Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Schalksbachteiche

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Start point

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1.18 km

Singletrack at the Schalksbachteiche

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Toller Single Trail

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1.26 km

Schalksbach Ponds Nature Reserve

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A magnificently beautiful nature reserve and home to numerous waterfowl. At the Seehütte you can get drinks from the box for a fee.

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1.79 km

Schalksbach Ponds

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A place to relax and enjoy nature.

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5.09 km

Felsenruhe Rock Formation

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The “Felsenruhe” is a cliff up to eight meters high and about 300 meters long, made of alkali basalt. This cliff is designated as a geotope and natural monument.

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5.23 km

Felsenruhe Geological Site

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful area. The visit is worthwhile.

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5.65 km

Vogelsbergdorf Recreation Area

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All information can be found here:
vogelsbergdorf.de/ueber-uns

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6.24 km

Herbstein Cross Chapel

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This small chapel is located north of Herbstein and was built in 1853/54 in a mix of Swiss house and English Tudor architectural styles. What is striking about this building …

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6.28 km

Path to the Chapel

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Beautiful tree-lined avenue to the chapel

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6.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.07 km

1.99 km

490 m

109 m

Surfaces

2.16 km

1.65 km

1.31 km

963 m

451 m

132 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Tuesday 21 April

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Schalksbach Ponds – Felsenruhe Rock Formation loop from Herbstein

Singletrack at the Schalksbachteiche

Schalksbach Ponds Nature Reserve

Schalksbach Ponds

Felsenruhe Rock Formation

Felsenruhe Geological Site

Vogelsbergdorf Recreation Area

Herbstein Cross Chapel

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