhards

06:27

22.6km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.53 km

Alteburg Basalt Columns and Blockfield

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Striking rock cliffs made of volcanic basalt rock, some of which are covered with moss 👍
There is also a good resting place here ... table and benches available!
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7.01 km

Der Steinwald

Forest

7.90 km

Viewpoint

11.1 km

Panoramic view from the Völzberger Köpfchen

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The Völzberger Köpfchen mountain top looks rather inconspicuous from below. The all-round view that actually emerges from here is all the more surprising. Since the top is not forested, the view can wander in all directions.

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12.4 km

Wilhelm Dillemuth Ski Jump, Bermuthshain

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This is where the take-off table used to be… on the way up here you can still see the remains of mats… for the snow-free period

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13.9 km

Oberwald

Forest

14.9 km

Vogelsberg Mountain Meadow Path

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At this point on the mountain meadow path, special attention is drawn to the beautifully restored bridge… incl. sponsorship prize

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15.3 km

View of the Vogelsberg Valley

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Wide green mountain meadows that lie between the individual extinct volcanic vents. A very nice view of the volcanic landscape of the Vogelsberg.

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17.7 km

Bench with a view of Herchenhain

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One of the most beautiful places in the Vorgelsberg. Particularly recommended when the sun rises in the morning.

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20.3 km

View of Kaulstoß

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Beautifully designed rest area with a view of Burkhards

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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

1.32 km

900 m

390 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.71 km

5.17 km

4.59 km

4.46 km

1.38 km

267 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

12°C

2°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

March 23, 2026,Vulkanring Vogelsberg 🌋 Etappe 3: Burkhards - Herchenhain

With the best hiking weather, today we did the 3rd stage of the Vulkanring, 🌋 this time even as a group of four, 🐶 also the first tour in a long time for our self-proclaimed racing snail. 🐌😂 We went directly "upwards" from Burkhards, the route was the shortest so far, but with the most altitude meters. We stopped at …

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September 9, 2024,Etappe 3: Von Burkhards nach Herchenhain - Vulkanring Vogelsberg

If you like solitude, then you're in the right place here in the Vogelsberg district. I didn't meet anyone on today's stage. Maybe it was also a little bit because of the weather, because it rained for about two hours straight. Just as it was getting uncomfortable, I passed a cemetery chapel with a covered veranda and was able to …

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