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Schotten

Nidda Reservoir (Niddastausee) – View of the Nidda Reservoir loop from Rainrod

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Germany
Hesse
Vogelsbergkreis
Schotten

Nidda Reservoir (Niddastausee) – View of the Nidda Reservoir loop from Rainrod

Moderate

4.5

(13)

30

hikers

Nidda Reservoir (Niddastausee) – View of the Nidda Reservoir loop from Rainrod

04:16

15.6km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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681 m

Nidda Reservoir (Niddastausee)

Highlight • Lake

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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797 m

...if you pull it out, the reservoir drains, just like the Baltic Sea near Fehmarn when you pull the Baltic plug there. 😉😂
You can tell it to small children …

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2.26 km

Giant sequoia near Wingershausen

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Very impressive! A cool place to take a break.

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11.2 km

Beautifully landscaped fishing ponds at a tributary to the Niddastausee

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12.6 km

Niddatalsperre

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6

14.5 km

View of the Nidda Reservoir

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A great view over the lake

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14.9 km

Head of the Nidda Reservoir

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From here there is a great view of the lake. The water level testifies to low water level due to lack of precipitation. So far, only a third of the …

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14.9 km

A nice spot for a break.

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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

2.34 km

1.73 km

722 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.62 km

3.76 km

3.70 km

926 m

511 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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