The best road cycling routes around Niedernhausen

The tower at the entrance of the Regional Park at the Weilbacher Kiesgrube offers a fantastic panorama from its 27 m high observation deck, great.

The view of the skyline is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful – especially in the evening light. But beware: this spot is extremely dangerous for cyclists. The road is narrow, there is no cycle path, and a speed limit of 80 km/h leads to excessive speeds. As it goes slightly uphill, the spot provokes dangerous overtaking manoeuvres with far too little lateral clearance, especially when meeting oncoming traffic. Particularly dangerous: many drivers do not notice cyclists here at all, or only much too late, due to distraction by the view or the lighting conditions. My appeal to everyone: Use your rearview mirror: If you ride here, you should definitely use a rearview mirror on your bike to keep an eye on traffic at all times. Don't get distracted: If you ride without a mirror, you must master the shoulder check. Don't play "Hans look up" and don't let yourself be distracted by the view – your attention belongs to the road. Don't be tempted to stop: Even if others advise you to stop – don't do it! Anyone who stops here at this speed and gradient and has to set off again risks a direct trip to the emergency room. Keep moving, be wide awake, and assume that you will only be seen at the last moment.

The historic town hall in Schwalbach am Taunus, likely built around 1700, is a central building in the old town. It originally served as the municipal administration before being repurposed after sustaining damage in World War II. Today, as part of the town hall complex, it houses a small exhibition on the town's history. Its history is closely intertwined with the development of Schwalbach, from its importance in the historic town center alongside the church and inn to its current use, which contrasts with the modern town hall. Early History and Use: The building stands in a historical row with the parish church of St. Pankratius and the inn "Zum Schwanen" (At the Swan). It was probably built around 1700 and housed the local administration. After the air raid of 1944 and its subsequent reconstruction, it served as the town hall, a police station, and later, from 1975 onward, as a youth center. Current Significance: On the first floor of the building (Marktplatz 1-2) is a small exhibition on the town's history, displaying finds from the Stone Age to the Roman settlement, as well as historical maps. It is part of the historic town center, which has been shaped over time by new developments such as the Geschwister-Scholl-School (1956). Comparison to the new town hall: The administration moved into a newer, more modern town hall, thus eliminating the cramped conditions of the older one. The historic town hall therefore stands as a testament to Schwalbach's long development from a village to a town, which received its town charter in 1970.

Since 2023, Eppstein has once again been part of the Eschborn-Frankfurt cycling classic (formerly Henningerturm) on May 1st. Here, the route runs through the old town on cobblestones past the Talkirche church and below Eppstein Castle.

It's beautiful up here! It's always a few degrees cooler here!

The last meters to the Feldberg summit

Beautiful trail for the way to Feldberg

Part of the cycling classic. Great for letting off steam