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Seidenröther Watchtower – Kinzig Reservoir loop from Mernes

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Seidenröther Watchtower – Kinzig Reservoir loop from Mernes

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Seidenröther Watchtower – Kinzig Reservoir loop from Mernes

03:21

45.8km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.63 km

Foresters' Graves (Förstergräber)

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A good place to stop for a moment. From here it goes downhill on all sides.

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12.0 km

Seidenröther Watchtower

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A watchtower was used in the late Middle Ages to detect enemy troops at an early stage. They were built mainly on trade routes (such as the donkey trail), as …

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17.5 km

Kinzig Reservoir

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The Kinzig Valley between Gelnhausen and Schlüchtern is, apart from a few short sections, a natural cycle route. I always enjoy cycling it.

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18.7 km

View of Kinzigtal Reservoir

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One of several good viewpoints on the reservoir.

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19.5 km

View of the Kinzig Reservoir

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The 6.5 km circular route around the reservoir is very popular with cyclists, joggers and walkers

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19.6 km

Ardeas Seenwelt Birdwatching Platform

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Interesting and informative boards around the reservoir

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23.5 km

Kinzig Reservoir

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The Kinzig reservoir dams the Kinzig between Bad Soden-Salmünster and Steinau. It is used for flood protection and power generation.

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23.7 km

Cycling path along the north shore of the Kinzig Reservoir

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There is a good cycle path here. I personally prefer the southern cycle path along the reservoir.

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33.1 km

Waldweiher bei Bad Soden-Salmünster

Nature Reserve

45.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

10.3 km

4.27 km

1.29 km

265 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

13.7 km

7.79 km

1.46 km

274 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Seidenröther Watchtower – Kinzig Reservoir loop from Mernes

Foresters' Graves (Förstergräber)

Seidenröther Watchtower

Kinzig Reservoir

View of Kinzigtal Reservoir

View of the Kinzig Reservoir

Ardeas Seenwelt Birdwatching Platform

Kinzig Reservoir

Cycling path along the north shore of the Kinzig Reservoir

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