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Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Schotten

View of the Hochmoor Peatland – Nidda Spring loop from Blockfelder am Taufstein

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Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Schotten

View of the Hochmoor Peatland – Nidda Spring loop from Blockfelder am Taufstein

Easy

4.6

(60)

215

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View of the Hochmoor Peatland – Nidda Spring loop from Blockfelder am Taufstein

00:49

3.13km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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In der Breungeshainer Heide

Oberes Niddatal / Forellenteiche

Waypoints

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503 m

View of the Hochmoor Peatland

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Fine patch of earth that radiates a certain calm

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601 m

View of the Hochmoor (Raised Bog)

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Beautiful place to rest on a shady bench – pure relaxation!

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1.32 km

Beautiful observer place.. and a spot of peace and relaxation

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4

1.74 km

In contrast to the official Nidda spring, the river Nidda has its source here at Landgrafenborn. If you want to follow the entire course of the Nidda, you should start here. :-)

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1.92 km

Nidda Spring

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If you want to know where the Nidda originates before it eventually flows into the Main, this is the place to go. It's also a great place to take a break.

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2.12 km

Nice hiking trail... sometimes on natural ground

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2.40 km

Breungeshainer Heide Raised Bog

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Beautiful path around the moor… relaxation for mind and soul in my opinion… and stay on the path

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2.71 km

A rustic, slightly weathered wooden walkway. An ornament, fits very well into the landscape.

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3.13 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.93 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.98 km

1.06 km

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Saturday 10 October

9°C

4°C

15 %

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Comments

September 1, 2024,🏞️ Geopark Vogelsberg mit Hochmoor, Geiselstein und Niddaquelle 🏞️
Today we were out and about in the Vogelsberg region. Shortly after Schotten we walked on shady paths around the raised bog there. First detour: The Geiselstein - also known as the "North Pool of the Vogelsberg". The special thing about the rock there - it is magnetic and can even deflect a compass needle.
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