im Naturpark Vogelsberg

The Nature Park Vulkanregion Vogelsberg is a regional organization promoting nature, outdoor recreation and environmental learning in the Vogelsberg area of central Germany. Its landscape offers visitors opportunities to enjoy scenic countryside, historic half-timbered towns and a quiet setting in every season. Hiking and cycling are among the ways to explore the region, while the park also provides guided tours, nature trails and other outdoor experiences.

The park’s educational activities focus on the forest and soil as important natural resources. Visitors and groups can also learn through nature-based accommodation and a nature experience exhibition. Information about the Vogelsberg’s natural divisions helps introduce the character of the landscape.

The park is operated by the Zweckverband Naturpark Vulkanregion Vogelsberg, a municipal association whose members include Birstein, Freiensteinau, Gedern, Grebenhain, Herbstein, Hirzenhain, Laubach, Lauterbach, Schotten, Ulrichstein and Nidda. Its office is located at Am Vulkaneum 1 in Schotten and serves as the office of the Vogelsberg conservation association from 2024.