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Vogelsbergkreis

View of the Frankfurt Skyline – Herchenhain Height loop from Herchenhain

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Vogelsbergkreis

View of the Frankfurt Skyline – Herchenhain Height loop from Herchenhain

Moderate

5.0

(13)

62

hikers

View of the Frankfurt Skyline – Herchenhain Height loop from Herchenhain

02:35

9.27km

170m

Hiking

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 5, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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730 m

View of the Frankfurt Skyline

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Like a rock in the surf, the skyline of Frankfurt Mainhattan lies on the horizon

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914 m

View of the Rhön from Herchenhainer Höhe

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Even in heavy rain, these mountain meadows are a delight... Colorful and full of life

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5.07 km

Meyerbruch Spring – Bonifatius Spring

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In the middle of a mountain meadow is a small square where a spring flows through a pipe into a very cold Kneipp bath. This was the penultimate midday rest …

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5.56 km

Hermann Ritter Hut

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Dry patch of earth including seating and snack option...a little off the path up the slope...quickly overlooked

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6.97 km

Herchenhain Height

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Nice little place that offers a fantastic view… if the weather plays along

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7.05 km

🅿️ Parkplatz Herchenhainer Höhe

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Parking prohibited for mobile homes.

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7.74 km

Vogelschmiede Café & Viewpoint

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Recommended location to stop and enjoy 👍
vogelsberg-original.de/producer/vogelschmiede-herchenhainer-hoehe

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7.77 km

Vogelschmiede at Herchenhainer Höhe

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Here is the entry Herchenhainer height. Large parking and refreshments.

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9.27 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.53 km

1.36 km

375 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

2.13 km

1.89 km

874 m

329 m

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Highest point (710 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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