The best MTB trails around Ober-Olm

A bit narrow. Overtaking difficult. Gets tight with oncoming traffic.

With a total length of around 1,233 kilometers, the Rhine is one of Europe's longest, most historically significant, and economically most important rivers. The river originates in the Swiss Alps, where it is formed from the two headwaters, the Vorder- and Hinterrhein. After flowing through Lake Constance, it plunges down at the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen and subsequently forms the border between Switzerland and Germany as the High Rhine. Further on, as the Upper Rhine, it flows through the Upper Rhine Plain past major cities such as Karlsruhe and Ludwigshafen, as well as directly past the region of Mainz and Wiesbaden. In this area, the river bends sharply west at the so-called "Rheinknie" (Rhine bend) before reaching the spectacular Middle Rhine. This section between Bingen and Koblenz – known as the Upper Middle Rhine Valley – has been protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2002 due to its density of castles, historic vineyards, and the legend of the Lorelei rock. Via the Lower Rhine and the metropolitan regions of Cologne and Düsseldorf, the Rhine finally continues into the Netherlands. There it splits into a vast delta and finally flows into the North Sea near Rotterdam. As an international waterway, the Rhine is the logistical backbone of Western Europe. It connects the major industrial centers and seaports directly with the hinterland, and is used annually by tens of thousands of cargo ships for the transport of coal, ores, containers, and chemical goods. In addition to its industrial function, the Rhine Valley serves as a lifeline for tourism, a productive energy source through hydropower plants, and a valuable natural and recreational area for millions of people.

This Kneipp water treading basin is located on the outskirts of Wiesbaden on the Gehrner Bach stream (not, as Google Maps indicates, on the Wellritzbach stream) above the Chausseehaus (toll house) and can be reached from there in about 15 minutes on foot. It lies at the intersection of several hiking trails and on the mountain bike route. Following a marked path with a gentle incline, you'll reach a shelter belonging to the Kneipp Association Wiesbaden e.V. and the associated water treading basin. The pleasantly cool water invites you to tread water and refresh yourself. The basin is constantly replenished by fresh water from the stream (see "Water Supply..." below). The entire facility was built between 1970 and 1972 using funds from the association and the volunteer work of its members. To this day, it is maintained and regularly cared for solely through the volunteer work of association members, association funds, and donations. During a successful comprehensive renovation between 2014 and 2016, previously issued, detailed regulations from the environmental authority regarding the flow and use of the stream were also taken into account. To ensure the migration of microorganisms in the stream, a reliable separation of the water flow for the basin and the water remaining in the stream (technically called a "circulating channel") was required. This included the installation of boulders in the circulating channel to reduce the flow rate. As part of this comprehensive renovation, the shelter was re-roofed and the wooden components were painted. These extensive works were made possible by donations from several local councils and members of the association, in addition to the association's own labor and funds. On July 9, 2016, this beautiful facility was officially reopened to the public in Wiesbaden and visitors to our beautiful city in a ceremony attended by Mayor Arno Goßmann, representatives of the local councils, and many members of the association. Source: https://www.kneipp-wiesbaden.de/kneipp-wassertretanlagen/infos-zur-tretanlage-chausseehaus/

From the railway bridge you have a magnificent view of the entire region, especially Mainz and the Taunus

The Rhine is very wide here, giving it an almost maritime feel.

From this spot on the bridge you have a really great view towards Mainz, Wiesbaden and the Taunus. A short stop is definitely worth it👍🏼

When your feet are burning in the sweltering midsummer weather, this is the perfect place to relax and refresh. You'll always meet people here with whom you can have a pleasant chat.

a cool thing!