Russian Chapel at Mathildenhöhe – Kranichstein Hunting Lodge loop from Darmstadt Ost

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Russian Chapel at Mathildenhöhe – Kranichstein Hunting Lodge loop from Darmstadt Ost

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Russian Chapel at Mathildenhöhe – Kranichstein Hunting Lodge loop from Darmstadt Ost

03:04

54.6km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Am Kleewoog von Gräfenhausen

Scheftheimer Wiesen bei Darmstadt

Darmbachaue von Darmstadt

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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858 m

Russian Chapel at Mathildenhöhe

Highlight • Religious Site

The historical ensemble of Darmstadt Mathildenhöhe is an outstanding Gesamtkunstwerk, dominated by the wedding tower, the exhibition hall and the Russian Orthodox chapel, which, however, already stood on the Mathildenhöhe, …

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2.01 km

Hessian State Museum Darmstadt

Highlight • Historical Site

The Hessian State Museum in Darmstadt, one of the oldest public museums in Germany, is a universal museum with extensive permanent collections; there are also special exhibitions. It is one …

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15.5 km

Kleewoog Lake

Highlight • Lake

The sight is good for the soul😊

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25.4 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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25.5 km

Backhaus Pond at Kranichstein Hunting Lodge

Highlight • Lake

Very nice place, unfortunately very crowded when the weather is nice

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33.7 km

Fisherman's Hut at Darmbach Pond

Highlight • Restaurant

Actually a great meeting point.
But now everything is closed.

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34.2 km

Darmbach Fish Ponds

Highlight • Lake

The Darmbach, which gave Darmstadt its name and feeds these five fish farming ponds, has its source very close by. All fish species that can be found in a lake …

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