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Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Ulrichstein

Gilgbach Stream – Gilgbachtal Geotope loop from Ulrichstein

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Ulrichstein

Gilgbach Stream – Gilgbachtal Geotope loop from Ulrichstein

Hard

6

hikers

Gilgbach Stream – Gilgbachtal Geotope loop from Ulrichstein

05:49

21.0km

390m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Oberes Niddatal / Forellenteiche

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

999 m

Forest Path Along the Stream in Vogelsberg Mountains

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A rustic, largely natural forest path. Just beautiful!

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2

1.39 km

Gilgbach Stream

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This is what I imagine closeness to nature to be like… pure peace

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3

1.43 km

Gilgbachtal Geotope

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The Gilgbachtal is the result of erosion processes that began 15 million years ago when volcanism in the Vogelsberg was already drawing to a close. While large chunks and blocks …

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2.50 km

VHC Dreieck

Forest

5

9.87 km

A piece of protected forest that you can leave as you want... and then examine and scientifically sniff and observe... so... be good and keep your hands off...😉

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6

12.4 km

Wine barrel hotel

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Here, right next to the small practice trail, there are a total of sixteen "snooze wine barrels"!
A very interesting overnight stay offer from the Taufsteinhütte 👌😎
erlebnisberg-hoherodskopf.de/weinfass

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7

13.2 km

There is a lot to discover on the plateau.

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8

13.5 km

Nicely located, easy to walk and very decelerating

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21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

1.75 km

1.32 km

941 m

770 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

3.84 km

3.03 km

2.40 km

1.16 km

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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Monday 6 July

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