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Alteburg Rock Formation – View of the Vogelsberg Valley loop from Burkhards

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Alteburg Rock Formation – View of the Vogelsberg Valley loop from Burkhards

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Alteburg Rock Formation – View of the Vogelsberg Valley loop from Burkhards

06:27

22.6km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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3.53 km

Alteburg Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Alteburg highlight is a rock formation which was created as a witness to volcanic activity 🌋 from the past.

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3.55 km

Alteburg Basalt Columns and Blockfield

Highlight • Natural Monument

This place, which is located in the middle of a forest, looks quite mysterious. The Alteburg is a geotope made up of basalt columns and a block heap. This rock …

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7.01 km

Der Steinwald

Forest

7.90 km

Viewpoint

11.1 km

Panoramic view from the Völzberger Köpfchen

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Völzberger Köpfchen mountain top looks rather inconspicuous from below. The all-round view that actually emerges from here is all the more surprising. Since the top is not forested, the view can wander in all directions.

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12.4 km

Wilhelm Dillemuth Ski Jump, Bermuthshain

Highlight • Monument

If Mother Holle plays along, things can get really exciting here. Plenty of room for fun... Tobogganing on the slope

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13.9 km

Oberwald

Forest

14.9 km

Vogelsberg Mountain Meadow Path

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At this point on the mountain meadow path, special attention is drawn to the beautifully restored bridge… incl. sponsorship prize

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15.3 km

View of the Vogelsberg Valley

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Wide green mountain meadows that lie between the individual extinct volcanic vents. A very nice view of the volcanic landscape of the Vogelsberg.

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17.7 km

Bench with a view of Herchenhain

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the most beautiful places in the Vorgelsberg. Particularly recommended when the sun rises in the morning.

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20.3 km

View of Kaulstoß

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Beautifully designed rest area with a view of Burkhards

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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

1.31 km

900 m

390 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.72 km

5.17 km

4.56 km

4.46 km

1.41 km

267 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Thursday 16 July

27°C

17°C

91 %

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Alteburg Rock Formation – View of the Vogelsberg Valley loop from Burkhards

Alteburg Rock Formation

Alteburg Basalt Columns and Blockfield

Panoramic view from the Völzberger Köpfchen

Wilhelm Dillemuth Ski Jump, Bermuthshain

Vogelsberg Mountain Meadow Path

View of the Vogelsberg Valley

Bench with a view of Herchenhain

View of Kaulstoß

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