Schotten
About Schotten
A tranquil retreat in the volcanic Vogelsberg hills, where timber-framed charm meets the rugged spirit of German motorcycle culture.
Highlights
- Volcanic hiking trails
- Historic half-timbered houses
- Motorsport heritage
- Lakeside summer recreation
Key Facts
- Altitude: 663m
- Ski lifts: 2
- Lakes nearby: 11
- MTB trails: 402.5km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Schotten
- Today: 13 to 18 °C, rain, 0 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3617 m (3490 to 3850 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| čt 1. 10. | 13 / 18 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| pá 2. 10. | 12 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| so 3. 10. | 11 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 3 h sun |
| ne 4. 10. | 11 / 16 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| po 5. 10. | 9 / 16 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| út 6. 10. | 8 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 7 h sun |
| st 7. 10. | 9 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| čt 8. 10. | 8 / 14 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| pá 9. 10. | 3 / 10 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| so 10. 10. | 6 / 11 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
Things to do in Schotten
Hikes nearby - Schotten (20)
20+ curated hiking trails around Schotten, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Vogelsberg
Hilfsrelation für den Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3 [Bayern; Vogelsberg] von Butzbach bis Fulda
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Pilgerweg Schönstatt
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Jakobsweg - Herbstein - Münzenberg
Herbstein - Lanzenhain - Hoherodskopf - Bilstein - Busenborn - Schotten - Nidda-Stausee - Hungen - Bellersheim - Münzenberg
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Landgrafenweg
Nidda - Michelnau - Zwiefalten - Bilstein - Hoherodskopf - Taufstein - Landgrafenborn - Ulrichstein
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Lahn - Kinzig - Weg
Wetzlar - Dünsberg - Wettenberg - Gießen - Annerod - Albach - Münster - Laubach - Rudingshain - Hoherodskopf- Taufstein - Herchenhainer Höhe - Hartmannshain - Volkartshain - Kirchbracht - Birstein - Eisenhammer - Schlierbach - Wächtersbach
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5-Flüsse-Weg
Bad Salzhausen - Haubenmühle - Schotten - Rudingshain - Forellenteiche - Hoherodskopf - Schwarzer Fluss - Hochwaldhausen - Lanzenhain
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Naturparkquerweg
Laubach - Gonterskirchen - Falltorhaus - Schotten - Weidmühle - Sauborn - Rehberg - Herchenhain - Hartmannshain
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Basaltweg
Gedern - Gederner See - Eschenrod - Schotten - Betzenrod - Flugplatz - Feldkrücken - Ulrichstein
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Pilgerweg
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Vogelsberg - Spessart - Weg
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Vulkan - Steig
Seckbach Lohrberg Bergen Ostheim Langen-Bergheim Grauer Stein Herrnhaag Büdingen Michelau Wenings Ober_Seemen Volkartshain Hartmannshain Herchenhain Hoherodskopf Feldkrücken Ulrichstein Groß Felda Oberrod Alsfeld
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Taufsteinweg
Bleichetal - Usenborn - Hirzenhain - Glashütten - Bilstein - Hoherodskopf - Taufstein
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Judenpfad Stumpertenrod - Ulrichstein (Ostroute)
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Sternweg
Ruppertenrod - Ober-Ohmen - Ober-Seibertenrod - Ulrichstein - Hoherodskopf
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Nordwestweg
Alsfeld - Storndorf - Köddingen - Ulrichstein - Alte Höhe - Laubach
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Bonifatiusroute
Bonifatiusroute = Mainz -> Fulda
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Eichelsachsen - Spur der Natur
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Eschenrod-StauseeTour
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Drei Schneidenweg rot
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Gipfeltour Schotten
Horská kola u Schotten
- Schottener Runde 1
- Schottener Runde 4
- Kleine Vulkan Runde
- Hirsch-Trail
- Fuchs-Trail
- Wildsau-Trail
- Oberwaldstraße
- Hirschtrail
Getting to Schotten
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 72 km away, about 1h24 by road
- Frankfurt am Main: 1h15 by car, 94 km
- Mannheim: 1h56 by car, 170 km
- Koblenz: 1h59 by car, 160 km
- Nürnberg: 2h47 by car, 244 km
- Stuttgart: 3h10 by car, 288 km
- Strasbourg: 3h19 by car, 305 km
Where to stay in Schotten
50 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 76 EUR per night, median 139 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Schotten page.