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Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Herbstein

View of the Hochmoor Peatland – Diebstein Rock Formation loop from Lanzenhain

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Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Herbstein

View of the Hochmoor Peatland – Diebstein Rock Formation loop from Lanzenhain

Moderate

4.6

(26)

101

hikers

View of the Hochmoor Peatland – Diebstein Rock Formation loop from Lanzenhain

04:58

17.8km

330m

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 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Blockfelder am Taufstein

In der Breungeshainer Heide

Waypoints

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5.45 km

Raftsmen's House

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Here, individual rivulets and rafts come together to form a single stream, the Black River. The building itself is locked.

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2

6.10 km

Schwarzbach Stream

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A narrow stream that originates as a small trickle in the Vogelsberg hills and gradually grows larger along its course. The route often follows it for several kilometers – sometimes …

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3

8.22 km

Hoherodskopf Circular Trail

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Beautiful forest paths around the Hoherodskopf.

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8.42 km

The Hoherodskopf is not only the second highest mountain in the region, but also an adventure mountain. Sporting activities are combined here with a wide range of leisure activities for …

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10.8 km

View of the Hochmoor Peatland

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Fine patch of earth that radiates a certain calm

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10.9 km

View of the Hochmoor (Raised Bog)

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

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7

11.6 km

Geiselstein (the Vogelsberg’s North Pole)

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The 720m high Geiselstein is magnetic. The compass needle can be strongly deflected near it. To do this, hold a compass to the rock at the summit... hence the name: North Pole of the Vogelsberg

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16.5 km

Diebstein Rock Formation

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The Diebstein (Thieves' Stone) was formerly a handover point for wood and poachers to the jurisdiction of the Barons von Riedesel – hence its name. Today it is an impressive natural monument on the certified Herbstein Rock Tour circular trail.

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

1.16 km

1.14 km

201 m

200 m

Surfaces

9.04 km

3.34 km

2.44 km

2.20 km

756 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

18°C

9°C

26 %

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