Nature Reserve Guide
Weideswiesen-Oberwald Bei Erlensee is a distinguished nature reserve characterized by its diverse and protected landscapes, making it suitable for various outdoor pursuits. This Natura 2000 site features a partially natural course of the Kinzig river, extensive grasslands, wetlands, and natural floodplain and riparian forests. The varied terrain and ecological significance of Weideswiesen-Oberwald Bei Erlensee provide opportunities for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
Weideswiesen-Oberwald Bei Erlensee offers…
180
Routes
4.6
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Average rating
4776
People visited

3.9
(7)
258
riders
59.9km
02:29
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(14)
210
riders
28.4km
01:08
40m
40m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
(14)
150
riders
45.1km
01:49
140m
150m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
(2)
132
riders
67.4km
02:59
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
(84)
392
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(35)
117
riders
22.0km
01:20
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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67
riders
26.3km
01:40
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(64)
182
riders
39.6km
02:20
130m
130m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(46)
121
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(38)
150
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
(14)
44
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(7)
36
hikers
16.1km
04:15
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(8)
31
riders
29.4km
02:21
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.1
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48
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.3
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30
riders
39.9km
02:34
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
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14
riders
42.3km
02:51
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.0
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73
runners
11.7km
01:18
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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43
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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36
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
29
runners
9.34km
00:58
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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28
riders
56.7km
03:06
190m
190m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.7
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10
riders
35.9km
02:18
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
7
riders
35.8km
02:11
350m
350m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

3.0
(1)
8
riders
75.5km
04:19
820m
820m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Weideswiesen-Oberwald Bei Erlensee is a nature reserve and Natura 2000 site, covering approximately 157 hectares. It features a partially natural Kinzig river, extensive grasslands, wetlands, and floodplain forests. The reserve is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including water buffalo used for landscape maintenance.
Weideswiesen-Oberwald Bei Erlensee offers various outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. Komoot lists more than 100 routes across these sports. The area's diverse landscape provides options for different interests and skill levels.
Yes, road cycling routes are available in the area. An example is the "Hohe Straße – View of the Frankfurt skyline loop from Rodenbach," which is 36.6 miles (58.9 km) long and rated moderate. Another option is the "View of Ronneburg Castle – View of Ronneburg loop from Rodenbach," covering 41.9 miles (67.4 km). More routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes in Weideswiesen-Oberwald Bei Erlensee guide.
Touring cyclists can explore routes like the "Jerusalemer Tor Büdingen – Büdingen Old Town loop from Rodenbach," a 33.1-mile (53.3 km) moderate route. An easier option is the "Rückinger Mill – Kinzigsteg Bridge loop from Rodenbach," which is 13.8 miles (22.2 km) long. Additional routes are detailed in the Cycling in Weideswiesen-Oberwald Bei Erlensee guide.
Yes, there are hiking trails suitable for beginners. An easy option is the "Evangelical Church, Rückingen loop from Weideswiesen-Oberwald bei Erlensee," which is 2.6 miles (4.1 km) long. The Easy hikes in Weideswiesen-Oberwald Bei Erlensee guide provides more accessible options.
The reserve features the partially natural Kinzig river, extensive grasslands, wetlands, and floodplain forests. Visitors can observe diverse flora and fauna, including water buffalo used for landscape maintenance. The area is also known for various water and marsh birds, such as greylag geese and white storks.
Weideswiesen-Oberwald Bei Erlensee is a popular destination, with more than 3,000 visitors sharing their experiences on Komoot. The routes in the area have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Mountain biking is an option in the area, with trails catering to different skill levels. A difficult route is the "Eselsweg at Waldhaus Engländer – View of Sommerkahl loop from Rodenbach," which is 50.2 miles (80.7 km) long. The MTB Trails in Weideswiesen-Oberwald Bei Erlensee guide offers more options.
Yes, jogging routes are available. The "Erlensee Water Buffalo – Erlensee Watermill loop from Weideswiesen-Oberwald bei Erlensee" is a moderate 3.5-mile (5.7 km) route. Another moderate option is the "Running loop from Rodenbach," which is 7.3 miles (11.7 km) long. More routes are listed in the Running Trails in Weideswiesen-Oberwald Bei Erlensee guide.
Komoot offers several guides for the area, including Cycling in Weideswiesen-Oberwald Bei Erlensee, Hiking in Weideswiesen-Oberwald Bei Erlensee, and Road Cycling Routes in Weideswiesen-Oberwald Bei Erlensee. There are also guides for mountain biking, jogging, easy hikes, and gravel biking. An Attractions guide is also available.
The relatively flat terrain of the Kinzig floodplains makes the broader area suitable for relaxed touring, which can be family-friendly. While specific family-friendly routes within the reserve are not highlighted, the easy touring cycling options provide suitable conditions. Visitors should check individual route details for suitability.
Information about Weideswiesen-Oberwald Bei Erlensee is typically found on governmental environmental portals, such as the Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt (Hessen.de), or within broader tourism and outdoor activity platforms like Komoot. The European Environment Agency (EEA) also provides a site factsheet for the reserve.

