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Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Schotten

View from the Hoherodskopf – Bilstein Summit loop from Schotten

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Schotten

View from the Hoherodskopf – Bilstein Summit loop from Schotten

Moderate

4.8

(486)

1,658

hikers

View from the Hoherodskopf – Bilstein Summit loop from Schotten

04:55

16.7km

440m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Oberes Niddatal / Forellenteiche

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4.44 km

Meadow Trail Rest Area

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Nice place outside the forest...in good weather...a dream in peace and idyll

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2

4.45 km

Bench With View of Hoherodskopf

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The trail is easy, so it's perfect for an after-work ride!

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3

5.65 km

Raftsman's Pond

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Also one of those pieces of water that was originally created as a reservoir for timber rafting… nice to look at

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7.16 km

Beautiful view from Hoherodskopf

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A beautiful view from the Hoherodskopf over the vast landscape of the high Vogelsberg.

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5

7.41 km

View from the Hoherodskopf

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The Hoherodskopf near Schotten is and remains an ambitious goal for every Frankfurt cyclist! We approached him via Gedern. Shortly after Gedern, you go on paved dirt roads and small …

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6

9.27 km

A small oasis of calm by the wayside. A bank is definitely missing here!

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7

10.8 km

Bilstein Summit

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Unique ... and an absolute must on the Vogelsberg. Mountain and geotop at the same time!
And (@ Wener K.: I agree with you 100%) although only just under 666 …

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11.0 km

Steep Path to Bilstein

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The ascent to the Bilstein is tough, but the phenomenal view makes up for the strenuous exercise!

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16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.88 km

3.24 km

1.72 km

1.17 km

688 m

Surfaces

6.82 km

3.96 km

3.53 km

978 m

469 m

459 m

333 m

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Monday 29 June

26°C

16°C

69 %

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