Nidda Reservoir (Niddastausee) – Nidda Reservoir loop from Rudingshain

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Nidda Reservoir (Niddastausee) – Nidda Reservoir loop from Rudingshain

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Nidda Reservoir (Niddastausee) – Nidda Reservoir loop from Rudingshain

02:32

40.3km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.87 km

Nidda Reservoir

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Just a great reservoir.

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8.00 km

Lounge Chair with a View of the Niddastausee

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A nice spot for a break.

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8.49 km

Beach at Niddasee

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Very nice meadow with a beach on the Niddasee. In the immediate vicinity is a campsite with a restaurant and all kinds of play and leisure equipment.

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8.94 km

Nidda Reservoir (Niddastausee)

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The Niddastausee is beautifully located, the circular hike is easy to walk and there is a nice bistro at the campsite for a break.

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9.06 km

View of Hoherodskopf

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The Hoherodskopf with its transmission mast can be seen well from afar. It's a real landmark.

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9.34 km

Nidda Reservoir

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The Nidda Reservoir - in the summer a dream for hikers, skaters and cyclists. The great snack bar on the banks of the reservoir invites you to take a break. …

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12.3 km

Nidda Cycle Path Between Eichelsdorf and Rainrod

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The entire Nidda cycle path from Frankfurt to Schotten is well developed and very nice to ride.

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19.8 km

Paddelteich

Lake

23.5 km

Rest Area with Bicycle Service Station and Sculptures at Steinbruch Michelnau

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Rest and picnic area with the possibility to repair your bike, unfortunately the bike shop advertised on the advertising signs is closed

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40.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

10.00 km

5.69 km

5.37 km

1.85 km

255 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

2.03 km

353 m

211 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

6°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

May 10, 2024,Die Nidda zwischen Unter-Schmitten und Schotten

Today my tour began in the parking lot of the community center in Unter-Schmitten.

It was a wonderful tour along the Nidda to Schotten and back.

The weather was great and we went along both sides of the Nidda reservoir and through the beautiful town center of Schotten. Behind the town was the turning point and then the starting point …

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