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Kranichstein Hunting Lodge – Backhaus Pond loop from Kranichstein

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Kranichstein Hunting Lodge – Backhaus Pond loop from Kranichstein

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Kranichstein Hunting Lodge – Backhaus Pond loop from Kranichstein

00:59

3.76km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

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Start point

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54 m

Oberwaldhaus, Darmstadt

Highlight • Restaurant

Ideal for a cozy final rest 👍

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2

365 m

Ruthsenbach Stream

Highlight • River

It creeps and flees at the brook!

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3

1.14 km

Information sign: Backhaus Pond

Highlight • Lake

This sign is part of the historical hunting stalking. You can find the stalking route in our collections.

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4

1.30 km

Kranichstein Hunting Lodge

Highlight • Castle

Landgrave Georg I had this hunting lodge built in Baroque style near Kranichstein in the north of Darmstadt in 1578. Star-shaped aisles were cut in the surrounding forest to make …

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5

1.39 km

Backhaus Pond

Highlight • Lake

The pond is a beautiful place in every season and there are benches at the front. It can be circumnavigated, partly directly on the bank and opposite through the forest.

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6

1.67 km

Bläserwarte and Hunting Acoustics Information Point

Highlight • Structure

Here you can find information about various acoustic signals when hunting. It's a shame you can't hear them.
A resting place is available.

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7

2.25 km

Schmitteiche (Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald)

Highlight • Natural Monument

beautiful old oak

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8

3.72 km

Steinbrücker Teich Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

The F bus stop is also located here

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B

3.76 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.59 km

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.39 km

1.22 km

138 m

< 100 m

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