Gilgbachtal Geotope – Gilgbach Stream loop from Bobenhausen II

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Gilgbachtal Geotope – Gilgbach Stream loop from Bobenhausen II

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Gilgbachtal Geotope – Gilgbach Stream loop from Bobenhausen II

03:59

14.0km

320m

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: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.08 km

VHC Dreieck

Forest

7.16 km

Gilgbachtal Geotope

Highlight • Gorge

The Gilgbachtal is the result of erosion processes that began 15 million years ago when volcanism in the Vogelsberg was already drawing to a close. While large chunks and blocks …

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7.20 km

Gilgbach Stream

Highlight • River

This is what I imagine closeness to nature to be like… pure peace

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7.58 km

Forest Path Along the Stream in Vogelsberg Mountains

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A rustic, largely natural forest path. Just beautiful!

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8.58 km

Ulrichstein Hiking Portal

Highlight • Rest Area

The center of the “city”… stress-free corner… there is no hecticness here… that’s how it can be

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9.07 km

Ulrichstein Castle — Ruins and Observation Tower

Highlight • Castle

The whole slope is an excellently maintained… beautifully landscaped garden… fruit cultivation… herb and flower beds… very finely labelled

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9.10 km

Hollow Tree in the Vogelsberg Mountains

Highlight • Natural Monument

A true giant near the war graves... a place of honor

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9.23 km

Rest area at Schlossberg, Ulrichstein

Highlight • Rest Area

Quiet, tranquil spot for a short rest among herbs

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9.31 km

Vogelsburg Herb and Flower Garden

Highlight • Structure

Lovingly maintained by city building hands.. In good shape... take a look... it's worth it

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.69 km

3.12 km

2.11 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.19 km

3.03 km

2.31 km

1.56 km

865 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

21°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

May 21, 2022,Ulrichstein- einen echte Empfehlung für eine Tour bei guter Fernsicht.

Another real premium round, this time in northern Vogelsberg. With good visibility a double pleasure. A detour to the Schlossberg is also an absolute must in such conditions! Even the Rimberg and the bagpipe with its turrets could be seen! Likewise the prominent hill Amöneburg

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