Bilstein, Vogelsberg / GER

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...multitude of overlapping basalt terraces: the largest contiguous volcanic region in Central Europe with an area of 2,500 square kilometres: Vogelsberg/Hesse/GER

The Vogelsberg Volcano Region Nature Park

- Naturpark Vulkanregion/High Vogelsberg Nature Park -

...mainly basaltic lava and pyroclastic deposits were formed - GPS N 50°29'45.0'' E 9°12'10.9''

"From Andes to Himalaya, from the Great Divine Range to the Western Ghats, from Atlas Mountains to Sierra Madre Occidental, from the Rocky Mountains to Kilimanjaro and simply from the Alps to Bilstein/Vogelsberg."

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"From Mexico (Cobá, Chichén Itzá & Tulum) via Guatemala (Tikal), Panama & Venezueala to Colombia. From Peru & Chile to Bolivia & Argentina and from the Drake Passage to the Antarctic."
"From Mexico (Cobá, Chichén Itzá & Tulum) via Guatemala (Tikal), Panama & Venezueala to Colombia. From Peru & Chile to Bolivia & Argentina and from the Drake Passage to the Antarctic."
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Bilstein, Vogelsberg / GER - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Bilstein, Vogelsberg / GER - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E - 50.495828°, 9.202949°
Bilstein, Vogelsberg / GER - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E - 50.495828°, 9.202949°
Hoherodskopf im Vogelsberg Wald und Wäder Deutsche Mittelgebirge Funkmast Fernmeldeturm
"You have to go the gradient differently: measure the optimal speed and the best gear at the bottom of the hill, and than go with a round footstep and like always with high frequency."

...in the midst of the largest contiguous volcanic region in Central Europe: at the bottom of Bilstein (666 m)/VB - 60 km northeast of Frankfurt - with a view to Hoherodskopf (763,8 m), the second highest peak of Central Europe's largest basalt formation @Mona-Liza

...highest peak: Taufstein (773 m).

Bergsteigen in Deutschland Tanz auf dem Vulkan Wandern im Vogelsberg Volcano Volcan Vulcano Bilstein Felsen Frankfurt Hessen Birstein Grebenhain Schotten Gedern
Bilstein, Vogelsberg / GER - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
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...in the event of danger or in certain critical situations: the forces of nature keep you moving almost without your conscious effort. Get ready for it!
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Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E. The beautiful shapes of the landscape as well as the imposing Bilstein are perfect for...team building activities.
Bilstein Vogelsberg basalt volcano
Vogelsberg - multitude of overlapping basalt terraces: Bilstein/GER - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E

...extraordinary and spectacular Bilstein-Viewpoint, VB / GER: Skyline Frankfurt, Donnersberg (Rheinland-Pfalz/Mons Jovis/Mont Tonnerre), Darmstadt, Odenwald, Taunus (Feldberg), Westerwald, Gießener Land, Rothaargebirge (Hessen/Nordrhein-Westfalen), Friedberg, Wetterau.  

Vulkanismus in Deutschland Magma Basaltsäulen basalt column
...an amazing chance to experience an alpine environment without being a climber: Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
the largest volcanic mountain range in europe Vogelsberg
Bilstein, Vogelsberg / GER - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E

High Points of Vogelsberg 

- Taufstein (773.0 m, Rhine-Weser watershed) - Hoherodskopf (763.8 m) - Sieben Ahorn (752.7 m, Rhine-Weser and Main-Lahn watershed) - Herchenhainer Höhe (733.1 m, Rhine-Weser watershed) - Geiselstein (ca. 720 m) - Nesselberg (ca. 716.2 m) - Wildefeldskopf (692 m) - Rehberg (670 m) - Bilstein (665.5 m) - Gackerstein (663 m) - Ernstberg (626 m) - Eckmannshain (622.0 m) - Schlossberg Ulrichstein (609.7 m).

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vulkanisches Gebirge Vogelsberg
Rolling Stones? You can see one of my cameras gigantically haunted on the (standing) Stones of Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
...appreciate the magnificent landscape of this volcanic region. Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
...appreciate the magnificent landscape of this volcanic region. Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
...take the short signposted trail (0,8 km) from "Parkplatz Segelflugplatz" between Breungeshain and Sichenhausen (L 3338) to Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
...take the short signposted trail (0,8 km) from "Parkplatz Segelflugplatz" between Breungeshain and Sichenhausen (L 3338) to Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Panorama Birstein Lichenroth Frankfurt Bilstein
...direction of view: Freiensteinau, Lichenroth, Wüstwillenroth (Birstein), Schlüchtern, Sinntal. Bilstein, Vogelsberg / GER - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E.

Get a 666 m. breath of air without exposing yourself to unspeakable physical exertion. Relax - on the top of Bilstein, Vogelsberg!

Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Wandern in Deutschlands Mittelgebirgen
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Vulkane in Deutschland
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Fernsicht auf Frankfurt Offenbach Hanau Gelnhausen
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
...north & south: embrasser see'est Francais; french kissin' at Bilstein, GER
...north & south: embrasser see'est Francais; french kissin' at Bilstein, GER
...on the summit of Bilstein, Vogelsberg (666 m) / GER - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
...on the summit of Bilstein, Vogelsberg (666 m) / GER - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
...purple on one day, slate on another day, more blue on another day and maybe more red on another day. Rocky Mountain in the morning sun, exactly a year before: Bilstein, Vogelsberg...
...purple on one day, slate on another day, more blue on another day and maybe more red on another day. Rocky Mountain in the morning sun, exactly a year before: Bilstein, Vogelsberg...
Peak hiking: Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Peak hiking: Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E

...at the foot of Bilstein. Start walking uphill, this is what the climb looks like.

Take a short walk of 15 minutes. Well-formed track, easy walking for up 10 minutes. In the last 5 minutes, the track is mostly well formed, but rising sharply. Moderate walking!

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Shelter Schutzhütte Hütte Vogelsberg Wandern Bergsteigen Gedern Schotten Birstein Grebenhain Herbstein Lauterbach
A shelter just before the summit: Schuchardt-Hütte, Bilstein.
Eiche Baum Watermusic Basinski Brachttal 1000 jährige Tree Dream Wood Gelnhausen
...a dream within a dream.
Sign o' the Times...can really blow your mind: but - not in this event. Straight ahead...and trust the plan!
Sign o' the Times...can really blow your mind: but - not in this event. Straight ahead...and trust the plan!
Kernfläche Naturschutz Ringwall alte Burg Geotop Wanderweg wandern Wald Baum Bäume Buche Rundwanderweg Schild Schilder Wegweiser Nidda Freiensteinau Salz Herchenhain
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Bilstein, Vogelsberg - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
...Hoherodskopf sublimely protrudes up and out of Vogelsberg, and you can enjoy a walk throug the "lush tropical" flora and fauna, perhaps in the company of colourful butterflies...
...Hoherodskopf sublimely protrudes up and out of Vogelsberg, and you can enjoy a walk throug the "lush tropical" flora and fauna, perhaps in the company of colourful butterflies...
Lama Lamas Hoherodskopf Vogelsberg
...or right among these friends - between Bilstein, Hoherodskopf and Taufstein.
Basecamp: from this parking spot it goes to the Bilstein in 15 minutes - 50° 30′ 1″ N, 9° 13′ 8″ E.  Not only for those with moderate fitness...
Basecamp: from this parking spot it goes to the Bilstein in 15 minutes - 50° 30′ 1″ N, 9° 13′ 8″ E. Not only for those with moderate fitness...
Vogelsberg: German Central Uplands in the state of Hesse, Counties of Vogelsbergkreis, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Wetteraukreis, Gießen and Fulda
Vogelsberg: German Central Uplands in the state of Hesse, Counties of Vogelsbergkreis, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Wetteraukreis, Gießen and Fulda

...from Busenborn can also be hiked: 5,5 km and 6,8 km to the peak of Bilstein.

Basecamp GPS-Coordinates ("Parkplatz Waldsiedlung/Geotop Bilstein"/Segelflugplatz, L3338). Busenborn/Schotten: 50.495833, 9.203028

Bus lines to Bilstein

The Schotten-Breungeshain Waldsiedlung stop is the nearest to Bilstein

ALTVB-60 Schotten-Eichelsachsen Backhaus

VB-60 Schotten Gesamtschule

VB-94 Glauburg-Stockheim Glauburg-Stockheim Bahnhof

...from Bilstein to Hoherodskopf - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
...from Bilstein to Hoherodskopf - 50° 29′ 44.98″ N, 9° 12′ 10.61″ E
Fernmeldeturm
Hoherodskopf - 50° 30′ 39.6″ N, 9° 13′ 37.2″ E
Hoherodskopf mit Herchenhainer Höhe Skilift Herchenhain Hartmannshain Grebenhain Herbstein Birstein
...volcanic mountain range of Vogelsberg, main peaks (highest: 773.0 m/2,536.1 ft), within High Vogelsberg Nature Park - 50° 31′ 12″ N, 9° 13′ 48″ E

Lakes and reservoirs of the Vogelsberg

- Antrift Reservoir - Gederner See - Nidda Reservoir - Mooser Teiche - Storage basin of the Nidder Power Station

 

Main rivers of the Vogelsberg

Fulda: - Schwalm (97.1 km) - Antrift (38.6 km) - Schlitz (43.3 km) - Lauter (27.9 km) - Brenderwasser - Altefeld (30.0 km) - Lüder (36.4 km) - Giesel (7.2 km) - Fliede (22,1 km)

Main: Kinzig (86.0 km) - Steinaubach (23.2 km) - Ulmbach (13.4 km) - Salz (29.8 km) - Bracht (31.5 km) - Nidda (89.7 km) - Seemenbach (37.4 km) - Nidder (68.6 km) - Horloff (44.5 km) - Wetter (68.8 km) - Ohm (59.0 km)

Lautertal Frischborn Herbst
Indian Summer (late October) in Vogelsberg: between Lauterbach-Frischborn & Dirlammen (Lautertal)...with two of my vans (loaded with Mountaineering Gear) @国强_北京 @AvaT_NYC. Approaching Bilstein...
Vulkan Radweg Vogelsberg
Your ticket: entrance to the peak of Bilstein after your 15 minutes walk from Parkplatz "Waldsiedlung/Geotop Bilstein", Segelflugplatz, Schotten-Breungeshain, L3338...
Your ticket: entrance to the peak of Bilstein after your 15 minutes walk from Parkplatz "Waldsiedlung/Geotop Bilstein", Segelflugplatz, Schotten-Breungeshain, L3338...
See you and good bye...from Bilstein, Vogelsberg
See you and good bye...from Bilstein, Vogelsberg

 

Dear friends on the other side of the Atlantic- and Pacific ´O:

thank you all for your time...and goodbye -

till the next time high up on Bilstein/VB!

J.R. Skye

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