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Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Schotten

Schotten Old Town – View of Hoherodskopf loop from Rainrod

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Schotten

Schotten Old Town – View of Hoherodskopf loop from Rainrod

Hard

4.8

(6)

35

riders

Schotten Old Town – View of Hoherodskopf loop from Rainrod

02:05

28.4km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

In der Breungeshainer Heide

Oberes Niddatal / Forellenteiche

Die Oberweide bei Breungeshain

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

755 m

Lounge Chair with a View of the Niddastausee

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice spot for a break.

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2

3.56 km

Schotten Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic old town is characterized by many impressive half-timbered buildings, all built between the 14th and 18th centuries, and the town church with its worth seeing altarpiece. Quaint pubs, …

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3

3.79 km

Schotten Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

@Kristof: Schotten is the first larger town on the Nidda cycle path ... but that does not apply if you come from the RheinMain area 😎

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4

13.7 km

Breungeshainer Heide Raised Bog

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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5

14.2 km

Nidda Spring

Highlight • River

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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6

14.6 km

Here is a beautiful forest path that you can enjoy by bike or on foot.
I rode it from the car park to behind the Niddaquelle, but it could certainly be extended much further.

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15.5 km

Flößerteich

Lake

17.4 km

Die Oberweide bei Breungeshain

Nature Reserve

9

19.3 km

View of Hoherodskopf

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice view of the Hoherodskopf, as well as a beautiful view over the front Vogelsberg to the Rhine-Main area.

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10

27.5 km

Nidda Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Just a great reservoir.

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B

28.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

8.78 km

3.47 km

3.10 km

1.46 km

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

5.34 km

2.20 km

1.51 km

344 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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21°C

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