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50.41, 9.11 · rel 1100045
red-red Regional network VHC 13 · REL 1100045

Vulkan - Steig

122,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.

Hessen · 50.41°N · 9.11°E
122,7km Distance
multi-day Climb · estimate
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
30 views
2 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Lakes Mountains Urban Area Summit viewpoint Remote Uncrowded

compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer

02 · The story

What makes this route special

Seckbach Lohrberg Bergen Ostheim Langen-Bergheim Grauer Stein Herrnhaag Büdingen Michelau Wenings Ober_Seemen Volkartshain Hartmannshain Herchenhain Hoherodskopf Feldkrücken Ulrichstein Groß Felda Oberrod Alsfeld

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03 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

Water viewpoint 13× monument summit Attraction
Erlenborn Water · on the route 60,1 km 49%
Aussichtspunkt Herchenhainer Höhe viewpoint · on the route 63,8 km 52%
VHC memorial monument · on the route 63,8 km 52%
Frieda Lorsch monument · on the route 72,4 km 59%
Auguste Stern monument · on the route 72,4 km 59%
Julius Stern monument · on the route 72,4 km 59%
Walter Stern monument · on the route 72,4 km 59%
Levi Buxbaum monument · on the route 72,4 km 59%
Auguste Strauss monument · on the route 72,4 km 59%
Leopold Spier monument · on the route 72,4 km 59%
Meta Strauss monument · on the route 72,4 km 59%
Josef Strauss monument · on the route 72,4 km 59%
Rebekka Strauss geb. Lazarus monument · on the route 72,4 km 59%
Rebenborn Water · on the route 119,0 km 97%
Soldatenfiguren monument · on the route 119,0 km 97%
Sichtachse Kleine Loh viewpoint · on the route 119,0 km 97%
Grauer Stein summit · on the route 119,0 km 97%
XXL- Sitzbank Attraction · on the route 119,0 km 97%
Lausbaum monument · on the route 119,0 km 97%
Hühnerberg summit · on the route 119,0 km 97%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 61,3 km 122,7 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
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Finish
05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Vulkan - Steig is 122.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Vulkan - Steig takes approximately 30h 31min to complete.
No, Vulkan - Steig is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Vulkan - Steig starts near coordinates 50.2862, 9.1099.
Vulkan - Steig is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Vulkan - Steig is maintained and managed by Vogelsberger Höhenclub.
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