Prinz von Hessen Quarry – Gatehouse at Rosenhöhe loop from Wildpark Kranichstein

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Prinz von Hessen Quarry – Gatehouse at Rosenhöhe loop from Wildpark Kranichstein

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Prinz von Hessen Quarry – Gatehouse at Rosenhöhe loop from Wildpark Kranichstein

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35.9km

230m

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 25, 2026

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Scheftheimer Wiesen bei Darmstadt

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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411 m

Prinz von Hessen Quarry

Highlight • Lake

Idyllic lake in the forest, originated in the early 20th century by lignite mining. In the summer quite lively on weekends. Out of season and in bad weather but pleasingly little visited.

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8.77 km

Old railway line

Highlight • Cycleway

Yes, a great thing for us cyclists: good surface, no inclines, very direct connection, etc.
But it is also true that traffic-related farsightedness was evident when the line was shut down.

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9.65 km

Fountain at the entrance to the Schlossgarten

Highlight • Monument

Beautifully designed area around the fountain

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9.72 km

Fountain in Dieburg Palace Park

Highlight • Monument

Very nice park that conveys many lasting impressions and invites you to rest.

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18.6 km

Ponds in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Highlight • Lake

East of Darmstadt you will find almost endless gravel paths in the forest and you can discover a lot along the way.

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26.2 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 of the major museums in Germany and brings together numerous different collections from the fields of art, culture and natural history.

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