Nidda Reservoir – Nidda Reservoir (Niddastausee) loop from Schotten

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Nidda Reservoir – Nidda Reservoir (Niddastausee) loop from Schotten

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Nidda Reservoir – Nidda Reservoir (Niddastausee) loop from Schotten

02:41

9.94km

120m

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: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.92 km

Giant sequoia near Wingershausen

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Very impressive! A cool place to take a break.

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5.80 km

Nidda Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice bistro, delicious cider, nice view of the lake and a nice team!

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6.68 km

Overflow Funnel at Nidda Reservoir

Highlight • Monument

...if you pull it out, the reservoir drains, just like the Baltic Sea near Fehmarn when you pull the Baltic plug there. 😉😂
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6.80 km

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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7.74 km

Lounge Chair with a View of the Niddastausee

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A nice spot for a break.

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7.78 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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8.12 km

View of the Nidda Reservoir

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A great view over the lake

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9.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

2.95 km

1.46 km

103 m

Surfaces

6.38 km

2.08 km

914 m

558 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

12°C

2°C

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Comments

February 9, 2025,Wanderung

A beautiful circular hiking trail around the Nidda reservoir (approx. 5 km) with a detour to the giant sequoias. Unfortunately it was grey and cloudy again. But you can't choose the weather. It was still worth it. 😊

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January 9, 2022,Runde um den Nidda Stausee mit Abstecher "Mammutbäume"

Actually the goal was the Hoherodskopf - but because of the masses a replacement program had to be found: Nidda reservoir.
A very easy and very well walkable circuit with a short detour to the sequoia trees.

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November 12, 2023,couchflucht zum Nidda Stausee

After some stressful time, I finally had time to hike again.
We went to the beautiful Nidda reservoir and the sequoia trees. With perfect autumn leaves, nice time to get used to it.

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March 17, 2023,Abschlussspaziergang um den Niddastausee

End of my holiday or hiking week. And everything without a backpack 🎒 is just a walk. 😂 A lap around the reservoir is possible in any weather, as the circular route is paved. When the weather is good, however, there are also plenty of skaters and cyclists out and about, sometimes at a rapid pace, so be careful!

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April 1, 2024,☔️NIDDASTAUSEE💦

The Nidda rises at Hoherodskopf, flows through Schotten in a small stream and is stopped by the Niddatalsperre directly at the southern end of the town. The result is the 65 hectare Nidda reservoir and a wonderful local recreation area. Surrounded by meadows and forests, the reservoir is one of the largest lakes in Hesse. The recreational lake is a …

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April 3, 2026,Wanderung zum Enkel

Servus Komootler, happy Good Friday everyone. The hike went to the Enkel today, in very fresh temperatures. Greetings to all 👍🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️🥾

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August 5, 2025,Und wieder ruft der Stausee 🤩

Hello Komootlers, have a great week together!
After a completely rainy morning, an idea 💡 from my wife 🚺 came to fruition: we'll drive to the Niddastausee and take a ride.
No sooner said than done, and off we went.
Have a great time together 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️👍🥾

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May 1, 2022,Schotten-Rainrod: Niddastausee

At the end of the seminar weekend we walked around the Niddastausee on the day of departure. Unfortunately, the path was asphalt only. In addition, there were the usual excesses (carts, alcohol and rolling discos) on May 1st near the campsite. Ok, but the landscape gave everything for that and it didn't rain either.

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