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Altenberg Observation Tower – Hohensolms Castle loop from Bischoffen

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Altenberg Observation Tower – Hohensolms Castle loop from Bischoffen

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Altenberg Observation Tower – Hohensolms Castle loop from Bischoffen

02:05

29.6km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13.2 km for 7 m

After 16.9 km for 19 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.47 km

Shelter and bench in Großaltenstädtener Heide

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Very scenic and worth a visit in every season

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12.5 km

View of Hohensolms Castle

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View from the wind turbines to Hohensolms

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13.1 km

Altenberg Observation Tower

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Small tower with a great all-round view At the foot of the tower nice little picnic area, unfortunately without a view for sheltered from the wind, which can also be beneficial.

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13.8 km

Baumelbank – View of Dünsberg and the Gießen region

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You have a beautiful view from here, it is worthwhile to go down and take a seat on the bank.

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16.3 km

The rest area (with great views to the south, east and west) and Hohensolms Castle are connected by a wonderful 400 meter long avenue of oak and linden trees, which leads through the former castle park.

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16.7 km

Castle Gate of Hohensolms

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Very beautiful and well-kept model railway system below Hohensolms Castle.

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16.8 km

Hohensolms Castle

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The Counts of Solms rebuilt Hohensolms Castle in 1350 after their first castle was completely destroyed elsewhere in 1349. From the former residence of the Counts of Solms-Hohensolms, the furnishings …

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17.1 km

Hohensolms Ski Lift

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This is how the small, but fine Schlossberglift looks like in summer.
In winter, this offers a lift for tobogganers and skiers or snowboarders

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29.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

2.33 km

1.99 km

377 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

10.8 km

4.10 km

783 m

248 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

9°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Altenberg Observation Tower – Hohensolms Castle loop from Bischoffen

Shelter and bench in Großaltenstädtener Heide

View of Hohensolms Castle

Altenberg Observation Tower

Baumelbank – View of Dünsberg and the Gießen region

View of Dünsberg

Castle Gate of Hohensolms

Hohensolms Castle

Hohensolms Ski Lift

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