Best long 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...

This route is stage 1 of the Burgensteig Bergstraße, a long-distance trail along the edge of the Odenwald. This specific section starts in Darmstadt-Eberstadt and ends in Seeheim-Jugenheim. The path leads through historic vineyards and mixed forests to Frankenstein Castle and the Tannenberg ruins, both offering panoramic views across the Rhine plain. Overnight stays are available at hotels and guesthouses in Eberstadt or Seeheim-Jugenheim; wild camping is prohibited in the nature park....

Panoramic hike in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful hike leads from Darmstadt to Eberstadt over several hills from which marvellous views can be enjoyed. Forest, fields and town alternate along the way. There is a refreshment stop at the start and finish of the hike. Highlights of the hike: - St Martin's Chapel on the Herrgottsberg - Ludwigshöhe with viewing tower - Goethe pond - Wilbrandshöhe - Vltava - Prinzenberg

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

Popular running event in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This is the course of the Darmstadt Half Marathon. All the latest information about the event can be found on the organisers' website. Highlights of the route: - Steinbrücker Teich leisure centre - Scheftheim meadows near Darmstadt - Rosenhöhe Park - Bürgerpark North

Varied long-distance hike between Odenwald and Vosges, Germany/France. This beautiful long-distance hiking trail starts in Darmstadt and leads via Heidelberg and Karlsruhe to Alsace via Wissembourg, Saverne, Donon, Grand Ballon, to Masevaux in the Southern Vosges. In France, the long-distance trail is marked "GR 5" and "GR 53". There is a lot of variety in beautiful nature. Highlights: - Heidelberg - Karlsruhe - Alsace - Wissembourg - Southern Vosges

Permanent RTF of the VCD Darmstadt starting point CITYBIKE "Rund um Darmstadt" - BDR Nr.323 - 71km - 333hm. Further details can be found directly at the organiser: http://www.rsg-citybike.de/

Permanent RTF of the VCD Darmstadt starting point Rauschhardt "Durchs hessische Ried I" - BDR Nr.324 - 75km - 160hm. Further details can be found directly at the organiser: http://www.rsg-citybike.de/