Grünberg Sports & Outdoors Tips by Weissdorn

Trail Riding in the Vogelsberg Mountains

Anybody can take a bus tour down the Romantic Road to see Ludwig's castle, but how many people do you know have been horseback riding on a trail through the Vogelsberg hills? You can start your adventure here at Achim Rodinger's ranch, called: Wanderreitbetrieb Fuchsbau in Grünberg-Lardenbach.
They hire out (rent) horses for day rides or a week-long excursion where you can ride on a trail out in the Vogelsberg woods to see a castle and an extinct volcano. The views are from atop the hills are fantastic! Along the way, your guide will explain the sights.
At the moment, he isn't listing his prices on his website, but you can write him an email and he will give a schedule and the current prices:
info@fuchsbau-rodinger.de

Equipment: If you book a 4 day or week tour, you will need to bring the following things with you:

Rain pancho, as large as possible
Sturdy, ankle-high shoes or boots
Hat or riding helmut
2 pairs of riding pants
Sweatshirt or pullover
Underwear
Socks
Blouses, shirts, T-shirts
Comfortable shoes for the evenings
Comfortable pants for the evenings
Riding gloves
Pocketknife
Toiletry kit
Sunglasses
Your own medicine

Address: Seentalstrasse 24, D-35305 Grünberg-Lardenbach

Directions: Take the B49 heading towards Alsfeld and turn right just after you pass the town sign, heading towards Weickartshain. In Weickartshain follow the signs towards Lardenbach.

Other Contact: info@fuchsbau-rodinger.de

Phone: +49 (6400) 6083 Fax: 201879

Website: http://www.fuchsbau-rodinger.de