Best lake trails in Darmstadt

This circular route leads through the stately Kranichstein Forest in the north of Darmstadt and allows visitors to immerse themselves in over 400 years of hunting history of the Landgraves of Hesse-Darmstadt. The route starts at the Steinbrücker Teich leisure centre and follows wide forest paths through a historic game reserve, where red deer, fallow deer and wild boar still live in extensive enclosures. Majestic oaks and beeches grow in the near-natural mixed forests, while wood anemones and...

Family-friendly loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. Trail 9, which begins and ends at the research center car park, runs through the forest on shady hiking trails. The loop trail owes its name to the former Dianaburg hunting lodge, of which only the remains of the wall and a small pavilion can be seen today. Highlights of the hike: - Animal enclosure on Kalkofenweg - Diana Castle - Silzwiesen near Darmstadt-Arheiligen nature reserve

Varied MTB tour in the Geo-Natupark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hesse. This exciting tour in the forest near Darmstadt surprises above all with its many springs. The route passes 13 of them. However, a good physical condition for this route is necessary, as there are a few inclines. The route ends on the Ludwigshöhe with a fantastic view over Darmstadt to Frankfurt and the Taunus. Highlights of the hike: - thirteen fountains - Ludwigshöhe - Views over Darmstadt and the Taunus

Family-friendly circular hiking trail in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Kahle Berg trail (circular trail 1) starts at the Steinbrücker Teich leisure centre. From here, you walk along the Bernhardbrünnchen trail to the Scheftheim meadows, which were used for hunting by the landed gentry in the 16th and 17th centuries. A very relaxed circular route that is also great fun for children. Highlights of the hike: - Steinbrücker Teich leisure centre - Scheftheimer Wiesen nature...

Relaxed hike in the Hegbachaue in Hesse. A beautiful circular route that can be walked all year round. It goes through the forest the whole time, so it is nice to cool off here by the water and under the canopy of trees, especially on hot summer days. The start is at the car park on Frankfurter Landstraße. Highlights: - Quiet forest paths

Popular circular hiking trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park. Where the aristocrats once hunted, today protected landscapes invite you to hike. After leaving the Scheftheim meadows near Darmstadt behind, this circular route also leads to the Steinbruecker pond, a popular destination near the Kranichstein hunting lodge. Highlights of the hike: - Leisure center Steinbruecker Teich - Scheftheimer Wiesen near Darmstadt nature reserve - Bernhardsbrunnen (rest area) - Green pond -...