Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Schalksbachteiche

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104 m

VulkanTherme Trailhead

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From here you can go on long hikes or short walks. Parking is available in front of the thermal bath.

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1.36 km

Singletrack at the Schalksbachteiche

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Toller Single Trail

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1.43 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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1.96 km

Schalksbach Ponds

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A place to relax and enjoy nature.

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2.13 km

Drinks box at the Fischereihütte pond complex (Vogelsberg Mountains)

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You can treat yourself to refreshments here for a fee.

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2.62 km

Path Around Schalksbachteich

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8.74 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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8.78 km

Path to the Chapel

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Beautiful tree-lined avenue to the chapel

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9.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

1.44 km

847 m

585 m

490 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

1.82 km

1.11 km

1.03 km

350 m

122 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Schalksbach Ponds – Herbstein Cross Chapel loop from Herbstein

VulkanTherme Trailhead

Singletrack at the Schalksbachteiche

Schalksbach Ponds Nature Reserve

Schalksbach Ponds

Drinks box at the Fischereihütte pond complex (Vogelsberg Mountains)

Path Around Schalksbachteich

Herbstein Cross Chapel

Path to the Chapel

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