The best road cycling routes around Kelkheim

The viewing bastion shows the Rhein-Main region with all its contrasts, its charming and its edgy aspects. The view sweeps over fields and meadows to the nearby low mountain ranges. In contrast, the A 3 motorway, with seven lanes, roars directly at the foot of the "observation post", and on the high-speed rail line next to it, ICE trains speed back and forth between Frankfurt and Cologne – and above them, jets circle. LANDSCAPE OF EXCITING CONTRASTS No one from the region would want to talk up Rhein-Main as being more beautiful than it is. Nor does anyone need to. Because here people are so self-confident that they not only accept the ambivalent appearance but even present it with the greatest conviction. The viewing bastion on the A 3 is an outstanding example of this. Anyone who, for example, looks out in spring over the blooming meadows and budding trees towards the slowly greening heights of the Odenwald or Taunus will hardly be able to avoid calling it idyllic. The path to the small hill itself is a feast for the eyes: since planting in 2003, the 1.5-kilometer-long avenue with a succession of oak, cherry, and sycamore trees has developed splendidly. To enjoy the idyll, one "only" has to block out the roar on the region's lifelines, the transport routes to the trading and banking city. However, the more than lively flow of goods and the constant coming and going of people have been part of the pulsating metropolitan region for centuries. This all-encompassing mobility underscores the location of Frankfurt Rhein Main in the heart of Europe. Anyone who has climbed the winding cobblestone spiral to the small platform of the artificial hill on the A 3 will certainly marvel at the nobly rusted Corten steel plates. These "sights" direct the gaze to the most striking points in the landscape. The Melibokus, at 517 m and with its very regular cone shape, clearly stands out from the Odenwald ridge. The Frankfurt Airport Tower appears just as clearly as the characteristic Frankfurt skyline. The elevations in the Taunus range present themselves as an impressive ensemble: Altkönig (798 m), Großer Feldberg (879 m), the nearby Kleine Feldberg (825 m above sea level), and – very close by – Kapellenberg (292 m) near Hofheim.

The historic town hall was built in 1479 on the remains of Gothic city gates. Its history is closely intertwined with the history of the town of Oberursel. In 1444, the market town of Oberursel was granted city rights. Trade developed rapidly, and the number of citizens grew steadily. In 1481, the city walls were extended to include a new part of the town—the "valley." After fulfilling its military function, the town hall was built on the reclaimed site of the "Lower Gate" of the first city wall. At this juncture between the old and new towns, it became a visible testament to the self-confidence of the free citizens. Moreover, the building was centrally located on the newly created market square. In the turmoil of the Thirty Years' War, the town hall burned down for the first time in 1622. Although plans for its reconstruction existed as early as 1629, they could not be realized during the Thirty Years' War. In 1645, the temporary building erected in its place was burned down again, along with almost the entire town. The town hall was rebuilt in 1659, though on a smaller scale than originally planned in 1629. The interior was completed in 1663. A jail cell, known as the "Betzelkammer," was installed at its base, beneath the staircase. This cell could accommodate 20 prisoners. In 1702, a sundial was added to the town hall; during the 1933/34 renovation, an inscription was added. Above the town hall's entrance is a Baroque replica of the town's coat of arms from the 15th/18th centuries. On September 27, 1980, the renovated council chamber was reopened. Since then, the council chamber, with its beautiful wainscoting, has been available for special civic events and weddings.

Free parking is available here.

It is the only church in Hesse with a painted ceiling.

Origins: The church, a listed Roman Catholic house of worship, has been a central part of the town of Hofheim for several centuries. The first church structures there date back to the 14th century. Architectural History: • The Gothic chancel and tower date from the late 15th century and have been preserved to this day. • The spire was demolished in 1923 and later rebuilt in the Neo-Baroque style. • Between 1926 and 1927, the nave was rebuilt and enlarged (Neo-Baroque). • The current church building, with its nave, transept, and new chancel, was constructed during this period.

The Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter and Paul, a listed historical monument, stands in the town of Hofheim am Taunus in the Main-Taunus district of Hesse. The parish belongs to the Hofheim-Kriftel pastoral area within the Main-Taunus church district of the Diocese of Limburg.

From the Friedensbrücke, you have a wide, uninterrupted view of the Frankfurt skyline—especially beautiful at sunset. For a quick break, the Lilit Café, located right at the bridgehead in Sachsenhausen, is a great place to stop for a coffee to go.

New bike shop in Hofheim