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Kreis Groß-Gerau

Frankenstein Castle – Climb to Frankenstein Castle loop from Riedstadt-Goddelau

Kreis Groß-Gerau

Frankenstein Castle – Climb to Frankenstein Castle loop from Riedstadt-Goddelau

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Frankenstein Castle – Climb to Frankenstein Castle loop from Riedstadt-Goddelau

02:30

43.8km

320m

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: June 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.1 km for 50 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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11.0 km

Forest Path in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Highlight • Cycleway

easy to drive bike path (gravel)

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2

12.1 km

Forest Gazebo in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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Refuge with a place to rest in the middle of the forest

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3

20.1 km

Start of Gentle Trail

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This is where the part of the trail that you can drive in a relaxed manner begins.

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4

22.3 km

Frankenstein Castle

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The residence of the Frankenstein noble family has a history of more than 900 years. Until the late 16th century, the Frankensteins were a respected and wealthy princely family, as you can still tell by the size of the castle today. With the strengthening of the Kurhessichen princes, however, they lost influence and sold their castle in 1662 to the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt. Since this was only interested in the lands, he degenerated the very well-kept castle. The castle was used again and again as a quarry for newly emerging buildings and only in the 19th century, the plant was partially repaired. Grand Duke Ludwig III. let the castle rebuild in the style of the castle romanticism. The present appearance dates from this time and reminds only in parts of the original form of the castle. The mighty ramparts and towers still give a nice picture of medieval castles, and after a visit the castle's own restaurant attracts.

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22.5 km

Frankenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

I'm divided because of the many monuments. Do you still need them?
Sabers are rattling everywhere.
So not really a highlight for me.

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22.6 km

Climb to Frankenstein Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Feeling pleasantly more pleasant is the ascent from Ober-Beerbach to Frankenstein and then down towards Eberstadt. On a clear day you will be rewarded with a view to the Taunus. Refreshment possible, public toilets and museum entrance to the castle ruins against donation.

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25.8 km

DA Abteilung 971

Forest

8

27.1 km

View of the Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Highlight • Viewpoint

27.8 km

Lerchenberg und Kernesbellen von Darmstadt-Eberstadt

Nature Reserve

10

28.8 km

Modau River in Eberstadt

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The Modau promenade offers an oasis of calm on the light rail.

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43.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

7.58 km

6.93 km

1.80 km

371 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

10.9 km

7.31 km

6.24 km

1.68 km

187 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Friday 10 July

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