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Things to see in Gedern (Germany): 45 places and when to go
Gedern is a town in Germany, and this site lists 45 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (23), Nature (9), Mountains (5). The best known are E3 European long distance path, Taufstein and Naxburg. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.4214, 9.1884
- Places
- 45 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (23) · Nature (9) · Mountains (5) · Wildlife (5) · History (4) · With kids (4)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 63 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Taufstein, at 773 m.
What to see in Gedern
The places in and around Gedern, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- E3 European long distance pathWalking path8.5 km
- TaufsteinNature · History11 km
- NaxburgMountain in Hesse, Germany15 km
- Herchenhainer HöheNature · Mountains9.6 km
- HoherodskopfNature · Mountains10 km
- Sieben AhornMountain in Germany13 km
- Völzberger KöpfchenNature · Mountains9.1 km
- Musikinstrumentenmuseum LißbergMuseum in Ortenberg, Germany9.0 km
- Naturschutzgebiet Talauen von Nidder und Hillersbach bei Gedern und BurkhardsProtected area in Germany2.2 km
- Eichköppel bei EichelsdorfNature reserve in Germany9.2 km
- Muna-Museum GrebenhainMuseum in Germany11 km
- Oberhessisches Weihnachtskrippen-MuseumMuseum in Germany13 km
- Riesenmammutbaum bei SchottenNature7.9 km
- Castle BirsteinCastle in Germany12 km
- Teufelsmühle (Ilbeshausen)History · Architecture15 km
- Wingershäuser SchweizProtected area in Hesse, Germany6.5 km
- 5-Flüsse-WegHiking7.0 km
- BasaltwegHiking8.7 km
- Bonifatiusroute Germany (Hessen)Pilgrimage in Hesse6.3 km
- BRAUmit e.V.Brewery10 km
- Der Weg des WassersWith kids8.9 km
- Freibad IlbeshausenWith kids14 km
- FürstenwegHiking2.4 km
- Grenzweg NiddaHiking12 km
And the other 21, by what you come to do:
- Hot springs: Hallenschwimmbad
- Hiking: Hessenweg 2, Hessenweg 2 (Teilstück Alsfeld - Gelnhausen), Camino de Santiago, Camino de Santiago, Lahn - Kinzig - Weg, Landgrafenweg, Naturparkquerweg, Ohm - Kinzig - Weg, Pilgerweg, Reffenstraße, Taufsteinweg, Taunus - Rhön - Weg, Verbindungsweg c), Vogelsberg - Spessart - Weg, Vulkan - Steig, Vulkanring Vogelsberg, Wetterau Spessart Weg Grünes Dreieck
- Food and drink: Hotel zur Traube
- With kids: Streichelgehege, Vogelpark Schotten
When to go to Gedern
The best time to visit Gedern is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:15
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:14
- JunBest time16:11
- JulBest time15:48
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:41
- DecPossible7:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. In April, 45 of the 45 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Gedern
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 63 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ronneburg37 places22 km
- Bad Orb40 places25 km
- Mücke32 places26 km
- Wölfersheim33 places27 km
- Schlüchtern21 places29 km
- Fulda42 places37 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gedern?
The best known: E3 European long distance path, Taufstein, Naxburg, Herchenhainer Höhe, Hoherodskopf. In all, 45 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Gedern?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48.
How do you get to Gedern?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 63 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Gedern as the destination and these 45 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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