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ACTIVE IN BAD VILBEL<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

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Unsere Wanderwege<\/h3>
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From Bad Vilbel along the Regionalpark Circular Route (East Side Day Tour)<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t
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Marked throughout with the green “R4” sign, most of the route runs along low-traffic, quiet, and secluded paved cycle paths and farm tracks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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The Volcano Cycle Path<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t
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The Volcano Cycle Path largely follows the route of the former Oberwaldbahn, an old railway line that led from Lauterbach over the Vogelsberg mountain range and through the Wetterau region to Frankfurt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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The Cycling Route Around Bad Vilbel<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t
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The cycling route “Around Bad Vilbel” is a 23-kilometer, easy-to-ride, highly varied circular cycling route with gentle inclines. It touches not only the core city of Bad Vilbel but also all its districts: Dortelweil, Gronau, Heilsberg, and Massenheim. Everywhere there are special features to discover, including nature, water, art, culture, and regional cuisine. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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HEILSBERG PATH (4 KM)<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t
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The modern-day Bad Vilbel district of Heilsberg has a relatively young history: in 2023, it celebrated its 75th anniversary. Many settlements in the region are far older\u2014ten times as old or more. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Marked throughout with the green “R4” sign, most of the route runs along low-traffic, quiet, and secluded paved cycle paths and farm tracks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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VILBELSTEIG (12.5 km)<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t
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The Vilbelsteig is a city hiking trail certified by the German Hiking Institute, combining interesting areas of city and nature. It offers a wealth of information… <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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BLACK ALDER TRAIL (4.5 KM)<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t
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Massenheim’s history stretches back many millennia. Its sunny hillside location, fertile land, and access to water made the region a sought-after settlement site from early on. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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The Hohe Stra\u00dfe Cycle Path<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t
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The Hohe Stra\u00dfe Regional Park Route follows the historical course of an old trade route and leads through vast landscapes as a ridge-top trail. You quickly feel “far away” and closer to the sky. Spectacular panoramic views open up in all directions, from the settlements in the valley to the Frankfurt skyline and the Ronneburg hills. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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In the heart of the Rhine-Main region, very close to Frankfurt and quickly reachable by S-Bahn: Bad Vilbel is a great destination for a day trip.<\/h3>\n

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Ten hiking trails in and around Bad Vilbel invite you to explore.<\/h4>\n

Depending on how you feel and what you\u2019re looking for, choose the length, level of difficulty and themes of the Bad Vilbel trails \u2013 there\u2019s something for every taste and all ages.<\/p>\n

Our hiking and walking routes are designed so they can be used without any advance planning. This gives them a high recreational and experience value. User-friendly waymarking accompanies you along all routes, including in the city centre, so you can\u2019t get lost. Regular checks and maintenance of our markings and information ensure you can always rely on this quality. <\/p>\n

There’s so much to see: Discover Bad Vilbel on foot.<\/h4>\n

For each of our offers, you can download a GPX file for digital route guidance here on this website. You can get the flyer for your route at the Tourist Info, Frankfurter Stra\u00dfe 74, or download it here. <\/p>\n

Setting off and discovering is easy in Bad Vilbel.<\/strong> It takes you through town, fields and forest. When hiking and strolling, the vibrant life of Bad Vilbel alternates with tranquillity and fresh nature. <\/p>\n

Along pleasant paths, you\u2019ll pass through forest, biotopes and traditional orchards. In Bad Vilbel, everything is close together, well signposted, explained and easy to find. <\/p>\n

Experiencing nature and culture, relaxing and being active are the focus. Great opportunities to breathe deeply, recharge and unwind. <\/p>\n

Varied hikes<\/h4>\n

Numerous information boards can be found throughout the town and along the hiking trails. They provide interested visitors with information about history and special features of nature and culture. This includes untouched animal and plant habitats and even a real battlefield.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Restaurants and picnicking in Bad Vilbel<\/h4>\n

Food and drink are well catered for in the town area, with a wide range from snack bars to restaurants; plenty of rest and picnic areas right in nature and along the Nidda let you plan your outing entirely your own way. There are little spots on the riverbank, views over Bad Vilbel, the Taunus, the Wetterau and all the way to Frankfurt\u2019s skyline. For taking a breather, picnicking, meeting up and having a chat. <\/p>\n

In the city<\/h4>\n

Cultural events take place at the Vilco and the Alte M\u00fchle. In the historic moated castle, the Bad Vilbel Festival can be enjoyed in the summer months against a historic backdrop and as an open-air event. <\/p>\n

Trailheads for Bad Vilbel\u2019s hiking trails<\/h4>\n

There are various starting points for Bad Vilbel\u2019s ten hiking trails. If you\u2019re coming to Bad Vilbel for the first time, use the Bad Vilbel S\u00fcd S-Bahn stop. From here you can get a good overview, several trails start here, and it\u2019s an easy way to reach the central points in the town centre. <\/p>\n

Other starting points for hikes are at Niddaplatz, at the Kurhaus, at Marktplatz, on the Nidda behind the swimming pool, at the access from the Nidda to the festival grounds, at the car park by the cemetery \u2013 Lohstra\u00dfe, and at Ritterweiher.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re arriving by car to walk the city hiking trail \u201cVilbelsteig\u201d, certified by the German Hiking Institute, you can simply park at the Vilbeler Wald forest car park (B 521) and start from here.<\/p>\n

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